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Happy Holidays…for Dogs too!
It can be so easy in all the madness and mayhem to overlook our dogs’ needs over the holiday period. Certainly, I always have an influx of inquiries at the beginning of a new year because a dog's behavior has regressed in some way.
Of course, we can't expect ourselves to be 'on it' 100% of ...
The Bigger Picture
By Morag Heirs
Within my day to day life as a canine professional, I am regularly asked for advice on cases where standard training approaches seem to be failing. In some of these cases, deafness or visual impairment is also part of the picture.
The case* I will talk about here illustrates ...
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Quick Cat Behavior Tip: Counter Surfing
By the Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee
Important Reminders about the Behavior
Getting up high is a natural feline behavior that enables cats to survey their territory and feel safe.
Other reasons cats might jump onto counters ...
Dog Behaviour and Managing Our Frustrations
We wouldn't be human if frustration didn't sometimes creep in when managing our dogs, particularly when helping them overcome training and behavior related issues. I don't think it's possible not to experience these emotions and I never blame ...
Feline Behavior Unmasked: Emesis in Cats – Common but Not Normal
By Dr. Liz Bales
Q: I have 2 cats. One throws up constantly. She has thicker fur (she a tortie) than the other. I try to brush her as often as I can but she's not a huge fan. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
A: This is such an ...
The Five Freedoms and Shirley
I had planned to write about a different topic today, but life often gets in the way of our plans -- such as having to euthanize one of my pets yesterday. She was just shy of 15 years and that is very old, for sheep. Her name was Shirley and ...
Jumping…A Perfectly Incompatible Solution!
As an animal behavior consultant, one of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, 'How do I stop my dog from jumping up?' Now there are, of course, multiple reasons why dogs may jump up - excitement, learned responses to given contexts, ...
Guess What – That Dog Video Is Probably Fake!
By Eileen Anderson
Many of us are beguiled by videos where dogs appear to be doing something very human or beyond what we usually consider to be their intelligence level, and some creators of dog videos exploit this tendency to get clicks. ...
PPG Summit 2020 Sessions: Please Don’t Stress Me-owt! Feline Stress and Stressors in the Shelter, the Veterinary Clinic, and the Home
BARKS presents session details from PPG's 2020 Summit and Workshops in Phoenix, Arizona
Session Details:
Presenter: Paula Garber
Session Title: Please Don’t Stress Me-owt! Feline Stress and Stressors in the Shelter, the Veterinary Clinic, ...
Feline Behavior Unmasked: Kitten Socialization
By Francine Miller
Q: Should I socialize my kitten? I’ve heard that this is important for puppies, but is it important for kittens too?
A: Yes! Although very few people are aware of how important this is, the socialization period is the ...