My special guest this episode is master falconer Al Kordowski. ​Imagine spending your entire day doing what you love....flying birds! ​Not many trainers are accustomed to having free-flighted birds hang and partner with you for eight hours out in the field. Al shares how these relationships are developed ​by building thoughtful reinforcement histories that allows him to work cooperatively with a group of birds to achieve a common goal. This leads to reinforcement for all parties involved as well as strong connections and excellent inter species communication. You will be captured by Al's enthusiasm and blown away by his stories of what is possible. This is part one of this very eye opening journey into ​that kind of exciting training that draws upon years of experience, book knowledge, practical application skills, and challenges a trainer to keep growing and learning. ​ I also answer your questions about training name tags, sloths and how to get an animal started that seems difficult to engage.