by BARKS from the Guild | Feb 4, 2022 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Shelter & Rescue, Training
By Jane Gerard It is often stated that the relinquishment of dogs to animal shelters in Europe and the US is largely due to behavior issues (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, 2008; Miklósi, 2007). I am saddened but not...
by BARKS from the Guild | Jul 22, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Amy Martin Physical and mental stimulation is vital to every species on the planet. Squid, poison dart frogs, pigs, rats, cats, tortoises, spiders, jaguars, sheep, dogs, ferrets, parrots, you name it, they all need daily stimulation. Enrichment is a...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 17, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne The Star Trek character Spock once said: “Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Or the one.” (Meyer, 1982). This movie quote popped into my mind upon reading the...
by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
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by BARKS from the Guild | Sep 10, 2020 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, PPG Summit, Shelter & Rescue
By Maria Zarate As a veteran shelter professional, I’ve always sought outside the box to find effective and efficient methods to help residents skill build. Here are three “go to” methods we use regularly in the shelter environment and I...