Figi Island Iguana at the San Diego Zoo in calm position. San Diego
Zoo is doing training with many different Reptiles.
Can Lizards be
trained?
Yes, They can be trained. Iguanas, Bearded Dragons, Monitors, Tegus,
Anoles and many other types have already been trained to be less
aggressive, targeting, respond to names, potty training, etc.
Training lizards can be fun, rewarding and healthy for your lizard.
The basic principle is reinforcing your lizard when a desire behavior
occurs. Example; if you want your lizard to be less aggressive
then wait for him to be in a relaxed position and reinforce it. The
reinforcement can be food. Timing is really important.
If you give the reinforcement when it is moving you could continue
reinforcing the wrong behavior. For more specific problem solving
contact us.
