Dog Health Questions: I am looking for a large wireless door bell button, (the button could be larger than a 50 cent piece), ideas?

-it's actually for dog training, it has to be larger than your average door bell, and easy to push.

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If you use a section of coil spring circling the press button and place a piece of perspex or mdf above and below this should give you the stability Screw doorbell button to piece of MDF then put coil spring around the doorbell and hold it in place with clips the coil spring should be very slightly higher than the button then then fix the piece of MDF that will be pressed to operate the bell you may need a couple of blocks of Mdf to prevent the large button damaging the wireless unit

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• Maybe you could just glue something larger onto the doorbell button.

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Dog Health Questions: Unsatisfactory dog boarding experience with my greys?

Yahoo community I need your help. We went on a 9 day vacation and left our 2 greyhounds with a lady who does dog training and boarding at her home. She was recommended by the local rescue group. We went for a visit before we dropped the dogs off to discuss their issues.. mostly that greys are delicate and NOT yard dogs. We paid a premium price to board them in a home environment. And now that my dogs are home we realize that is not what we got. They have callouses, chapped skin, missing hair, and sunburn. They are stiff, lame, and sore. I already paid her and didnt inspect them closely until I got home. I was very tired when I picked them up and I trusted her and her reputation.

What would you do?

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I would not use her again. I would also call her and ask what the heck she did to your dogs to cause this. It will be relevant if they need vet attention. If you have to take them to the vet for treatment, ask her if she will pay for it, if she refuses, and the bill's significant, take her to small claims court. Oh, and phone the rescue that recommended her and let them know what happened. They may be willing to stop recommending her to others.

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• First go to your vet and explain the situation. Get documentation and take pictures of their wounds/health condition. Ask the vet what they suggest you do. I would contact a lawyer and see what advice they can give as well.
  Once armed in writing with this info., I would go to her and let her know she did wrong, and you have the proof. Tell her you want a refund (or what ever it is you want) and if she doesn't comply tell her you'll take her to court. She neglected your pets and you should not have to pay if they were harmed and she did not give the service advertised/requested.
  Animal abuse is a crime and she should be punished. I am sorry your babies were harmed. It is like daycare for children, you can check and recheck but you never really know how they are going to be treated for sure. Again, I'm sorry.
  Best of luck with you and your dogs.


• Think BB has given a pretty good answer only thing I would add is tell the rescue group to make sure they never recommend her again.


• First - I would report your displeasure to your rescue group, so they do not refer others to her.
  
  I'm sure you'll never take your hounds to her again.
  
  Did you call her and ask her what happened to your hounds while you were away? I can't think of any reason that Greyhounds would get callouses and sunburn while being boarded inside someones home. The missing hair could be from playing with each other, as you know how easily these guys can get scuffed up.
  
  In the future maybe you can exchange dog sitting with other people within your own rescue. This is what our group does, and then instead of paying board, we make a donation to the group. So we are helping the hounds, as well as each other. (and your dogs stay in a home with other Greys)
  
  I'd be fuming about now ..........but if she did feed and care for your dogs, then I doubt you could get a refund of any type - as she did provide the service you contracted with her for.
  
  But I would make it well known to all pet owners I knew that the woman does not provide the quality of care that she advertises.


• Don't use her again, I don't think there is much you can do legally, I would call the rescue group that gave her the recommended her and let them know what happened, was the rescue group the greyhound rescue?? If not call the adoption group you got your greys from, I'm in the Phila.,Pa Area and the NGAP boards and the greyhounds get wonderful care, state of the art med care, paddocks to play in, best of food, they will do their teeth (laser) cut nails, have it all done if you want, maybe there is a NGAP in your area, they all treat the dog's great, but I think Phila has the med. center next time try them it is a large organization, I think there all over check the web National Greyhound Adoption Program.

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Dog Health Questions: So I want to be a Dog Trainer...?

Im interested in joining the field of dog trainers, but am not sure where to start. Where can you go with a Dog training degree? Average Salary? What are the employers like?...Thanks Guys!!

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The dog training field needs more people passionate in dog training. I encourage you to pursue your interest. Get as much experience handling dogs, even if it's not in dog training. Cesar Millan from Dog whisperer started out at a dog grooming salon. My sister's Petsmart dog trainer started by just training her own dogs. You can volunteer at shelters, work at pet stores, train your relative's dogs, etc. Most popular dog trainer's business is all through word of mouth. If you are passionate and persistent in your job people WILL notice and you'll get where you wanna go.

