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Introduction 1
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IntroductionLecture1.1
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Training Methods 12
These are the training methods that we'll be using during the training sessions and an insight into how dogs learn.
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Reward Based TrainingLecture2.1
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Positive ReinforcementLecture2.2
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Lure-Reward TrainingLecture2.3
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ShapingLecture2.4
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CapturingLecture2.5
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Classical ConditioningLecture2.6
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Types of RewardsLecture2.7
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Reward ValueLecture2.8
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Event MarkerLecture2.9
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Hand Signals versus Verbal CuesLecture2.10
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Schedules of ReinforcementLecture2.11
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Training EssentialsLecture2.12
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Core Exercises 3
We'll use these exercises to help build other behaviours during the training sessions.
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Event MarkerLecture3.1
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Automatic SitLecture3.2
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Eye ContactLecture3.3
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Games 36
You can shape your dog’s brain to make great choices by playing simple games with them! Games teach concepts to your dog like focus, self-control and even to be more optimistic in the face of scary things! The reason games work is because they teach concepts, concepts like self-control, optimism, confidence and focus! These concepts then come in handy in other contexts outside of the game – real-life situations! Think of situations like the moment your dog sees the squirrel or the other dog or visitors come to your house! Games teach your dog that good things happen around you.  This naturally translates to a great relationship, which promotes confidence and facilitates recall and loose lead walking.
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Party!Lecture4.1
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Toys For MotivationLecture4.2
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Physical ExerciseLecture4.3
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CheeseburgersLecture4.4
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Sprat Onna StringLecture4.5
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Chase MeLecture4.6
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Novelty PartyLecture4.7
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CatchLecture4.8
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RollLecture4.9
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TuggyLecture4.10
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Orientation GameLecture4.11
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MiddleLecture4.12
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FunderLecture4.13
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TornadoLecture4.14
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TyphoonLecture4.15
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Distraction > Mark > TreatLecture4.16
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Knock It OverLecture4.17
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Surface ParadiseLecture4.18
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Go SniffLecture4.19
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Ping Pong RecallLecture4.20
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Run the GauntletLecture4.21
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Flirt PoleLecture4.22
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Nose TargetingLecture4.23
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Magic PotsLecture4.24
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Puzzle PlayLecture4.25
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Bottle GameLecture4.26
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SnufflingLecture4.27
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Gift BoxLecture4.28
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Let’s Get DiggingLecture4.29
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Burrito GameLecture4.30
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Muffin Tin TrayLecture4.31
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Bobbing for FoodLecture4.32
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Magic HandLecture4.33
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Disengagement GameLecture4.34
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Get ItLecture4.35
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Cardboard ChaosLecture4.36
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Food 9
A good diet encourages good gut health which has a positive impact on behaviour. Food can be used to foster appropriate chewing habits and can be used daily to provide enrichment for your pup.
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NutritionLecture5.1
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Dry FoodLecture5.2
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Raw FoodLecture5.3
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Wet FoodLecture5.4
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Fresh FoodLecture5.5
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Foods To AvoidLecture5.6
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Ditch the BowlLecture5.7
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Appropriate ChewingLecture5.8
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How to Encourage CalmnessLecture5.9
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Sniffing 4
Sniffing is great for dogs!
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Why Sniffing is Great for DogsLecture6.1
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CheeseburgersLecture6.2
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Sprat Onna StringLecture6.3
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Taking it FurtherLecture6.4
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Biting & Over Arousal 5
Pups need to chew when they're teething, which is covered under the Food section. When dogs are over aroused they make bad choices such as biting or jumping.
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Physical ExerciseLecture7.1
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RoutineLecture7.2
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ThresholdLecture7.3
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Rucksack WalkLecture7.4
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How to Encourage CalmnessLecture7.5
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Confidence 7
It's really important that you understand dog body language and how confident your pup is. Pups that lack confidence are at higher risk of behavioural issues such as fear aggression, resource guarding and separation anxiety. Learn how to read your pup's body lanu=guage so that any issues can be addressed before the become a problem.
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Body LanguageLecture8.1
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Never Punish the GrowlLecture8.2
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Over ReactionsLecture8.3
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Trigger StackingLecture8.4
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Appropriate PlayLecture8.5
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Nervous DogsLecture8.6
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Boosting ConfidenceLecture8.7
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Separation Anxiety 9
How to avoid separation anxiety and how to spot the early signs.
