by Anna Francesca Bradley | Feb 25, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Spring’s here (almost), the weather’s improving, the mud’s drying, the morning’s are getting lighter and the day’s longer and you just feel better. So why not use this time to think about how you and your dog work together? It’s...
by Daniel Antolec | Feb 15, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
Dog adoption is near and dear to my heart, and one which, hopefully, leads to a celebration that lasts for the life of the pet. The main concern I have heard people express is that adopting a dog is likely …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 31, 2019 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Lily Mickleburgh The use of rewards in dog training is becoming increasingly popular as an effective way of encouraging desired behaviours. However, subtle differences in what you use as a reward, where and when you reward them, can all...
by Tonya Wilhelm | Jan 22, 2019 | Pet Guardians
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean you and your dog need to stay inside. A dog needs both physical and mental daily exercise. Hiking with your dog in the winter can be a lot of fun. But, before you …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 15, 2019 | Business & Consulting, Personal Development, Pet Guardians, Training
By Don Hanson What we know about the science of canine behavior and dog training is continually evolving. As such, every year I like to select a new book to recommend to my students, my staff, area veterinarians, and my …
by Daniel Antolec | Jan 14, 2019 | Advocacy, Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
Getting a new pet is exciting and family members may feel eager to get started with all the fun they have imagined having with their new addition. That is certainly how I felt about every new animal which I took …
