I have no idea how this is possible, but a group in the UK is claiming success!
Two black Labradors have become the world's first dogs to be trained to search for counterfeit DVDs, a trade organisation have said.The dogs, Lucky and Flo, have been trained to detect discs to help combat DVD piracy, the Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) said.
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Dogs trained to sniff out fake DVDs?
By Bill Peña on 05/08/2006
Announcing ClickFlicks! Download a video training lesson
By Aaron Clayton on 05/01/2006Karen Pryor Clickertraining proudly announces the launch of ClickFlicks Learning Center.
TAGteach: Tool helps students, tasks click
By Miranda Hersey Helin on 03/29/2006"All kinds of teachers take a tip from dogs that learn new tricks." TAGteach in the news, from the Portland Tribune:
Help for Animal Shelters, One Click at a Time
By Bill Peña on 03/06/2006Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 4, 2006 -- Karen Pryor Clickertraining (KPCT), organizer of ClickerExpo, the highly acclaimed educational conference specifically for animal professionals and pet owners, and 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com, North America's largest nonprofit online pet adoption service, have teamed up to help more pet owners and shelter professionals learn new skills for successful pet adoptions. How? KPCT and 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com are going to pay partner shelters $25 for each individual that attends ClickerExpo in Newport, RI March 31-April 2, 2006!
Pet tricks are like Sudoku for dogs
By Bill Peña on 02/27/2006This article makes a great point that I don't see enough in the press — teaching your pet some tricks is a form of enrichment! It keeps their brains active, reduces behavior problems, and strengthens the relationships between pets and their owners. So play with your pet and teach them something, not just for your benefit, but for theirs.
