by BARKS from the Guild | Jun 1, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne “Play with your cat more – and give him a meaty diet…” I wouldn’t be surprised if variations on this kind of advice has been given by vets and cat behavior consultants over the eons. And indeed, …
by BARKS from the Guild | May 26, 2021 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Don Hanson Dogs are social animals, and most will actively seek out our companionship. They can quickly become accustomed to having their people around all the time (especially during these pandemic times when many of us are spending more...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 20, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Maureen Tay As a trainer, the issue of aggression is raised a lot. Indeed, it is the most commonly reported behavior issue by dog owners (Overall, 2013). One owner who contacted me recently had adopted a new dog and...
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 BARKS from the Guild | May 6, 2021 | BARKS from the Guild, Training
By Tamsin Durston As I set up my dog on the start line of an agility course, I want her to feel excited and exhilarated. At the same time, I also want her to feel relaxed within the environment and …
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...
