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On this site I share stories of my animal training adventures, information about the science of animal training and behavior, and tips and advice to help you improve your training.

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~Mary Hunter

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Chewie’s Diary Week 29: Hoof wear patterns

By on August 28, 2025 in Chewie’s Diary

This summer, I’ve been trimming Chewie’s feet approximately every two weeks.  Frequent trimming makes the task quicker and easier for both of us. It also lets me watch how her hooves are growing. About a month ago, Chewie sustained a mild injury in the pasture. We aren’t sure what happened. Luckily, it was not anything […]

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Chewie’s Diary Week 27: Six months!

Chewie’s Diary Week 27: Six months!

By on August 14, 2025 in Chewie’s Diary

Where has the time gone? I can’t believe Chewie and I have now had six months together. I spent a bit of time this week reflecting on what we’ve accomplished during the last six months, as well as looking forward and thinking about some of our goals for the future. Since February, I’ve been blogging […]

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