Don't get discouraged by other people's opinions because no matter what you do, there will be people against you. Do what you believe and what's right. Best Wishes.

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• To get certificate, you will have to attend a dog training school and complete the required courses. but mostly dog trainers are self educated. they study the training methods and behaviors of dogs on their own, attend conventions, and learn from other trainers. There are no known degrees for dog training but some college do offer programs that are similar to the subject, such as behavioral psychology and veterinary sciences. Some dog trainers are self employed, some work for small businesses, and sometimes for other pet related businesses. The greatest first step to take is to join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. It offers great opportunities and Information. The salary really depends on how good you are at it and how many skills you have. The average hourly wage is $10.50, but in order to really make a good salary you need to know what you are doing and know the business end of being a dog trainer.


• You start by finding a good trainer to teach you how to train dogs. I don't mean the box store trainer but a person who has trained large dogs, small dogs, nice dogs, mean dogs, hairy dogs, and hairless dogs. This person should have a good track record and should be able to prove it. Sure reading books and attending classes will help but nothing takes the place of good old experience. I'm always cautious about dog training schools especially online ones. Most cannot prove that a student can actually train dogs.
  
  I can't give you an average salary as most trainers train on the side as a hobby. Some full-time trainers do boarding and grooming as well as training, so it's hard to tell where most of the money is coming from. Most trainers are employers having their own business.
  
  To be a good trainer, not only do you need good dog training ability but you need to have good business skills and people skills. Some trainer wannabes forget that each dog they train comes attached to a person. A good trainer also has to be a good person teacher.


• There is NO "dog training degree". Period. Many trainers learn what they know by finding someone in the field to MENTOR them. They mentor on their own time and have a PT job on the side, unless they're lucky enough to find someone to pay as they train. Not very likely though.
  
  Salary can be as little as $9/hour (starter trainer, working under group or business) to as high as $20/hour (private trainer with 25+ years experience).
  
  If you work FOR a group, organization, or business then what the "employers are like" varies. Just like in any job you can get a great employer or a horrible one. When working for yourself, well.... you can answer that one. But either way you'll be dealing with people as well as dogs, and people can get NASTY when they don't hear what they want to hear or when they become frustrated.
  
  http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages…
  http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/sear…


• Start training a dog. I'd get a labrador from strong working lines and title him with a utility in obedience, work him on scentwork and get him narcotics certified and therapy dog certified. If you really want a challenge, field trial title him. Then let your results speak for themselves to attract clients.


• Where can you go with a Dog training degree? No such thing as a dog training degree.
  Average Salary? Minimum wage to start.
  What are the employers like? Let's just put it this way...."You better have thick skin".

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Dog Health Questions: A dog training question?

I live in an apartment and have a German Shepherd, that I love. There are several large fields near our complex and I would like to take him off leash to play fetch. How do I teach him not to run away and not go too far away?

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You need to get to an obedience class and learn to train the dog properly. You need to have him 100% on the recall -- the only reason he will be that way is if he WANTS to come to you regardless of what is going on around him -- never take him out and teach him you have no control though ... which is what you are doing right now... take him on a long line and throw the ball and pull him back encouraging him the entire time and make it worth is while when he comes back... do this every time and don't let him run loose or he will learn that he can ignore you when he wants to... it really isn't hard but unless you know how to train then you can really teach him not to come to you... Good luck.

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• Is it fenced off? If not I would suggest to use a long, or retractable lead. Let him wander far away on the lead and then call him to come. Train him little by little until you can completely trust him off the lead. If there're traffic near by I suggest going somewhere far from the traffic. Cars are the main things I worry about. Otherwise if he's obedient then it should be fine.


• Do obedience training, sit, stay, come etc.
  Get a cotton clothes line in the meantime. That will give him 50 feet of romping room. Call him occasionally to come back to you for a very small tasty treat of chicken, bacon etc., something he really loves and really wants to come back for.
  Eventually he will learn, but in the meantime, don't trust him off lead until he is 100 percent trained. Merry Christmas


• Take him to obedience classes. There you/he will learn the recall (the "come" command) and when he's off leash, you will be able to call him back to you.
  
  It is highly debated, but I would personally recommend a compulsive trainer vs a positive one. Compulsion provides fast results that are reliable even with a dog in drive. (I might teach my dog to come to me with treats, but I want to make sure I can correct him if he decides the cat across the street is more interesting than what I have to offer.)
  
