To teach King Kong advanced communication skills, I would begin by establishing a bond of trust with him, ensuring that he is comfortable in my presence. Next, I would assess his current cognitive and communication abilities to better understand the level at which our training will begin. I would use a combination of positive reinforcement and consistency in my teaching methods, pairing hand gestures, vocalizations, or touch signals with specific actions or requests. Building upon his existing communication abilities, I will gradually introduce new, more complex concepts, allowing him time to process and master each level before moving on to the next. As our training progresses, I would focus on teaching King Kong a functional communication system that could facilitate effective interaction with humans, helping him express his needs, emotions, and desires.
As a skilled animal behaviorist, you have been asked to teach King Kong advanced communication skills. How would you go about training him?