by BARKS from the Guild | May 11, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Training
By Lara Joseph As we all know, animals are fascinating, especially when it comes to their ability to learn and their individuality. I am attracted to intelligent animals who learn quickly and are able to change their behavior to get...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 29, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
We most definitely live in a ‘comparison society.’ Many of us are prone to comparing ourselves to others, their merits or otherwise, what they’ve achieved, what they own, don’t own, their assets – everything, in fact! I find this a...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 27, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Podcast Library
Join Niki Tudge and Victoria Stilwell of Positively as they chat about all things “positive.” Listen to the Podcast here on your preferred platform. Or simply click ‘Play’ below. Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 23, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Rachel Brix Pioneered by Dr. Hal Markowitz in the 1960s, enrichment originated from a focus on zoo animals. He called zoos “concrete wastelands” (Bender & Strong, 2019) and was determined to improve the animals’ lives in captivity. He first...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 20, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
As far as behavior consults go, it’s fair to say that reactivity is probably my most commonly encountered issue. The term ‘reactivity’ has become, I feel somewhat of a buzzword over recent years but what I’m referring to in this...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 6, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kristi Benson One cold day last spring, snow still clinging to the ground and ceding to the warm sun only on the tips of south-facing hillocks, I decided to do something new. I wouldn’t walk my dogs; nor would …
