by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 20, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
As far as behavior consults go, it’s fair to say that reactivity is probably my most commonly encountered issue. The term ‘reactivity’ has become, I feel somewhat of a buzzword over recent years but what I’m referring to in this...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 6, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kristi Benson One cold day last spring, snow still clinging to the ground and ceding to the warm sun only on the tips of south-facing hillocks, I decided to do something new. I wouldn’t walk my dogs; nor would …
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 1, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Dr. Lisel O’Dwyer The Adelaide Hills, South Australia have recently faced severe brushfires, an unfortunate situation that has prompted the discussion of the logistical differences between evacuating and housing horses versus dogs and other small domestic pets in...
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 25, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne Regardless of whichever behavior issue I have been called upon to assist a cat guardian with – whether it be inappropriate toileting, aggression towards humans, or aggression between cats in a multicat household – I can almost...
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 17, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Mary Jean Alsina “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott Many dogs who come into this world quickly learn that there are many storms of which to be afraid....
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 11, 2021 | Advocacy, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kayla Sprague Before entering the world of dog training I had never really had an opinion on shock collars. To me they were just another kind of collar, another way to train a dog. I was unaware of any …
