by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 22, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Michelle Underwood *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020* Observing dogs, particularly my own, is one of my favorite pastimes. I love how we can try and understand their...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 17, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Tiff Shao *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020 * The aquamarine waters looked extra enticing as we approached the river crossing. It was a hot August day and...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting I recently did a little experiment on Facebook. First, my friends and followers helped me name the company’s new mascot, and they also told me what species he...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 7, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Dr. Liz Bales What is the essence of a cat? When we understand what motivates a cat’s behavior, we understand what to expect from a cat — as a human companion and a companion to other cats in our …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 3, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Joan Hunter Mayer of PPG corporate partner Transpaw Gear® At TransPaw Gear, we want people to have adventures with dogs that are safe and fun. One way to help ensure that happens is by teaching dogs a few...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 30, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Sharon Empson It has been a little over a year since I trained Dudley as part of my Karen Pryor Academy Certification as a Pet Trainer. Not wanting to add more furry pets to our home, I chose a …
