a beautiful sign and it is true too! | Dog Relations New York City

11 years ago

In the video below you can see a rhino who has been taught to open her mouth in order to get her teeth brushed!

She loves it now. It is so amazing to watch!

And here is a walrus exercising with a trainer!
To me this is amazing and makes my heart jump for joy!

Elisabeth Weiss is a highly certified, experienced dog trainer in Manhattan, NYC. To learn more about dog training services, contact us by phone at (917) 783-1473 or our contact form.

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