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Pet Trick - Definitions
dispense: give out
be effective: work really well
finicky: picky; choosy
humane educator: a teacher who works for a humane society or animal shelter who goes to schools, churches, libraries, and other places to teach people about proper pet care
inform: teach; tell
in lieu: instead
motivation: reason for doing something
neutered: given a surgical operation to prevent a male dog from making babies. It also helps to avoid health and behavior problems later
obedience training: teaching dogs basic manners like sit, stay, down, come, walk on a leash, and more
proper pet care: it often depends on the pet, but it always includes the correct food for the type of pet, fresh water, proper housing, training, and lots of time with you, among other things
relinquished: given away
Schnauzer: a smallish terrier, originally from Germany ("Schnauzer" is the German word for nose)
spayed: given a surgical operation to prevent a female animal from having babies. It also helps to avoid health and behavior problems later
veterinarian (vet): an animal doctor