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How to Apply Positive-Reinforcement-Based Training for Self-Loading and Self-Unloading in Dromedary Camels.
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- The Challenges of the Camel Welfare in Western Countries.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Positive Reinforcement (R+) Horse Training in Practice: Evaluation of Online Trailer-Training Demonstrations.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Development of a welfare assessment protocol for dromedary camels during road transport.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
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This study aimed to describe how to train dromedary camels to self-load and unload using positive-reinforcement-based training and to examine its effects on behavior and welfare. Twelve camels, six unbroken male camels (group A) and six broken mixed-gender camels (group B), underwent nine days of positive reinforcement training, after an initial day of behavioral tests. The training session included six phases: loading the clicker, approaching the truck, ramp, truck, unloading, and returning to the station. Eye temperature was measured before and after training using infrared thermography, and training was recorded for further behavioral analysis. Overall, eight camels (66.7%) loaded and unloaded successfully at least once. The average total and daily training duration were 72 and 8.5 min per camel, respectively, with the fastest camel able to load taking only 30 min of total training over five days. Loading the clicker phase decreased by 41% per additional training day (
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