An Allegory: What Happens if a Dog is Punished for Having a Phobia?
By Sandra Machado
Johnny is five years old and he is a great kid. He is loving, does very well in school ...
Treat Value: What Should You Use?
By Yvette Van Veen
Which Treat Value Is BEST? It depends. There’s so much variation in how food reinforcements ...
Addressing Aggression, the Force-Free Way
By Diane Garrod
Reactivity is by no means necessarily an intent to do harm; the dog who hides shivering behind her ...
What Does “Happy” Look Like?
By Lara Joseph
I think it’s fair to say that most animals in our care have their choices restricted to some ...
Protecting Your Business
By David Pearsall
Unfortunately, most general liability policies contain exclusions for personal property in the ...
Calm Vet Visits
By Victoria Blais
For cats, less really is more. This means less noise, less handling, less restraint, fewer loud ...
A Better Dog-Human Understanding
By Susan Nilson
We may assume that a free-ranging dog lives unhappily without a human family. In some instances, ...
The Durability of “Dominance”
By Anna Bradley
The internet is great because there’s so much knowledge out there, but here’s the caveat – is it ...
Tips for Working with Clients with Mobility Impairments
By Veronica Sanchez
A large and rambunctious dog can pull an owner off their feet, even if they do not have any ...
Portland Blog Competition: May I Speak to the Manager?
By Tina Ferner
Last week, I received a voicemail that a trainer NEVER wants to hear. It went like this, “Tina, ...
The What, Where and When of Rewards
By Lily Mickleburgh
The use of rewards in dog training is becoming increasingly popular as an effective way of ...
January 28, 2019: New Study Examines Adult Womens’ Sleep Quality, Routines in Relation to Pet Ownership
Scientists have gathered data to investigate whether the presence of a pet in the bed impacts human sleep quality ...