by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 22, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Sue McCabe I have a confession. I sometimes feed my dogs from the table. When I go out to eat with my dog we are sharing quality time, and a meal together. So as long as my dog is...
by Eileen Anderson | Apr 17, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Training
Once upon a time, there was a girl who decided to teach her dog some tricks. She figured out that if she gave her dog something he liked after he did something she liked, he was liable to do the …
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 15, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting Many animal trainers, veterinarians and pet owners highlight the importance of controlling animals. Controlling them, as in restricting the animals’ movement, their choices and their...
by Daniel Antolec | Apr 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
Years ago my wife and I adopted a wonderful yellow Labrador named Charlie. At first, he had normal weight, at around 75 pounds. He steadily gained weight until he reached 100 pounds. A veterinary exam determined Charlie had a thyroid …
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 4, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Sue McCabe I still regularly hear from clients that they have been told they shouldn’t play tug with their dog. It causes aggression; it creates a hard mouthed dog who will damage game (if you’re into that sort of...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 2, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Training
By Nichola Marshall This is going to sound like an Oscar acceptance speech and it kind of is because I feel like I have won something very special – a change of perspective. So before I start crying I want …
