by Diane Garrod | Aug 18, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
At a recent public event I attended, the question asked most by companion dog owners was, “How do I get my dog to stop barking?” As professionals, of course, the first thing we want to do is ask more …
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 11, 2022 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog guardians these days tend to be fairly aware of the crucial importance of socialization. These include the interactions a young puppy will have with people in his/her immediate family, people outside the family, and people of all different...
by Susan Nilson | Aug 4, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
In May 2016, Embark launched its comprehensive pet genetic test in partnership with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. According to Embark’s website, the test will track “over 200,000 genetic markers, offering ancestry analysis as well as an...
by Patience Fisher | Jul 28, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Patience Fisher From cat food commercials to cartoons and internet cats, it is something of a running joke that cats are picky eaters. But is this common assumption correct? According to C.A. Tony Buffington, a leading researcher...
by Susan Nilson | Jul 14, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild
By Susan Nilson Marco Adda is a freelance dog behavior consultant, independent researcher, dog-human facilitator (or dog trainer if you prefer), animal advocate, and educator who is passionate about all things canine. He describes himself as a “globetrotter who...
by Angelica Steinker | Jul 7, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Angelica Steinker Consent testing is an informal experiment which allows a dog to offer consent regarding a specific situation. Via her body language the dog communicates a yes or no response. This information is used to: • Improve...