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Day CareLecture9.1
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Developing IndependenceLecture9.2
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SecurityLecture9.3
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Encouraging IndependenceLecture9.4
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Rewarding IndependenceLecture9.5
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HattingLecture9.6
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Leaving the HouseLecture9.7
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Physical ExerciseLecture9.8
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The SignsLecture9.9
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Equipment 6
Items that you'll need for the training course.
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CollarLecture10.1
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LeadLecture10.2
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HarnessLecture10.3
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Long LineLecture10.4
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Head CollarLecture10.5
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Toys For MotivationLecture10.6
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Classical Conditioning 4
Learn about how to form associations that can then be used to train your pup in a positive manner.
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Event MarkerLecture11.1
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Reflex to NameLecture11.2
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Positive InterrupterLecture11.3
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Reflex to Recall CueLecture11.4
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Spin/Twist 4
This is a simple trick that shows the power of the lure-reward and shaping methods of training.
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Spin/Twist – LureLecture12.1
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Spin/Twist – Hand SignalLecture12.2
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Spin/Twist – Verbal CueLecture12.3
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Spin/Twist – Phasing Out the Food RewardLecture12.4
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Sit 8
Teach your pup how to sit, and how to maintain that position until released.
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Automatic SitLecture13.1
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Sit & Release – LureLecture13.2
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Sit & Release – Hand SignalLecture13.3
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Sit & Release – Verbal CueLecture13.4
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Sit & Release – DurationLecture13.5
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Sit & Release – DistractionsLecture13.6
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Sit & Release – DistanceLecture13.7
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Sit & Release – Phasing Out the Food RewardLecture13.8
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Lie 7
Teach your pup how to lie down, and how to maintain that position until released.
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Lie & Release – LureLecture14.1
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Lie & Release – Hand SignalLecture14.2
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Lie & Release – Verbal CueLecture14.3
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Lie & Release – DurationLecture14.4
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Lie & Release – DistractionsLecture14.5
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Lie & Release – DistanceLecture14.6
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Lie & Release – Phasing Out the Food RewardsLecture14.7
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Impulse Contol 7
The part of the brain that deals with impulse control is called the prefrontal cortex. As humans our prefrontal cortex isn't fully developed until we reach our early twenties. A dog's prefrontal cortex is comparatively smaller than ours, and a pup's is even smaller, so impulse control is very difficult for a pup!
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It’s Yer ChoiceLecture15.1
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Say PleaseLecture15.2
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Get ItLecture15.3
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Flirt PoleLecture15.4
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DropLecture15.5
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Rewarding Good ChoicesLecture15.6
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Resource GuardingLecture15.7
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Unwanted Behaviour 10
We use modern training methods to encourage good good behaviour in place of unwanted behaviour.
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MotivationLecture16.1
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Control & ManagementLecture16.2
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Positive InterrupterLecture16.3
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Mutually Exclusive BehaviourLecture16.4
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Eye ContactLecture16.5
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HoldLecture16.6
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No JumpingLecture16.7
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Rewarding Good ChoicesLecture16.8
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DropLecture16.9
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Resource GuardingLecture16.10
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Recall 4
Recall is mostly about you being the best and most exciting thing in your pup's environment. We use lots of games to build engagement.
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Long LineLecture17.1
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Reflex to Recall CueLecture17.2
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EngagementLecture17.3
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GamesLecture17.4
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Loose Lead Walking 8
It's difficult for most pups to walk nicely on the lead. The've got too more legs than us and naturally want to move faster than we often do. Everything is exciting to them.
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LeadLecture18.1
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HarnessLecture18.2
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Opposition ReflexLecture18.3
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GamesLecture18.4
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MotivationLecture18.5
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Eye ContactLecture18.6
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Smiley LeadLecture18.7
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Drunken WalkingLecture18.8
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Husbandry 2
Many pups don't like to be handled in the way we want to handle them. This section tells you how to form positive associations with being handled.
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HandlingLecture19.1
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Bucket GameLecture19.2
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Tricks 6
Tricks are great for mental stimulation and are good for boosting the pup's confidence.
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Spin/TwistLecture20.1
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HoldLecture20.2
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DropLecture20.3
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GiveLecture20.4
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Wipe PawsLecture20.5
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Close the DoorLecture20.6
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Hobbies & Pastimes 1
Taking things further...
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HobbiesLecture21.1
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