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This classic tool, invented by behaviorist Karen Pryor, makes a distinct "snap-click" sound that tells a dog the exact second they performed the correct behavior.
What is a clicker?
Now part of Nestlé, this pet food giant is headquartered at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis and operates a campus with three dog parks.
What is Purina?
Operating on a higher plane of sensitivity, these professional dogs are trained to detect changes in blood sugar or impending seizures and alert their owners.
What are medical alert dogs?
She owns Sophie
who is Addison?
The American Kennel Club identifies this breed, with a "sour mug face," as a symbol of courage and tenacity.
What is a Bulldog?
This training method slowly removes the use of food rewards so the dog performs the behavior on voice or hand cues alone.
What is fading?
Founded by two brothers in 1963, this company's name combines the first letters of their beloved pets: Duke and Shorty.
What is Pedigree?
These highly trained canines—often Belgian Malinois or German Shepherds—partner with law enforcement to track suspects, search buildings, and apprehend fleeing individuals.
she owns Giovanni Spaghetti Mozzarella (I'm not going to use the last name) the 1st (yes I had to use the full name) and Tilly
Who is Paige?
Clue: This ancient, ancient hunting breed from Central Africa is famous for being "barkless," though it does express itself with a unique yodeling sound.
What is a Basenji?
Instead of waiting for a dog to make a mistake, trainers use this 5-letter term to place a treat right in front of their nose to guide them into a sitting or lying position.
What is a lure?
This famous blue-bag dog food brand was named after a Siberian Husky who saved his musher during a 1925 diphtheria outbreak.
What is Blue Buffalo?
Utilizing their superhuman sense of smell, these airport-based professionals are trained to locate illegal substances or explosives before travelers board flights.
What are detection dogs?
She owns Samson and one other (I can't remember the name)
Who is Andrea (Mme. Jaramillo)
Developed in 19th-century Germany by a tax collector named Louis, this compact breed with a high-domed head was bred strictly for protection
What is a Doberman Pinscher?
The 5 D's of dog training stand for distance, duration, distraction, direction, and this final 'D' where a trainer gradually stops using physical hand signals.
What is disappearing?
The name of this common culinary plant (that rhymes with "well") is also a plant often kept for grazing dogs to eat and a spice used to mask bad pet breath.
What is fennel?
These specialized animals—often Labrador Retrievers or German Shepherds—work as the "eyes" for individuals with visual impairments.
What are guide dogs?
She owns Bright and two cats
Who is Eudora?
Trained by Navy SEALs to skydive and wear tactical body armor, this hyper-athletic breed shares its name with a city in Belgium.
What is a Belgian Malinois?
Developed by B.F. Skinner, this type of reinforcement is highly effective in dog training because you add a desirable stimulus, such as a treat, to increase the likelihood a behavior will happen again.
What is positive reinforcement?
This type of plant-based material, often derived from oats or beet pulp, is deliberately added to premium dog food because it improves gastrointestinal health and keeps a dog regular.
What is fiber?
While not a medical or law enforcement profession, these dogs and their handlers visit hospitals, schools, and nursing homes to provide comfort and emotional support.
What are therapy dogs?
She owns Charlie and Milo
Who is Pauline?
This incredibly rare, agile, and sturdy breed is the official state dog of Texas.
What is a Blue Lacy?