Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Control Walking- “Let’s Walk” is the command your dog will hear to walk. During training, your dog learns casual walking manners. Getting a little ahead, lingering behind and sniffing around are allowed as long as your dog remains off to your left side and does not pull on the leash. Usage: Taking a casual walk around your neighborhood. Heel w/Auto-sit- “Fido Heel” Once given the command to heel your dog will have to maintain a position on your left side, keeping his collar next to your left leg. If you should change your direction of travel your dog will change his to stay at your side without guidance from the leash. During the training process, we teach your dog to heel past distractions. The Heel Command requires better concentration from your dog then a controlled walk and keeps your dog safe at your side. Usage:Walking in a crowd or around distractions and children. Sit/Stay- “Fido Sit” This Command, when properly taught, teaches your dog to sit on the first command. Once in the seated position, your dog will hear the command to stay. Once your dog hears the stay command, he must remain seated until you give him the release command or password. Our trainers will teach your dog to stay with few distractions. Once we are certain your dog understands the command, then we can ask him to maintain his stay for longer periods of time. Your dog’s first stay will only last 2 seconds, after the training your dog should stay for at least 3 minutes. Your dog should be able to maintain a stay even if he would rather jump on your company. Usage: In front of food dish, at doorways, veterinarian office and sitting calmly for petting. Down/Stay- “Fido Down” This command teaches your dog to lie down. Just like the stay in sit/stay, your dog will wait for your permission before getting up. You should be able to step over your dog while he is in a down position. Being told to lie down can make a dog nervous, once your dog sees that lying down pleases you, he will accept it better and have a higher degree of trust for you. Usage: Helps to build trust, assists in gaining leadership, and used to calm and relax your dog. ——————————————————————————– Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Come “Fido Come” This is the most important command your dog will learn. We teach this command using several different techniques to ensure your dog learns it very well. When given the command to come, your dog should be able to break away from distractions and come directly to you and hold a sit in front of you until given the formal release command. We like to think of your dog’s commands as a game that your dog must play. His life may depend on how well he does this command. Usage: To call your dog away from danger, also used during games and retrieving. Doorway Entry “Fido Wait And Back” This is a two part command. First, we teach your dog to do an assumed wait at all open doorway to the house and or car. Second, we teach your dog to back away from the doorway about 5 to 6 feet, allowing you to open the door and sign for a package and not worry about your dog. Usage: Control your dog when company comes over and assert pack leadership. Place – “Fido Place” The most used command we teach. This command teaches your dog to go to his bed, from anywhere in the home, on command. Once there he can lay down play with toys or just nap. This is not punishment, your dog will see it as his play pen with no walls. Place is a happy command. Your dog can learn to place for up to 1-1/2 Hours at a time. Usage: During dinner, signing for a package, and as a calming command. Hand Signals- “Visual Cue” During training our instructors will use a hand signal with each command. Your dog will learn the commands faster when a unique hand signal is taught for each command. Usage: Speeds learning of commands, extends your dog’s range to follow commands and teaches your dog to watch you more in anticipation of commands. Problem Solving- During our programs we address very specific behavioral problems, your instructors set up and initiate procedures to bring your dogs problems under control. Any or all of these problems are addressed during training… Housebreaking Play Biting Jumping On People Pulling Won’t Come Leg Hiking Door Crashing Mounting Stealing Food Going Through Trash Fence Jumping Car Sickness Digging Piddling Growling Barking Begging Chewing Biting Speration Anxiety
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Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Control Walking-
Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Control Walking-
Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Control Walking- “Let’s Walk” is the command your dog will hear to walk. During training, your dog learns casual walking manners. Getting a little ahead, lingering behind and sniffing around are allowed as long as your dog remains off to your left side and does not pull on the leash. Usage: Taking a casual walk around your neighborhood. Heel w/Auto-sit- “Fido Heel” Once given the command to heel your dog will have to maintain a position on your left side, keeping his collar next to your left leg. If you should change your direction of travel your dog will change his to stay at your side without guidance from the leash. During the training process, we teach your dog to heel past distractions. The Heel Command requires better concentration from your dog then a controlled walk and keeps your dog safe at your side. Usage:Walking in a crowd or around distractions and children. Sit/Stay- “Fido Sit” This Command, when properly taught, teaches your dog to sit on the first command. Once in the seated position, your dog will hear the command to stay. Once your dog hears the stay command, he must remain seated until you give him the release command or password. Our trainers will teach your dog to stay with few distractions. Once we are certain your dog understands the command, then we can ask him to maintain his stay for longer periods of time. Your dog’s first stay will only last 2 seconds, after the training your dog should stay for at least 3 minutes. Your dog should be able to maintain a stay even if he would rather jump on your company. Usage: In front of food dish, at doorways, veterinarian office and sitting calmly for petting. Down/Stay- “Fido Down” This command teaches your dog to lie down. Just like the stay in sit/stay, your dog will wait for your permission before getting up. You should be able to step over your dog while he is in a down position. Being told to lie down can make a dog nervous, once your dog sees that lying down pleases you, he will accept it better and have a higher degree of trust for you. Usage: Helps to build trust, assists in gaining leadership, and used to calm and relax your dog. ——————————————————————————– Family Pet & Behavior “Basic Obedience” Come “Fido Come” This is the most important command your dog will learn. We teach this command using several different techniques to ensure your dog learns it very well. When given the command to come, your dog should be able to break away from distractions and come directly to you and hold a sit in front of you until given the formal release command. We like to think of your dog’s commands as a game that your dog must play. His life may depend on how well he does this command. Usage: To call your dog away from danger, also used during games and retrieving. Doorway Entry “Fido Wait And Back” This is a two part command. First, we teach your dog to do an assumed wait at all open doorway to the house and or car. Second, we teach your dog to back away from the doorway about 5 to 6 feet, allowing you to open the door and sign for a package and not worry about your dog. Usage: Control your dog when company comes over and assert pack leadership. Place – “Fido Place” The most used command we teach. This command teaches your dog to go to his bed, from anywhere in the home, on command. Once there he can lay down play with toys or just nap. This is not punishment, your dog will see it as his play pen with no walls. Place is a happy command. Your dog can learn to place for up to 1-1/2 Hours at a time. Usage: During dinner, signing for a package, and as a calming command. Hand Signals- “Visual Cue” During training our instructors will use a hand signal with each command. Your dog will learn the commands faster when a unique hand signal is taught for each command. Usage: Speeds learning of commands, extends your dog’s range to follow commands and teaches your dog to watch you more in anticipation of commands. Problem Solving- During our programs we address very specific behavioral problems, your instructors set up and initiate procedures to bring your dogs problems under control. Any or all of these problems are addressed during training… Housebreaking Play Biting Jumping On People Pulling Won’t Come Leg Hiking Door Crashing Mounting Stealing Food Going Through Trash Fence Jumping Car Sickness Digging Piddling Growling Barking Begging Chewing Biting Speration Anxiety
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Is Your Dog a Canine Good Citizen? The
Is Your Dog a Canine Good Citizen? The American Kennel Club offers a Canine Good Citizen program designed to measure your dog’s social manners out and about. The testing evaluates several things your dog has been trained for, such as walking on a loose leash, meet and greets with dogs and people, basic commands, distraction work, separation and grooming. Upon passing the test, the American Kennel Club issues a certification formally acknowledging him as a Canine Good Citizen. The test is required by most therapy dog programs, and is a great foundation if you are interested in doing this type of work with your dog. The ten items on the Canine Good Citizen test are: -Accepting a friendly stranger. -Sitting politely for petting. -Reaction to another dog. -Reaction to distraction. -Walking on a loose lead. -Walking through a crowd. -Appearance and grooming. -Sit and down on command, and staying in place. -Coming when called. -Supervised separation. Is Your Dog Ready? Make sure your dog can accomplish the objectives not only in your home, but also in different environments with new distractions. Group Classes are the perfect place for this. In fact, let the trainer know you are working towards this goal and we’ll specifically help you with some of the requirements. If your dog performs well at group class, that is a great first step in earning the certificate. For all rules and regulations, visit The AKC Site.
