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The Research that Led to the Treat & Train® (a.k.a. Manners Minder)
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What started as a simple request lead to an extensive study and a versatile product: here is how the Treat&Train® (a.k.a. Manners Minder®) was developed.
Scrub Jay vs. Dog: Who is Smarter?
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Who is smarter? A scrub jay or a dog? The answer may surprise you. Read here about research done with scrub jays that proves just how intelligent they really are.
Attention Men: Even Among Salmon, Polite, Gentle Males Get More Sex
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What message can salmon give us about the importance of being nice? One study shows, that being big and strong and bossing others around isn’t always the best strategy. In some species, the nice guy comes out first.
Cat Meows Vary By Situation. Can You Identify Different Meows?
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Cat meows vary in pitch and duration, depending on the situation. Find out what researchers discovered about how well people can identify different cat meows.
People Seem Slow to Learn New Tricks
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A study shows that people are slow to learn new tricks when it comes to interacting with their dogs. Find out one real life scenario where repeating cues unsuccessfully can prove to be problematic.
What’s the Benefit to the Dog? What to Consider Before Getting a Dog
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Before getting a dog, its important to consider how the dog will benefit from the relationship and to choose the right dog for your lifestyle.
Dog Training Tip: Why Cigarettes are More Addicting than Heroin and How It Applies to Dog Training
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Here’s a dog training tip on how a high rate of reinforcement can improve your success as a trainer.
Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Smelly Scents?
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Scent rolling is common in dogs. So why do dogs like to roll in smelly scents? A study on wolves may shine some light on the subject.
Cloning Cats: Rainbow and CC Prove That Cloning Won’t Resurrect Your Pet
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Cloning cats may seem like the perfect solution to bring back your beloved pet. However, Rainbow and her genetically-identical daughter, CC, prove that cloning won’t produce the mirror image you were hoping for.