  Until then, buy a long line (they sell them at PetSmart) to keep him on when he's out in the field.


• Check out this website for some good training books. Remember that dogs do not generalize very well so a dog that will respond to commands at home may not when they are in a place with lots of distractions, like this field.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html
  
  You could check out the games on this site as well, specifically the name game and targeting.Both are great starter exercises for recall.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com/targeting.html


• You can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide

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Dog Health Questions: Bird dog training?

We are going to get an english pointer in approximately 7 weeks. We are looking for recommendations on training books for the new pup. We plan to use her for birdhunting and home. Any recommendations would be great.

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Old fathfull, As a british hunter and fan of the english and german pointer as well as an owner then my suggestion would be to use the power and reserch you have at your fingure tips.
When i trained my dogs i used the internet as well as stand in a good bookshop and make notes in my head of all the good tips that some books suplied.
With pleanty patients and persaverance i took the job on of training my dogs, the result is 4 great working dogs that are a joy to watch as they work together. Like you say you plan to use it for bird hunting, they come into there element when doing this on open ground.
Good Luck

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• OK, first, see if there any reasonably priced trainers in your area, I have done drills with dogs that were profesionally trained or where the owner went through a training course with a profesional trainer, and the dogs are superior to dogs trained from a book, not that you would not try, but my brother had a Lab, his name was Strike, Sky Watch Radar's Lucky Strike in full, I know he had more than 750 points in field trials, just not sure how many more, plus this dog kicked *** in the field (my brother actually used to show him off by having him return birds to other hunters who didn't have dogs, on whistle signals alone; this dog knew right from left by whistle better than people I have worked with know it by word), he was trained by Bill Cox of Labs Unlimited in Valparaiso IN (219) 464-3647 not sure if he trains pointers or not but he might steer you right and he won't mind being advertised


• go to
  http://www.navhda.com/
  North American versatile hunting dog association. i have been a member for over 20 years. they have a great support structure for those new to hunting with dogs. there are a lot of very knowledgeable people with contact info on the site. i hunt Pudelpointers and Labs and have gotten great tips and advice from members.
  best of luck and enjoy.
  
  http://www.navhda.com/training.html


• http://www.gundogsonline.com/
  There is an online magazine on this site that is very informative. You can also search all of their back issues.
  
  "The complete guide to bird dog training" by John R Falk is one of the more popular training books. It's extremely comprehensive, teaching you what kind of dog to pick, how to pick from a litter, how to train the different breeds, etc.
  
  One of the best tools i've found for dog training is a show called "The Dog Whisperer" by Cesar Millan. His show is on the national geographic channel (which I don't get). I picked up Season 1 of his show on ebay for 35 bucks. It's worth every penny. This will teach you how to get inside your dogs mind and to understand how they think. If you don't get anything else, get this dvd set.

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Dog Health Questions: Start dog training tomorrow... any tips?

My pitbull and I begin training tomorrow and I am a little bit nervous.... I'm afraid she'll get too excited and I won't be able to control her. If anyone has anything that may make the day go smoother I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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Good question! I am assuming this is a group training session? You probably won't be the only one with an excited dog. We took our lab for puppy training and intermediate training so I've been through it a couple of times. The instructor should know how to keep the dogs under control and they expect the first class to be somewhat crazy. After all, that's what you are there for. A firm tight leash (that cannot be chewed through and won't choke) is a must. You can ask your instructor for tips before you go- they are more than happy to help you to help them. If the training involves treat rewards, make sure you bring a supply. Don't be nervous, expect to have fun!

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• If you're nervous, she'll get excited and uncontrollable. You need to just calm down. Make sure that you pay attention. The classes are as much for you as they are for your dog.


• well if she gets excited then you need to be aggressive they are aggressive dogs so be careful


• You can always try some homeopathy like 'Rescue Remedy' made up of Bach flowers etc. on your dog just to keep her a lot more relaxed and calm. Might help you too if you're feeling a bit stressed out by the whole event. Keep in mind that the way you feel will always transmit itself to your dog too.
  
  All the best with the training, I'm sure both you and the dog will be fine ;)


• Take plenty of treats, and stay calm.


• You need to be calm and cool. Dogs can pick up on your feelings and if you are nervous your dog will sense that. That is not a good thing.
  


• This is a learning experience for both of you! Relax and have fun. If you are tense, your dog will more than likely act up one way or another, so, take a deep breath and have fun.


