by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 7, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Dr. Lynn Bahr As cat lovers, we’ve all been scratched at least once. But why do some cats play so rough when others never scratch or bite? Cats, by their very nature, are ferocious hunters. These behaviors are formed...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 3, 2019 | Pet Guardians
By Danette Johnston When I opened a dog day care 19 years ago, I did so because I had been working a shelter and noticed that the majority of the dogs in the shelter were there because they were not …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 20, 2018 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Debbie Bauer I am over-the-moon proud of my boy Vinny this month! He and I were away from home for three weeks this month, visiting new places, doing new things, and he took it all in stride. We had...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Dec 19, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
It’s nearly Christmas, traditionally the time of year when we look forward to enjoying lots of yummy food, time with our friends and family, hopefully a break from work and of course – pressies! Lots of us also think about …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | Dec 6, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Jennifer Van Valkenburg I actually came to cat training completely by accident. My kitty was overweight and unhealthy so her vet recommended an entirely new lifestyle. This came with adding exercise (I remember thinking, how do you exercise a...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 3, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Michelle Wieser When a leashed dog barks, pulls or lunges at other dogs (or wildlife, skateboards, kids, bikers, etc.), it is known as leash reactivity. Dogs may feel trapped and restricted by the leash and, unfortunately, given that they...
