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Watch now: Tucson classes teach dogs to avoid snakes
Central Pet Tucson is one of several Tucson locations where rattlesnake safety trainings are available for dogs and their owners.
These trainings expose dogs to snakes with a professional handler, teaching avoidance skills to the dogs and owners. There is limited space available for trainings and more information on upcoming training dates can be found at centralpetaz.com/training/training-classes. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star
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The aquatic snake, which is native to central and eastern Arizona and to western New Mexico, has been in decline for the past two or three decades.
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