January 27, 2009
At Shedd, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference. Maybe it’s the belugas that touch you, or the dolphins, sea otters, sea turtle, beautiful fishes, or fragile corals. For Donna Vickroy, a reporter for the Southtown Star, it was one of the familiar furry, four-legged stars of our new pet show. Read her great story about Wylie.
Posted by Karen Furnweger, web editor
December 16, 2008
Dogs at Shedd Aquarium? Ken Ramirez, Shedd's VP of animal collections and training, talks about "Pet Training the Shedd Way."
Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor
October 28, 2008
Are dogs as smart as dolphins? Decide for yourself at Shedd Aquarium's new show, Pet Training the Shedd Way.
Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor
October 23, 2008
Thanks to those of you who have visited our show, Pet Training the Shedd Way! Below is information about positive-reinforcement training and additional resources. And don’t forget to check back here for regular pet-training tips.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN TRAINING
1. Positive – Use positive reinforcement. It is the most humane way to train, and it helps develop an even stronger relationship with your pet.
2. Consistent – Whatever rules you choose to use, make sure everyone in the house that interacts with your pet follows the same rules. Consistency will keep your pet from getting confused and will set him or her up for success.
3. Fun – Make every interaction with your pet fun! Training should be a game that you and your pet look forward to.
September 04, 2008
Starting in October, regular dog-training presentations will show you how the techniques we use to train our dolphins and whales also work great with pets. Meet our new resident dogs:
Barney
An interesting mix of border collie and basset hound, this 3-year-old male is long but not too low to the ground. Barney was surrendered by his owner and came from the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Harley
The 2-year-old male black Lab was adopted from the Wright Way Rescue Organization, which rescues dogs in southern Illinois and brings them to adoption events in Chicago. Harley was given up by his owner. At 98 pounds, he’s the largest of the six dogs.
Nico
Another big boy, weighing about 70 pounds, the year-old American bulldog mix was found tied up in an abandoned building. He was adopted from Chicago Animal Care and Control.