• She might get excited, so what. The other dogs will be excited too.When she is older she will be more controllable and that's what training is all about. Tomorrows class is just the beginning and you must practise what you are taught at the class every day.


• Heh, dog class is always fun. People are usually very tolerant of misbehavior because chances are, their own dog is hyper and misbehaves in the same ways as well.
  
  Here are some things that may help:
  
  1. If you can, go into the classroom early and let your dog explore and sniff around. This will make him more comfortable in the new surroundings. Try and do this before he has to deal with the other dogs.
  
  2. Meet and chat with some of the people before class. This will get you and your dog more comfortable with your classmates. If you meet some really nice people, you can later invite them for play sessions with your dog. 3. When I used to go for classes at my SPCA, I would meet up with some of the owners and let our dogs play for a bit before class begins. This lets them drain some energy so that they will be more calm during class.
  
  4. Make sure you are as calm as possible so that your dog will pick up on that and be calm as well. Don't be too embarrassed if your dog misbehaves, everybody else is probably in the same boat.
  
  5. Bring really high priority treats so there is a higher likelihood that your dog will focus on you.
  
  Above all, have fun, meet new dog pals, and make sure to practice the class lessons with your dog at home.

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Dog Health Questions: I need help with where to find advanced dog training techniques.?

I have a really smart border collie mix. I have taught her all the basic commands like sit, stay, down, dance, roll over. I want to teach her more, but don't know how. Where can I get some good techniques to teach a smart dog amazing stuff?

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One bit of advanced training I recommend is doing all the things you've taught him, and take it to the Seuss level- can he do it on a box, can he do it with a fox (another dog nearby running around), can he do it here and there, can he do it anywhere? IOW, think of as many permutations as you can, and make sure the dog can do it anywhere under any conditions- could you go on Letterman with a crowd in front, bright lights, cameras that roll in, etc?

Have you considered training for a dog sport like agility or freestyle? Youtube has some videos that show lots of different behaviors/skills for these sports.

I also love doing some of the mental work that BCs love so much- playing hot and cold targeting games. If you have a chance to get to a Kathy Sdao seminar- go! I have some vids on youtube of my dog doing some hot and cold targeting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOAcI8FOk…

There are also some vids of her skateboarding and doing a handstand, as well as agility.

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• Yahoo answers has a wonderful feature called search for questions. You can type in the things you want to teach your dog, and see the answers that people provided to the questions already asked. If you want to train agility or frisbee then type that in and see what answers were already given. It is a great source.


• zakgeorge on youtube has some cool trick videos. here are some of them:
  
  multiples frisbee:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACU6bnEvA…
  
  HOW TO teach your dog to walk on their hind legs:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb3gNEw5Y…
  
  How To Teach Your Dog to Limp:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uraY7pmUS…
  
  How To Teach Your Dog To Stand On Your Back
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOUzhZUIQ…
  
  he has lots more.

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Dog Health Questions: New dog training show from animal planet. Whats it called?

Last night I caught the last two minutes of the new dog training show on Animal Planet. I cant find anything on the website and would like to know what it is called. Thanks

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There are only two on animal planet and Im pretty sure that your talking about In The Dog House (the dog trainer is male can't remember his name,but he has been a trainer for 15yrs least that is what he said in the show)watched it last night also.
But the other show is called It's Me Or The Dog(dog trainer Victoria Stillwell has been a trainer for 13yrs) watch it to, and it was also on last night.

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• i think its called "in the dog house"


• In The Dog House. That guy is a lunatic. I won't be watching it again.

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Dog Health Questions: Does anyone know how good the dog training place Bark Busters is and the cost?

I heard it costs around $500. I'm 16 and don't have that kind of money, but my dog has a severe aggression problem.

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You can most likely find more skilled help at your local humane society or SPCA - ask them for a recommendation. BB is a chain, and that's fine for dogs that need basic training, but you need advice as much as training if your dog has a serious aggression problem. Depending upon what the situation is, it may or may not be something you can fix - and you need to know that, but only from a qualified evaluator that wokrs with a reputable rescue, not a trainer. Trainers and behaviourists are dfifferent.

A dog with a 'severe aggression problem' is more likely than not an unhappy dog, and a dangerous one as well. While you will always be able to find those who will line up and guarantee results, the best thing to realize is that the only thing you can pretty much guarantee is that someone could get hurt, and whether it be you or someone else, it is also likely that you will eventually be the subject of a lawsuit, and a big one at that.

