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All species benefit from enrichment - something in their daily life that changes up the routine and adds an element of fun! Since rabbits need hay every day, providing it in an enriching way can keep your bunny active and engaged in his environment. Learn how to up-cycle cardboard into bunny fun in this video!

When raising a baby animal, monitoring growth is an important part of care and handling. Watch as BoxAnthony (the three-toed box turtle) experiences his first weight in. How many grams do you think he will weigh? *Funny note: At the time of filming BoxAnthony was BoxAnne! It wasn't until a month or so later that his secondary sex characteristics began to show. Just how do you tell on a turtle anyway? Find out in a future video!

In this video The Bun explores the yard for the first time at our new house. Witness a bold adventurer in the making! Bun knows no bounds. *Supervise your tiny guys at all times during outdoor play. City and country alike, aerial predators are watching!

In order to work for you, your dog has to be motivated. The most effective motivator is often, you guessed it, FOOD! But not all dogs will work for all treats. In this video, learn how to find the right reinforcer for your dog and how to use it.

Using selective reinforcement will help your dog reach her highest potential with a new behavior. In this video, watch Margo demonstrate the benefits of selective reinforcement as she learns to speak loudly and clearly.

When is the right time to punish your dog? Most likely, NEVER! Find out why punishment could detract from your training goals in this video.

The "bridge" indicates to your dog the exact moment he did the right thing. Using a bridge fills empty space between completed behavior and disbursement of reward. Your dog will quickly learn to associate the sound (or sight or touch) of the bridge with the treat he has earned for participating. Learn how to establish and use a bridge in this video!

"Target" is the most fundamental behavior you can teach your dog. It is the building block that many other behaviors rely on. Even new trainers will find that "target" is relatively simple to teach. Learn how in this video!