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Protection Island man plays hero with Boxing Day rescue
Protection Island man plays hero with Boxing Day rescue
A Protection Island man who pulled three men, a woman and a dog out of choppy waters off Nanaimo’s Gabriola Island ferry terminal on Boxing Day says there’s a lesson to be learned from the incident. Justin Cvetko-Lueger commutes every day from his home on
Best dog breeds for home protection
Nearly any dog can be trained to protect a home. However, certain dogs have been bred as watch dogs, whose job is to alert their owner of intruders or dangers. Others are bred as guard dogs, whose job is to attack or detain the intruder
Families And Individuals In The Us Turning To Dogs For Protection Once Again
During times of uncertainty in the United States, many people begin to look for effective ways of being able to protect themselves and, if they have a family, those they love. With crime rates raising in many parts of the country, Americans are growing
INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEBREAKING Dogs are descendants of wild
INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEBREAKING Dogs are descendants of wild wolves, and although they are now domesticated, dogs and wolves still share many basic instincts. As young pups, both wild and domestic dogs are instinctively clean. Even in the wild, wolves are very reluctant to relieve themselves in or near their den. THE DEN: Wild and domestic dogs will typically establish a den. A den is a small area, normally with one opening, in which they feel safe and secure. Dogs spend lots of time in their dens: they will eat, sleep, play and whelp their puppies in there. Thus, a healthy dog will not relieve himself in his den. SCHEDULE: Your training instructor will custom design a feeding schedule for your dog. This will help you coordinate your dogs need to relieve himself with your schedule. To succeed in housebreaking your dog, it is critical that you adhere to your schedule. RELIEF STATION: You must establish a “relief station” that your dog can easily recognize. For example, you can create a 20×20 area marked by pine cones. Or if you have a natural area you’d like the dog to use, you may designate that his relief station. CORRECTION: Dogs will only learn from your correction if you catch them “red- handed”. If you don’t catch them in the act, you’re wasting your time correcting them. WATCH OR CONFINEMENT WATCH: Since after-the-fact corrections are not effective, it is sometimes necessary to watch your dog at all times. WATCH makes this practical. Your dog will be on his leash and by your side . This allows you to move about the house, catching your dog in the act of relieving himself. You will then be able to correct him — effectively — on the spot. Another benefit of the WATCH mode is that in forcing your dog to constantly follow your movements, you are asserting your leadership and ensuring his loyalty. CONFINEMENT: Achieves two goals: first, it establishes a den for your dog. Second, it forces your dog to rely on his instinctive desire NOT to soil his den. If your dog relieves himself in the den, he’ll quickly find this distasteful. He will learn to wait until being released from confinement to take care of his business. If, however, you do find that your dog has relieved himself in his den, leave him with the mess for 15 minutes. You want this behavior to have negative consequences for your dog. WATCH/CONFINEMENT procedures will be effective only if your housebreaking schedule is followed! PLEASE remember: it is very important to fill out your housebreaking logs completely.
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INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEBREAKING Dogs are descendants of wild
INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEBREAKING Dogs are descendants of wild wolves, and although they are now domesticated, dogs and wolves still share many basic instincts. As young pups, both wild and domestic dogs are instinctively clean. Even in the wild, wolves are very reluctant to relieve themselves in or near their den. THE DEN: Wild and domestic dogs will typically establish a den. A den is a small area, normally with one opening, in which they feel safe and secure. Dogs spend lots of time in their dens: they will eat, sleep, play and whelp their puppies in there. Thus, a healthy dog will not relieve himself in his den. SCHEDULE: Your training instructor will custom design a feeding schedule for your dog. This will help you coordinate your dogs need to relieve himself with your schedule. To succeed in housebreaking your dog, it is critical that you adhere to your schedule. RELIEF STATION: You must establish a “relief station” that your dog can easily recognize. For example, you can create a 20×20 area marked by pine cones. Or if you have a natural area you’d like the dog to use, you may designate that his relief station. CORRECTION: Dogs will only learn from your correction if you catch them “red- handed”. If you don’t catch them in the act, you’re wasting your time correcting them. WATCH OR CONFINEMENT WATCH: Since after-the-fact corrections are not effective, it is sometimes necessary to watch your dog at all times. WATCH makes this practical. Your dog will be on his leash and by your side . This allows you to move about the house, catching your dog in the act of relieving himself. You will then be able to correct him — effectively — on the spot. Another benefit of the WATCH mode is that in forcing your dog to constantly follow your movements, you are asserting your leadership and ensuring his loyalty. CONFINEMENT: Achieves two goals: first, it establishes a den for your dog. Second, it forces your dog to rely on his instinctive desire NOT to soil his den. If your dog relieves himself in the den, he’ll quickly find this distasteful. He will learn to wait until being released from confinement to take care of his business. If, however, you do find that your dog has relieved himself in his den, leave him with the mess for 15 minutes. You want this behavior to have negative consequences for your dog. WATCH/CONFINEMENT procedures will be effective only if your housebreaking schedule is followed! PLEASE remember: it is very important to fill out your housebreaking logs completely.
