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Clicker Rules: Guest Writer Jane Young

Curious how to use a clicker to train your pet? You might want to check out our previous article about the clicker, What exactly is the clicker, anyway? The article you’re currently reading is the next step: rules to follow that will help you succeed with the clicker. At the most basic level, clicker training is very simple. When you see your pet doing something you like, click! And when you click, always give a treat. (Even if you clicked for something you didn’t mean to…

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July 10, 2018
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What exactly is the clicker, anyway? Guest Writer: Jane Young

Did you just bring home a new dog from the SPCA for your two week foster-to-adopt period? Looking for some resources to help your (hopeful!) new family member settle in successfully? This article is the first in our ongoing series to help you through this process. We know adopting a new dog can be overwhelming at first, and we hope that providing you with these online resources will help you find answers to your questions easily from home. Please keep in mind that if you…

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July 3, 2018
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Welcome to 4-Paw Post!

4-Paw Post is the SPCA of Hancock County’s brand-new blog! We expect to post new articles on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. What will we write about? Things you want to read! Our articles will be geared toward the community surrounding our shelter facility, located in Trenton, ME. We’ll be sharing information on topics ranging from “What do I do when I see a cat outside?” to “What fun things can I do with my dog this summer?” Not only that, you’ll see happy adoption stories,…

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May 1, 2018