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Join me as we explore the best training strategies for creating fast learning, effective communication, and enthusiastic, willing animals.

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~Mary Hunter

Mind your manners

By Mary Hunter on June 9, 2013 in Dog Training

Recently, at the end of May, the American Veterinary Medical Association sponsored the 2013 Dog Bite Prevention Week. The sad thing about dog bites is that most bites could have been prevented. However, this is a good thing as well, because it means that by educating people about dog behavior and about how to safely interact […]

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Using research to help shelter dogs

By Mary Hunter on May 26, 2013 in Conferences and Clinics, Dog Training, Research Studies

I'm in Minneapolis for a few days, at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. I am having a great time so far and have gotten a chance to catch up with lots of friends, as well as had time to meet plenty of new ones. My advisor, Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, […]

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Conference this weekend (plus some pretty cool rats!)

By Mary Hunter on May 22, 2013 in Conferences and Clinics, Rat (and Mouse) Training

I’m heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the 39th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International. This will be my 3rd time to attend and I am really excited. It’s a four day conference, full of lots of fascinating lectures and presentations about both human and animal behavior. I’ll be pretty busy while […]

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Chloe the rat chewing through some boxes to get to her dinner

Rattie enrichment: Dinnertime puzzles

By Mary Hunter on May 13, 2013 in Enrichment Ideas, Rat (and Mouse) Training

I often make my ratties “work” for their dinner. I’ll take their dinner, divide it into several portions and then make it into some sort of puzzle. For example, I often hide their rat blocks and dry food in boxes, toilet tissue rolls, or egg cartons. Then, they have to chew through the paper and […]

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Upcoming seminar with Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz

By Mary Hunter on May 9, 2013 in Conferences and Clinics

My advisor, Dr. Rosales-Ruiz will be giving a 2-day seminar in Missouri this summer. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the science of clicker training and animal training. Registration for the seminar opened recently and, as I understand, it is filling up fast. Here’s some information about the seminar that was posted […]

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How many rats can you fit in a Kleenex box?

By Mary Hunter on April 29, 2013 in Rat (and Mouse) Training

How many rats can you fit in a Kleenex box? Apparently, three rats! Here’s just a fun picture from yesterday. I went to check on the girls and all three of them were curled up in a Kleenex box together. They do all three fit, although I will say that they look a bit squished. […]

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