Jabu had a little growth on his rump. The vets wanted to check it out. The trainers did not want to put him under anaesthetic without good reason. So he was trained to accept a local anaesthetic and the growth was cut off while he worked perfectly for his trainer Ursula. The whole procedure was over in a matter of minutes. Safe and rewarded with lots of fish. The power of positive reinforcement. So cool!
I always found the concept of surrender a cop out. Something one would do if one was too weak to take on a situation. So, when I found myself in a situation where I am unable to follow my passion in the most effective manner, I experienced great discomfort. Speaking up was immediately taken as judgement. Even though it was never intended as that. The presumed judgement resulted in defence. And the drama began, and unfolded. Chasms and vindication ruled. Frustration and finger pointing. What has this to do with animals? For those of us that work with animals, they are like kids. They sense how we feel. Our moods affect them. So, when this type of angst environment is created, the disturbance affects the creatures that we love. The lesson – stop the angst. It is not worth upsetting the animals. Nothing is. So, surrender. Not sure where this will go. But I am here righ...
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