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All are in sit/stay, using positive reinforcement.88

Reinforcement Training

by Whitney05

A reinforcer is anything that when paired with a behavior tends to increase the chances that the behavior will occur again. There are two main types of reinforcers: positive and negative. A positive reinforcer... published 8 months ago

3 comments    dog pet training

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Rats Vs. Mice as Pets

by Whitney05

When debating between a mouse or a rat there are several things that you should consider before making a purchase. CAGE: Naturally, rats get larger than mice and require a larger cage. Larger cages are more... published 9 months ago

18 comments    pets animal mice

This little girl had severe Upper Respiratory Infection due to unsanitary conditions at the petstore. After seeing the vet, she died later the same day.85

Signs of Illness In Your Rat

by Whitney05

Pet rats are cute, furry, smart, and social. No one wants anything to be wrong with their pet, not even a pet rat. Here are some signs of illness in rats. SKIN PROBLEMS: Hair loss, Scratching, Rubbing,... published 9 months ago

35 comments    pets pet health animal

Helen Keller and her pit bull- Sir Thomas84

Famous American Pit Bull Terriers

by Whitney05

Pit bulls were once a sign of dignity and strength to the United States and for the people therein. The never-quit attitude that they held was a statement towards the United States. They were once posted in... published 8 months ago

12 comments    dog pet animal

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Breeding Leopard Geckos

by Whitney05

Breeding leopard geckos is relatively easy once you have the male and female geckos. If you decide to breed leopard geckos, do not house the male and female together; this can cause stress on the female.... published 8 months ago

34 comments    pet animal reptile

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Leopard Geckos Care Sheet

by Whitney05

Leopard geckos are naturally found in Iran, Afghanistan, Western India and Pakistan. India sent leopard geckos to the United States from 1960- 1973 for legal protection. Pakistan began exporting their leopard... published 9 months ago

27 comments    pets animal reptile

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Crested Gecko Care

by Whitney05

Crested Geckos are native to New Caledonia, located approximately 900 miles east of Australia. They are indigenous to the island, Grand Terre, and the Isle of Pines to the south. Because crested geckos... published 7 months ago

46 comments    pet animal reptile

Petstore Leopard gecko (Banon) when I got her82

Before You Buy Retail Reptiles...

by Whitney05

Reptiles have found their way in many homes in America these days. People own reptiles varying from ball pythons to Burmese pythons. leopard geckos to giant day geckos, and bearded dragons to iguanas. Reptiles... published 9 months ago

7 comments    pets animal retail

Agility training is a great way to spend time with your dog, exercise him, and build your bond.81

Dog Training Tools

by Whitney05

A great way to strengthen your bond with you dog or new puppy, is through training. Basic obedience, advanced training, tricks, and agility, are all different kinds of training that you and your dog can do... published 8 months ago

0 comments    dog pet training

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Training Dog Agility

by Whitney05

The easiest way to teach agility is to use a target: hand or lid. The goal of target training is to teach the dog to find the lid and touch it whenever he is told to do so. To use a target, choose a plastic... published 7 months ago

3 comments    how to dog pet

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