NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Dog trainers use aversion training to help pets avoid rattlesnakes
Professional trainers in Tucson are using specialized aversion techniques to teach dogs to avoid venomous rattlesnakes. The training simulates a snake bite to discourage dogs from approaching the reptiles.
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Pet owners in areas with high rattlesnake populations may choose to enroll their dogs in to reduce the risk of snakebite injuries.
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Who's Mentioned
personWendy Timm“Owner of the dog Ripley.”personPamela Reid“Vice president of the ASPCA's behavioral sciences team.”personDr. Sarah Carotenuto“Emergency veterinarian at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson.”otherRipley“A 2-year-old blue heeler mix undergoing snake-aversion training.”organizationAmerican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals“Animal welfare organization providing statistics and guidance on training.”personAmber Schneider“Owner of the dog Ripley.”personMike Parmley“Dog trainer at Barley’s Canine Recreation Center in Salt Lake City.”organizationUniversity of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine“Institution conducting research on snake-aversion training effectiveness.”locationTucson“Location where the training is taking place.”personJ.J. Belcher“A dog trainer at Sublime Canine in Tucson, Arizona.”otherBrian“A western diamondback rattlesnake used for training purposes.”organizationAmerican Humane Society“Organization that opposes the use of electronic training collars.”