by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 29, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
We most definitely live in a ‘comparison society.’ Many of us are prone to comparing ourselves to others, their merits or otherwise, what they’ve achieved, what they own, don’t own, their assets – everything, in fact! I find this a...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 20, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
As far as behavior consults go, it’s fair to say that reactivity is probably my most commonly encountered issue. The term ‘reactivity’ has become, I feel somewhat of a buzzword over recent years but what I’m referring to in this...
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 17, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Mary Jean Alsina “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott Many dogs who come into this world quickly learn that there are many storms of which to be afraid....
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 11, 2021 | Advocacy, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Kayla Sprague Before entering the world of dog training I had never really had an opinion on shock collars. To me they were just another kind of collar, another way to train a dog. I was unaware of any …