After a certain point, it is important to realize that a dog that feels as if they must strike out at others is not happy with their life, and it's better for it to be over. This isn't just for your convenience, it is for the dog to be at peace and out of the constant feeling of insecurity. It is a generous act of kindness to let it end.

Many dogs are euthanized each day - and a lot of those dogs would have gotten along with others just fine. It is far better to use that place for a dog that does not feel as if they have to fight their way through life, but can peacefully coexist.

Have your dog evaluated by a qualified evaluator, and go from there. While some things can be fixed, realize that others just cannot.

Rescue is not an easy business, and sometimes the hardest choice is the right one - even for the dog.

Good luck - let me know if you need more help.
In the meantime, be careful.

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• Why not call and speak to them? Considering I've never heard of the place and am not sure where its even located, I can't offer any help. If you call, they should be more than happy to answer any questions you have. They should also be happy to offer references if you request them.


• Bark Busters is a franchise now. Overly concerned with money, commercialized and they use some WEIRD training exercises. I don't care for them at all.
  
  A dog with severe aggression will need something more than obedience training to be helped.


• find a personal trainer cheaper than 500$, you can search it in here :
  
  www.training-dog.co.cc

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training?

i got my dog almost a year ago and she is so misbehaved! she jumps up onto the table and steals food when we arent looking and then when we she her eating the food and we try to take it away she goes mad! she growls and bites and she has this crazzy look in her eyes. how could we get her to stop doing this?

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You need to enroll in a training class. Your dog needs to be put on the NILF program. From here on out, nothing is free. She has to work for everything. You can easily establish your status as pack leader humanely by instituting this program. Getting your dog to perform something as simple as a "sit" for you is your dog showing you respect. This is why a training class will be so helpful. You need to learn as much as your dog does. I'm not saying that to be mean. You will see what I'm talking about as you take the class. It's amazing the great things YOU learn to help you through this. Remember, the majority of our dogs behavior problems are OUR fault. We have to teach them the rules of the house and how to behave. You haven't done that yet. I would start crate training as well. Here is a great article to get you started on that:

http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/crate-train…

If she isn't spayed, I would also have that done. That will calm her down as well.

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• If you have been feeding her from the table or giving her human food then you created the monster.


• Take her to a dog trainer. They will certainly help you with these issues!
  
  Re: Crate training...Crate training is great! but should be a temporary solution while working on issues. It should not be used as a total solution to the problem other wise the dog never learns what manners are, only that she gets locked up all the time.


• You have to call a professional dog trainer. Let them know what the dog is doing and they will help with some weeks of training. Do it soon before the dog gets so food aggressive that it will bite someone.


• Gee if i had a dog like that it wouldnt be allowed inside especially if there are kids around.


• CRATE. I think this was one of the best inventions. I would recommend to crate her before food gets placed out, while your eating, and while food is still out. I think that is the best thing to do!


• You have never taught her who the boss is. Put her in another room when you are eating and never, ever feed her from the table again.


• call a trainer.


• No dog is born with good manners. Pooping on the carpet, leaping enthusiastically onto guests, pulling so hard he practically yanks your arm out of the socket when on walks -- that's all perfectly acceptable in the canine world. It's up to you to teach your dog to behave the way we humans want him to. Not training your dog and expecting him to be pleasant to live with is like never sending your child to school and expecting him to ace the SATs.
  
  here are some guidelines in training:
  http://dogtime.com/training.html


• take a stick and bash her if she does like then talk to her and make her feel what u want to say to her

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Dog Health Questions: Which do it yourself dog training ebooks are the best?

I want to learn a positive approach to dog training I can do myself.

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I do agree with the others who have said that PROFESSIONAL training is worth every penny (not Pet Smart).

But I can tell you this with confidence: buy some training books. If you are a good reader with comprehensive skills and the patience to train your dog yourself (it is a great bonding experience) it is highly likely that you and your dog will be successful. Here is a link to dog training reviews.

http://jack-dogtrainingreview.blogspot.c…

Please remember that no matter which route you choose, you need to be consistent at all times and dedicated to training. It won't happen overnight.

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• Do some research on positive reinforcement training methods, as well as clicker training. I use the videos from http://www.youtube.com/kikopup all the time, and that trainer is *amazing*. She has a very direct and easy-to-understand method of dog training.

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