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On this site I share stories of my animal training adventures, information about the science of animal training and behavior, and tips and advice to help you improve your training.

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~Mary Hunter

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Chewie’s Diary Week 36: Introductions

By on October 16, 2025 in Chewie’s Diary

I have been introducing Chewie to her new friend, Liberty the donkey. This has been a gradual shaping process over the past couple of weeks. I wanted to go slowly, to make the experience positive for both Chewie and Liberty and to make sure we didn’t have any injuries or negative experiences. At the previous […]

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Chewie’s Diary Week 34: Moving day

By on October 2, 2025 in Chewie’s Diary

Chewie has had an exciting week. This past weekend, we moved to a new barn! There were many things that I liked about our old boarding barn. However, there were a handful of things that meant it wasn’t the best fit for Chewie and me. First day at the new barn The new “barn” isn’t […]

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