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 | May 9, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
By Sue McCabe Many years ago, at a seminar in Edinburgh, I heard Patricia McConnell say that most dog walks wake the dog up, rather than tire the dog out. ‘But why is he not tired?’ I’m often asked. ‘I’ve...
by Daniel Antolec | Mar 14, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
This winter has been very challenging, especially for those of us living in the northern half of the United States. Winter has behaved like a house guest who does not know when it is time to leave. As I type …
by Pam Hogle | Feb 28, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians
An article from Australian Dog Lover on how to create a “sensory garden” for dogs was a nice escape from the cold of a Montana winter. It’s filled with great tips for creating mental stimulation for dogs that...
by BARKS from the Guild | Feb 4, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Training
By Tina Ferner Last week, I received a voicemail that a trainer NEVER wants to hear. It went like this, “Tina, this is Eileen. Dolly just killed Miley.” Dolly was a rescued mixed breed dog that weighed approximately 65 pounds...
