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Setting Up Successful Playgroups for Shelter Animal Enrichment

EPISODE 20: August 13, 2020

In this episode, Ken Ramirez and Mara Velez talked about the value of playgroups as part of a larger enrichment program for shelter animals. Mara showed the steps she takes before and during dog-dog introductions and Ken did a live demonstration where he introduced the shy alpacas to his dog, Mr. Miyagi.

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Demonstrate ways you keep your animal safe while meeting new animals or being introduced to new situations.

In this episode, both Mara and Ken shared training sessions where they introduced animals to new animals. One of the things they emphasized and illustrated was the thoughtful and planned approach to protecting their animals from harm.

Training techniques we use are important, but much of the success depends on keeping animals safe -- that's the focus of this week's challenge!

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