by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 26, 2021 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Daniel Antolec As an accredited professional dog trainer and certified canine behavior consultant I have devoted myself to helping anxious and fearful dogs. My journey on that path began on August 28, 2012 when I first began working with...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Jan 21, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
‘Banking the Positive’ is actually a comment I wish I could take credit for, but it’s actually something one of my clients said. She came up with it during a conversation we were having about her dog during some walk …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 14, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne A friend gave me a coffee cup some time ago which reads, “Cats know how you feel…they don’t care, but they know.” Well, recent research reveals that such comical turns of phrase are untrue. Not only can...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 7, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne Read the next sentence very carefully (and with a large pinch of salt): Feeding your cat one meal a day might be best. I can almost hear the gasps from cat guardians across the world! “Feed my …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 29, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Don Hanson When you have a dog that is exhibiting aggressive behavior, you have a responsibility to keep yourself, your family, your pets, and your community safe. A dog that is behaving aggressively is experiencing some form of emotional...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 22, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Michelle Underwood *This post is a selected entry from the Pet Professional Guild Writers’ Competition for Geek Week 2020* Observing dogs, particularly my own, is one of my favorite pastimes. I love how we can try and understand their...