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Masked Marauders are Not The Best Pets

September 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

It never occurred to me that any normal citizen would see a raccoon (otherwise known as a “masked marauder“) in their yard and think “I bet he’d make a nice addition to the household.” Would anyone truly attempt to hold a raccoon captive as a personal pet?
Yes. And this is ridiculous! But […]

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Why Clicker Training Is Awesome

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

A guest post by Best In Flock
What Is Clicker Training?
Clicker training is an animal training method based on positive reinforcement of voluntary behaviors and B.F. Skinner’s principles of operant conditioning. Practitioners of clicker training typically focus on positive reinforcement and eschew punishment.
This type of training usually uses a device that makes a clicking sound (hence […]

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