LIVE WILD- “Paws, Claws, Fins & Clicks: Training That’s Un-FUR-gettable!” Angela Tague, Tama County Conservation

Ready to make learning fun—for you and your animals? Come explore the world of clicker training, where tiny clicks lead to big results! You’ll see how positive reinforcement can build trust, teach new behaviors, and create a stronger bond with animals, all while having a hands-on, interactive experience you won’t forget. Click, Treat, Repeat!

(This session is for human attendees only)

Angela Tague is the current Naturalist for Tama County Conservation, where she creates engaging, hands-on experiences that connect people to nature. She brings a diverse background as a former middle school science teacher, search and rescue K9 handler, service dog trainer, and training coach for local zookeepers. Angela loves making science and conservation approachable and inspiring, helping people of all ages cultivate curiosity, build skills, and foster lifelong connections to the natural world.

Angela’s animal training experience began when she was a teenager with her sister’s out-of-control husky and has since spanned many species, including dogs, horses, cattle, a skunk, rabbits, ducks, rats, turtles, and even some fish—proving that everyone can learn to train their pets!