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Introducing Marlin & Tulip

TULIP & MARLIN TOGETHERThis is the first time Marlin and Tulip have shared the same space. Since Marlin’s arrival one month ago, he and Tulip have been trained daily on opposite sides of a fence. The initial distrust & aggression has been replaced with comfort & curiosity. Today they met and played. Here Tulip discovers the joys of running!ENJOY!KENJOIN US …

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Meet Our Newest Resident Animal at the Ranch

MEET MARLIN!The video above is of Marlin’s first time in the pasture. He is so happy!Our newest Ranch resident is Marlin, a 9-year-old black Lab. I first met Marlin in December of 2013 when I was visiting rescue organizations and shelters looking for a new dog to add to the dog program at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. People are …

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Mini Donkey Grooming

MINI DONKEY GROOMINGJOIN US AT THE RANCHLearn more or Register today!View the complete schedule

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Intro to Cowbell: Teaching Goats a Reliable Recall at The Ranch

INTRO TO COWBELLTEACHING GOATS A RELIABLE RECALL AT THE RANCH One of our first goals with the ranch animals is to teach them all a reliable recall. This will be particularly important for calling the animals back from the large pastures or to bring the goats into their night stall each evening. Our first step was to find which reinforcers …