by Anna Francesca Bradley | May 24, 2017 | Training
The Power of Motivation As a behaviour consultant meeting with clients who are seeking to alter their dog’s behaviour, I am always asking owners to think about their dog’s motivation – what is it for that individual dog that will...
by Barbara Hodel | May 21, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Personal Development, Training
When we get a puppy or a rescue dog, as a first time or an experienced dog owner or as a competitor in a dog sport, we have certain expectations. We hope for the perfect companion or the perfect agility …
by Eileen Anderson | May 17, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Is “choice” a code word for negative reinforcement? It can be. Seems like that’s the context where I see it pop up the most. I’ve written a lot about choice. Two of my major points are: Many people are confused...
by Daniel Antolec | May 12, 2017 | Advocacy, Pet Guardians
Pet food safety is a big deal to me, and to my dogs. As my dog’s best advocate I want to know what is in the bag and whether it will harm my dogs. I would like to believe I …
by Tonya Wilhelm | May 9, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
What To Do If You Find a Lost Dog or Cat Have you ever been out and about and found a lost dog or cat? I’m sure if you have, your heart started to race thinking about how you would …
by Pet Professional Guild Cat Committee | May 5, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Marilyn Krieger Litter box avoidance is one of the most common reasons cats are surrendered to shelters and euthanized. It is so sad and so unnecessary. Although the problem is hard to live with, it is also one of …
by Pam Hogle | Apr 28, 2017 | Pet Guardians
When should a dog stop sleeping in a crate? Most people, when faced with this question, will think about whether the dog can be trusted in the house unsupervised: Will she sleep through the night? Can I leave her alone …
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 24, 2017 | Training
It usually starts when I receive a call from a distressed client who informs me that their dog is, or has, suddenly turned ‘aggressive.’ They tell me their dog has ‘challenged’ them in some way: baring teeth, snarling, growling or...
by Niki Tudge | Apr 21, 2017 | Training
Each year I am reminded of the importance of PPG’s Guiding Principles and our ability to manage them on a daily basis. As I read through them yesterday I felt it would be a good reminder for each of us...
by Barbara Hodel | Apr 21, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
What is the most difficult thing to teach our dogs? Coming back or a great recall? While I do agree that this is a difficult behavior, I do think teaching calm is much more difficult. Being calm is not the …
