by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jun 25, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Of all the doggy and doggy parent issues, not coming back when called has got to be nearing the top of the list. There could be lots of variations of this, a casual sauntering back when your dog feels like …
by Eileen Anderson | Jun 17, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I was thinking the other day about how and why I have a dream relationship with my dogs. They are cooperative. They are sweet. They are responsive and easy to live with. You know how I got there? Training and …
by Daniel Antolec | Jun 15, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
Dogs and humans have a long history of living and working together, unique among species on this planet. In the modern age dogs wear many hats…companions, herders, protectors, search and rescue, guides for the blind, bomb and drug sniffers…just to …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jun 6, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting Is the dog fearful, or crouching? Does it matter, when you’re training? The world of animal trainers is divided, and I find that some trainers avoid the subject...
by Theo Stewart | Jun 3, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Dylan is an enthusiastic, friendly young dog, if a little over-excited at times. He is beautiful, but someone coming to house is a very exciting thing for the young 16-month-old Labradoodle. When I arrived the lady was doing her best …
by Anna Francesca Bradley | May 24, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
There comes a time in many dog owner’s lives where the thought is sprung…. ‘I wonder if Fido would like a friend?’ Inextricably bound with the idea are feelings of excitement, guilt, worry because there are so many aspects to …