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Ghost-hunters ‘find’ spirit of dog owned by the Dam Busters hero Guy Gibson
Ghost-hunters ‘find’ spirit of dog owned by the Dam Busters hero Guy Gibson
A team of ghost hunters believe they have found the spirit of the dog belonging to Dambusters hero Guy Gibson. After two night-time investigations at RAF Scampton, members of Paranormal Lincs say they have evidence Nigger the labrador haunts the base. The
Watch encore of Carson Kressley hosting dog awards
In case you missed Lehigh Valley native Carson Kressley’s stint as host of 2011 Hero Dog Awards, an encore airing of the show will be
Rep. Flake defends House holiday greeting ban – The Hill (blog)
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Rep. Flake defends House holiday greeting ban
The Hill (blog) "Do you really need to pay for Congressman X's awkward family photo featuring a dozen grandchildren and the family dog in matching sweaters with the US Capitol photoshopped into the background?” he asked. Flake, who is running for the Senate seat being … |
Woman defends pit bull breed after string of attacks – Northwest Cable News
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Woman defends pit bull breed after string of attacks
Northwest Cable News It wasn't until she fostered them and educated herself on the breed that they have grown to be her favorite. But she said owners must take on an alpha personality to put the dogs in their place. Darcy said neutering your dog is also crucial. … |
Humane society euthanizes woman’s dog shortly after being surrendered – Examiner.com
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Humane society euthanizes woman's dog shortly after being surrendered
Examiner.com Once the surrender papers are signed, unless specifically stipulated the owner gives up all rights to updates or further information. At this time, a pet can be made available for adoption or humanely euthanized. Does it matter if a dog or cat is a … |
Pit bull pack threatens child; cops kill 1 dog – Jacksonville Daily Progress
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Pit bull pack threatens child; cops kill 1 dog – Jacksonville Daily Progress
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Pit bull pack threatens child; cops kill 1 dog
Jacksonville Daily Progress JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville animal control officers are looking for a feral pit bull that is part of a pack that attempted to attack a 3-year-old girl Wednesday on Harrison Street. The feral dogs roam neighborhoods and wooded areas between Monroe … |
Use care when your child plays with the new dog – WBRC
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Use care when your child plays with the new dog
WBRC Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say you may want to practice caution if you got your child a new dog over the Christmas holiday. "Everyone thinks their dog is good and will never bite, but we can't forget that all dogs are animals," … |
No reason to get upset about dogs on beach – Florida Today
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No reason to get upset about dogs on beach
Florida Today Regarding Friday's letter, “Letting dogs on beach will bring noise, mess,” I, too, love being on the beach, reading or strolling. Well, oops, a dog is barking. I agree it can be annoying, but so can screaming children. They just got their little feet … |
‘Her arms are totally shredded’: Girl, 11, left with SEVEN fractures after pit … – Daily Mail
 Daily Mail |
'Her arms are totally shredded': Girl, 11, left with SEVEN fractures after pit …
Daily Mail Other cities have passed laws on neutering the dogs, while some states have forced owners to take responsibility. In Texas, for example, the owner of a pit bull who kills a child or senior citizen faces life in jail. When the Colorado Supreme Court … 11-year-old recovers after being attacked by pit bull |
Yoga instructor wants children to ‘Bee Happy Bee Well’ – Worcester Telegram
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Yoga instructor wants children to 'Bee Happy Bee Well'
Worcester Telegram For instance, when students are coming in from recess and getting ready to settle down again at their desks, a few down-dog stretches or sun salutations can mark the end of one activity and beginning of the next. Children can carry stress just like … |
Ask Dog Lady: Let sleeping (and eating) dogs lie – Wicked Local
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Ask Dog Lady: Let sleeping (and eating) dogs lie
Wicked Local But why should the dog tolerate being touched while eating? I recall the dog was a Border collie mix. My family took in an abandoned Border collie mix when I was a child and she was a fabulous dog. She was very easy to train and became a great farm dog … |
Rabies on our doorstep – The Australian
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Rabies on our doorstep
The Australian But the owner is reluctant, offering instead: "You buy for discount?" For Doblet, rabies came close to home when a rabid dog attacked his 6-year-old daughter. She received treatment and survived, but many children aren't so lucky. … |
Bay Area accidents highlight importance of children’s safety around vehicles – San Jose Mercury News
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Bay Area accidents highlight importance of children's safety around vehicles
San Jose Mercury News Parents assume the child cannot figure out how to open the door, but somehow they find their way outside, said Fennell. Some kids even get out through a dog door, she said. Malcolm Norris, who would have turned 2 this week, ran behind his father's … |
