by BARKS from the Guild | May 7, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Training
By Susan Nilson and Angelica Steinker Amongst dog trainers and enthusiasts, Dr. Gregory Berns is probably best known for his pioneering work that specializes in the use of brain imaging technologies to gain a greater understanding of canine motivation and...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 22, 2020 | BARKS from the Guild, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
By Suzanne Clothier At the heart of any relationship is communication. On so many levels, how effectively we communicate plays a huge role in the quality, tenor and overall success of a relationship. As psychologist and family therapist pioneer Virginia...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 16, 2020 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Daniel Antolec My clients Maggie and George* had both grown up with dogs. Now, as a married couple, they were ready for a puppy of their own. In 2009, they bought a house with a large lot that was …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Apr 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By the Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee Important Reminders about the Behavior Scratching is a normal, natural behavior for cats that serves many purposes: To communicate and modulate social interactions with other cats by: o Leaving behind a...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Mar 17, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Amy Martin Q: My older cat does something frustrating while eating his food. He eats some of it, then tries to cover the rest of it with miscellaneous items nearby. Sometimes he even paws at the ground around his...
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Barb Levenson Have you ever seen that look in your dog’s eyes? He looks at you and it feels like he truly loves you. Well, you are probably right. Scientists are discovering that we may actually be correct. Our …
