Notacatperson

Notacatperson

By Caroline Kocman When one knows and understands how an animal communicates, it becomes easier to appreciate that ...
Don’t Believe the Hype

Don’t Believe the Hype

By Eileen Anderson A typical product description for an electronic fence will say it is safe and simple. Its ...
When Food Toys “Fail”

When Food Toys “Fail”

By Eileen Anderson How many of us have heard about food-toy failures from our friends and clients? “I tried the ...

Five Days from Fear to Fun – Classical Counterconditioning

By Yvette Van Veen I decided to spend some recent holiday time working on a whistle recall.  This is when a dog ...

September 25, 2018: New Study on Canine Communication Says More Investigation Still Needed

New study aims to "provide an overview of the recent literature about dog communication, describing the different ...

September 19, 2018: Pet Professional Guild Celebrates Shock-Free Coalition with Photo/Video Competition Showcasing Force-Free Training

By Pet Professional Guild The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) has marked November 17, 2018 as the International Day ...
Targeting Like a Pro

Targeting Like a Pro

By Lara Joseph I have worked with several birds that have been labeled aggressive. One of the first things I teach ...
A Two-Way Conversation

A Two-Way Conversation

By Kathie Gregory What is often missing in the horse human relationship is “conversation.” In many instances, ...
Money in the Bank

Money in the Bank

By Patience Fisher People often assume their cats are fine because they are not doing anything to upset the people ...
Adapting To Change

Adapting To Change

By Lara Joseph ...changes outside the everyday routine, such as traveling or having visitors, can be a huge source ...
The Human Impact

The Human Impact

By Anna Bradley As dog owners, trainers, and behavior consultants, we have a deep empathy with our dogs and, ...
What the Experts Say about BSL

What the Experts Say about BSL

By BARKS from the Guild Scientists, canine behavior and training professionals, animal welfare associations and ...