Girl Recovering After Being Attacked By Dogs – WLKY Louisville
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Girl Recovering After Being Attacked By Dogs
WLKY Louisville A 10-year-old Louisville girl is lucky to be alive after an, incident with two neighborhood pit bulls. Haley Glaab was rushed to Kosair Children's Hospital with several dog bites and the dogs were taken by Metro Animal Services. Haley is healing. … |
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Top Stories: Dog joining Bay County Prosecutor's Office voted favorite animal …
The Bay City Times – MLive.com The dog is intended to comfort children victims of physical and sexual abuse and is the first such advocate based specifically out of a Michigan prosecutor's office. Dodger had his first interaction with a victimized child on Dec. … |
Use care when your child plays with the new dog – WBRC
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Use care when your child plays with the new dog – WBRC
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Use care when your child plays with the new dog
WBRC Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say you may want to practice caution if you got your child a new dog over the Christmas holiday. "Everyone thinks their dog is good and will never bite, but we can't forget that all dogs are animals," … |
Pit bull pack threatens child; cops kill 1 dog – Jacksonville Daily Progress
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Pit bull pack threatens child; cops kill 1 dog
Jacksonville Daily Progress JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville animal control officers are looking for a feral pit bull that is part of a pack that attempted to attack a 3-year-old girl Wednesday on Harrison Street. The feral dogs roam neighborhoods and wooded areas between Monroe … |
No reason to get upset about dogs on beach – Florida Today
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No reason to get upset about dogs on beach
Florida Today Regarding Friday's letter, “Letting dogs on beach will bring noise, mess,” I, too, love being on the beach, reading or strolling. Well, oops, a dog is barking. I agree it can be annoying, but so can screaming children. They just got their little feet … |
Yoga instructor wants children to ‘Bee Happy Bee Well’ – Worcester Telegram
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Yoga instructor wants children to 'Bee Happy Bee Well'
Worcester Telegram For instance, when students are coming in from recess and getting ready to settle down again at their desks, a few down-dog stretches or sun salutations can mark the end of one activity and beginning of the next. Children can carry stress just like … |
The Bay City Times – MLive.com |
Top Stories: Dog joining Bay County Prosecutor's Office voted favorite animal …
The Bay City Times – MLive.com The dog is intended to comfort children victims of physical and sexual abuse and is the first such advocate based specifically out of a Michigan prosecutor's office. Dodger had his first interaction with a victimized child on Dec. … |
‘Her arms are totally shredded’: Girl, 11, left with SEVEN fractures after pit … – Daily Mail
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'Her arms are totally shredded': Girl, 11, left with SEVEN fractures after pit …
Daily Mail Other cities have passed laws on neutering the dogs, while some states have forced owners to take responsibility. In Texas, for example, the owner of a pit bull who kills a child or senior citizen faces life in jail. When the Colorado Supreme Court … 11-year-old recovers after being attacked by pit bull |
Ask Dog Lady: Let sleeping (and eating) dogs lie – Wicked Local
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Ask Dog Lady: Let sleeping (and eating) dogs lie
Wicked Local But why should the dog tolerate being touched while eating? I recall the dog was a Border collie mix. My family took in an abandoned Border collie mix when I was a child and she was a fabulous dog. She was very easy to train and became a great farm dog … |
Rabies on our doorstep – The Australian
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Rabies on our doorstep
The Australian But the owner is reluctant, offering instead: "You buy for discount?" For Doblet, rabies came close to home when a rabid dog attacked his 6-year-old daughter. She received treatment and survived, but many children aren't so lucky. … |
Girl Recovering After Being Attacked By Dogs – WLKY Louisville
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Girl Recovering After Being Attacked By Dogs
WLKY Louisville A 10-year-old Louisville girl is lucky to be alive after an, incident with two neighborhood pit bulls. Haley Glaab was rushed to Kosair Children's Hospital with several dog bites and the dogs were taken by Metro Animal Services. Haley is healing. … |
Dog reunited with life-saving donor
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Dog reunited with life-saving donor
A dog has been reunited at Christmas with the canine hero that saved his life a year ago by donating blood. Last December, Bruno the cocker spaniel had just hours to live when he was rushed into pet hospital. The seven-year-old was fighting a life
Nominations Now Open for 2nd Annual “American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards(TM)”
EVERY DOG IS A HERO! NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2ND ANNUAL “AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION HERO DOG AWARDS(TM)” Special Encore Presentation of 2011 Hero Dog Awards Airs on Hallmark Movie Chanel, December 23, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT Studio City, CA – Following the
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