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Miyagi Verbal Recall

VERBAL RECALL WITH MIYAGI What do we do at the Ranch when class isn’t in session? Train! In the video above, Ken Ramirez works with Miyagi on verbal recall. It’s a beautiful thing.JOIN US AT THE RANCH Explore how the principles of dog training apply across all species. Check Out Our ScheduleKen Ramirez is the Executive Vice President and Chief …

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Introducing Marlin & Tulip

TULIP & MARLIN TOGETHER This 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 …

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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 …

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Mini Donkey Grooming

MINI DONKEY GROOMING JOIN US AT THE RANCH Learn 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 …