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I Train Dogs and Chickens

October 3rd, 2006 · 2 Comments

Imagine your response if you saw this ad.  But in reality, some dog trainers do use poultry to be able to hone their dog training techniques - using operant conditioning principles (a clicker and chicken feed).  Very interesting.
Dog trainers - have you heard this, or do you think I’m just clucking around? 
Wikipedia article

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Tags: Ask Jo Training and Tips · Dog Training

How Microchipping Your Dog Works

October 3rd, 2006 · No Comments

I’ve used this website in the past for more technical matters (why doesn’t my camera work right, how to setup a wireless network) but I found this article to be especially interesting.  It goes into how microchipping works, and how location tracking works if your dog is lost.
How Stuff Works article
 Also - How Underground Fences Work

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Tags: Fun Dog Stuff · General