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Easiest dog training ever done
The hard part is getting them to stop running in the forest.
Years later, with the entire planet covered in woodland overgrowth, humanity's last gasp was accompanied by the withering cries of "Fenton! FENTOOOOOOON!"
For today's lucky 10,000 here's the video you referenced: Jesus Christ in Richmond Park
https://youtu.be/EDYaMA8vZLg
You are a gentleperson and a scholar, sir or madam. I wasn't sure if anyone was going to get the reference. It's an older meme, but it checks out.
"Jesus Christ!"
Oh Jesus. Thanks for that.
looks like everyone came to comment on this. I was just going to do trained??? My dog would so love this job.
Well great, because 3 dogs are not enough. 1. Where do we get these packs / designs? 2. Where do we get seeds? My town has a 'seed library'. Maybe your's does, too?
Just be aware that habitat conservation/restoration is rarely as simple as spreading some seeds. Sometimes removing some invasive plants that are out competing the natives is enough, other times is as complex as reintroducing predators. I would recommend finding a volunteer program to work with so you can ensure you're helping where it's needed most.
If you're in the united states, I recommend checking out your state's Master Naturalist program. In my state, it involved a short classroom training course with several "field trips" to help with the training process. The group helps coordinate volunteer opportunities in the community. The program is an offshoot of the Master Gardener program which I think focuses more on maintaining residential landscapes.
No matter what you decide to do, it's great to want to help.
This is really cool. I've heard of Master Gardeners (for example, through your local Cooperative Extension) but had never heard of Master Naturalists. Thanks for sharing this.
Username checks out!
Unamused.
Three Dog, giving the dogs a pep talk:
Dogs: barking excitedly while running in place with almost dangerously waggy tails in anticipation
*that's where they did it
I think our actual library is just in process of starting one.
It's a different story once you do it professionally as a 9 to 5 job (maybe it's not)
“Mornin’ Sam.”
“Mornin’ Ralph.”
"What's for dinner?"
SQUIRREL!
Hey Bandit, I need your KPIs re: frolicking in the forest by end of day
"Heel! We need to refill your backpack!"
Yeah, all the dogs I’ve had would require no incentive what-so-ever.