by Daniel Antolec | Nov 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Pet Guardians, Training
Dog trainers enjoy the privileged opportunity of influencing the life and welfare of other people’s pets. With that comes great responsibility to only use methods and equipment which are modern and effective, while promoting a positive relationship as the dog...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 11, 2019 | BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Gail Radtke Changing your career in your 40s is nerve-wracking at the best of times but I was lucky enough to have a very special friend to inspire and guide me towards following my passion. That special someone was …
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 7, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Donna Savoie Dickens’ family purchased him from a breeder when he was five months old. The breeder did not allow the family to see the entire litter nor the dam and sire before they took him, but brought him …
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 4, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Eileen Anderson How many of us have heard about food-toy failures from our friends and clients? “I tried the Kong with my puppy, but she didn’t like it,” or, “My dog is not smart enough for those puzzle...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 1, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting There’s a debate raging in Sweden about whether choke collars are potentially dangerous to dogs. Pros and cons of choke collars? Photo: Elf, Wikipedia Several influential dog coaches...
by BARKS from the Guild | Oct 30, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Anna Bradley October 31 (and the following week up until November 5 here in the United Kingdom) might be exciting, colourful and full of fun and entertainment, particularly for youngsters, but for pets and pet parents it can be...