--- title: Webinar-Effective Use of Non-Food Reinforcers with Ken Ramirez description: "Register now for a FREE Webinar with Ken Ramirez: Effective Use of Non-Food Reinforcers." --- [![Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training\_Logo-rv](https://learn.clickertraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv.png?width=200&height=100&name=Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv.png "Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv")](https://clickerexpo.clickertraining.com/) # Join Us for a Free Webinar # **Effective Use of Non-Food Reinforcers** Competition ring? Medical procedure? Empty treat pouch? Whatever the reason, when food isn't an option, your training shouldn't have to stop. Using non-food reinforcers effectively is a critical skill that all trainers will likely use or need at some point in their careers. However, while it’s extremely useful, it requires both an understanding of non-food reinforcers' role in training and a well-thought-out training approach. Join renowned trainer Ken Ramirez as he delves into how to create new reinforcers, strengthen toy, play, and tactile rewards, and apply reinforcement strategies for lasting success with dogs, horses, and more! #### **Sign up to join us live on Wednesday, October 21, at 12:00 pm (PT), or get access to the recording.** ##### This free webinar gives you a look at the practical tips and creative methods that make [ClickerExpo](https://clickerexpo.clickertraining.com/) a must-attend event for trainers at any level. ![Website 1 Meet Your Presenter (2)](https://learn.clickertraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%201%20Meet%20Your%20Presenter%20(2).png?width=1450&height=450&name=Website%201%20Meet%20Your%20Presenter%20(2).png "Website 1 Meet Your Presenter (2)") Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice-President (EVP) and Chief Training Officer of [Karen Pryor Clicker Training](http://www.clickertraining.com/) (KPCT). There he helps to oversee the vision, development, and implementation of training education programs for the organization. A 50+-year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and animal behaviorist who has overseen or consulted on training projects for many zoological organizations throughout the world. He began his training career working with guide dogs for the visually impaired and continues to work with organizations training dogs for service work, search-and-rescue, bomb detection, and narcotic detection. Ken has also maintained a close affiliation with pet training throughout his career. Prior to his work with KPCT, Ken served as EVP of Animal Care and Animal Training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium for more than 25 years. There he developed and supervised animal care and animal health programs, staff training and development, and public presentation programs for more than 32,000 animals. Ken has written for numerous scientific publications and authored countless popular articles. He is the author of the bestselling *[Animal Training: Successful Animal Management through Positive Reinforcement](http://shop.clickertraining.com/products/animal-training-successful-animal-management-through-positive-reinforcement)* as well as his newest book, [*The Eye of the Trainer: Animal Training, Transformation, and Trust.*](https://shop.clickertraining.com/products/the-eye-of-the-trainer-animal-training-transformation-and-trust) Ken taught a graduate course on animal training at Western Illinois University for 20 years and has been active in several professional organizations, including as a past president of the International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA). He is actively involved in the creation of a certification process for animal trainers in zoological settings. Currently, Ken develops courses and programming across Karen Pryor Clicker Training, including at [The Ranch](https://theranch.clickertraining.com/), our National Training Center in Washington, [Karen Pryor Academy](https://karenpryoracademy.com/), and [ClickerExpo conferences](https://clickerexpo.clickertraining.com/). Learn more about Ken on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ken_ramirez_kpct/). # Will you be joining us for ClickerExpo 2027? [GET THE DETAILS](https://clickerexpo.clickertraining.com/) [![Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training\_Logo-rv](https://learn.clickertraining.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv.png?width=180&height=90&name=Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv.png "Karen-Pryor-Clicker-Training_Logo-rv")](https://clickertraining.com/) © 2026. All rights reserved.