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This program teaches bears and people to coexist by using highly trained and carefully selected Karelian Bear Dogs and a teaching method Hunt calls Bear Shepherding. Bear Shepherding efforts focus on teaching bears correct behaviors using positive reinforcement and aversive conditioning tools, such as red pepper spray, rubber bullets, Karelian Bear Dogs, and "on-site releases." These materials, tools, dog training, and techniques were developed and first used by Hunt and WRBI.

The Institute is developing courses and a certification process that teach Bear Shepherding to interested agencies and people living in bear country.

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