by BARKS from the Guild | May 21, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Jenny Efimova Reactive behavior is the tip of the iceberg. It’s what we see: the lunging, the barking, the snarling, the growling, etc. It’s what’s above the surface and it’s what we often want to stop. What we don’t...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 15, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting Many animal trainers, veterinarians and pet owners highlight the importance of controlling animals. Controlling them, as in restricting the animals’ movement, their choices and their...
by BARKS from the Guild | Apr 11, 2019 | Advocacy, Business & Consulting, News Releases, Pet Guardians, Training
By Niki Tudge and Susan Nilson In recent years, much creditable scientific study has been given to dog training and behavior modification methods and their respective efficacy and consequences. The preponderance of the evidence shown by these studies indicates that...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Mar 25, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
In today’s society, it seems everything has to happen ‘now.’ Results are expected instantaneously and I think, sadly, this notion has to a certain extent worked it’s way into how we think, feel, and live our lives with our dogs …
by BARKS from the Guild | Mar 7, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Jennifer Smith of EasyPetFence.com, a PPG corporate partner Dog trainers, animal shelters and pet owners alike choose to fence-in yards for several reasons. For one, pet fencing allows dogs and cats to exercise; play; and socialize with other animals....