At this clinic, they start out by putting a shock collar on Jacpot in order to give him an adverse reaction when he sees a snake. At first, the handler walked Jacpot over to an area where a rattlesnake that has been milked of all venom and wears a muzzle. Cindy and I watched from about 100 yards away as we saw Jacpot pointing his muzzle down to get a smell of the snake. The next thing we see is Jacpot launching himself into the air about 6 feet straight up. You would have thought I too was standing next to the snake, because I immediately let out a scream like a 12 year old girl.
The folks at the training were very thorough, taking him from station to station working on sight, sound, and smell avoidance. Jacpot learned very quickly that he is to have nothing to do with snakes. Later, they had me get involved with Jacpot and work with him as well around the snakes... this time I didn't scream like a girl, I promise.
Jacpot is learning that he wants nothing to do with snakes. |
It looks like I am dragging Jacpot but as I walk past the snake he is putting on the brakes and saying no... I soon after turned around and returned to safety and praised him. |
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