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|Articles|July 21, 2010
Specialist in the Spotlight: Training technique controversies
Behaviorist Gary Landsberg tells you how to identify trainers that use positive practices, not punishment, to teach desirable behaviors in pets.
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Featured specialist: Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECVB-CA, North Toronto Animal Clinic, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Host: Philip (Pete) VanVranken, DVM, Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic, Battle Creek, Mich.
Dr. Landsberg helps you identify trainers that use positive practices, not punishment, to teach desirable behaviors in pets.
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