by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 7, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Training
By Lara Joseph Many people are astounded at the intelligence of pigs. Of all the animals that I train, one of my attractions to pigs is how quickly they learn. I had wanted to train pigs for quite a while, …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Feb 27, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By the Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee Important Reminders about the Behavior Getting up high is a natural feline behavior that enables cats to survey their territory and feel safe. Other reasons cats might jump onto counters include to obtain...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Feb 19, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Dr. Liz Bales Q: I have 2 cats. One throws up constantly. She has thicker fur (she a tortie) than the other. I try to brush her as often as I can but she’s not a huge fan. Any …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Jan 24, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Francine Miller Q: Should I socialize my kitten? I’ve heard that this is important for puppies, but is it important for kittens too? A: Yes! Although very few people are aware of how important this is, the socialization period...
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Jan 16, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Tabitha Kucera Q: Why does my cat paw at the water in her bowl prior to drinking it? A: Pawing at, playing with or even splashing in a water dish is not as strange for cats as you might …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Jan 6, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Paula Garber Q: Why does my cat wake me up in the middle of the night? Is it because cats are nocturnal? A: Cats are actually crepuscular, which means they tend to be most active at dawn and dusk …
