BARKS News – March 2021

BARKS News – March 2021

Listen to the March 2021 edition of BARKS News! Highlights include: FREE member event Up Your Business Game! ...
BARKS Podcast with Lisa and Brad Waggoner: March 12, 2021

BARKS Podcast with Lisa and Brad Waggoner: March 12, 2021

Join Niki Tudge and guests Lisa and Brad Waggoner of Cold Nose College in Murphy, North Carolina, as they discuss ...
A Cautionary Tale

A Cautionary Tale

By Kayla Sprague Before entering the world of dog training I had never really had an opinion on shock collars. ...
Pet Professional Accreditation Board launches French language option for training and behavior credentials

Pet Professional Accreditation Board launches French language option for training and behavior credentials

LECANTO, Fla. - March 9, 2021 - The Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) has completed translation of its ...
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

By Dorothy Heffernan With a growing interest in ‘least intrusive, minimally aversive’ (LIMA) training methods ...
New Certificate Course: Helping Your Dog in the Post-COVID World

New Certificate Course: Helping Your Dog in the Post-COVID World

The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour Ltd. (ISCP) has a reputation for excellence, with ...
A Letter to the First Dogs about Training Gear

A Letter to the First Dogs about Training Gear

Woofs from Gizmo's Office Hey Major and Champ! I wanted to drop you a quick note and congratulate you both on ...
The Right Dog Harness for the Job

The Right Dog Harness for the Job

By Joan Hunter Mayer of PPG corporate partner Transpaw Gear® What do selecting a harness for your dog and shoe ...
Fear at the Vet: Examining Risk Factors

Fear at the Vet: Examining Risk Factors

BARKS: How important is the behavior of the guardian in the context of attending the vet; was this found to have ...
Itchy Dog or Stressed Dog?

Itchy Dog or Stressed Dog?

The relationship between stress, behavior and animal health is complex and varied. Chronic, long-term stress ...
Reducing Fear – and the Importance of Choice

Reducing Fear – and the Importance of Choice

Counterconditioning is one of the most important techniques in animal training (arguably top five). Simply put, ...
Trick Bunnies

Trick Bunnies

By Emily Cassell  “So, where do you plan to hold your trick classes?” asked the interviewer from Do More with ...