by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 23, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Training
All dogs can learn amazing things. Sometimes it’s us (maybe more than sometimes!) who don’t allow our dogs to fulfill their full potential, for whatever reason – time, other commitments, know-how etc. I want to look at a few things …
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 18, 2018 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Debbie Bauer Some people living with blind/deaf dogs report that their dogs have trouble staying asleep all night. Often their dogs will wake them during the night and can’t seem to settle back down to sleep. If your blind/deaf...
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 8, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Business & Consulting, Personal Development
By Joanne Ometz “The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” – Mark Twain This quote has become ubiquitous. It is on coffee mugs, bumper stickers, and T-shirts. But why do so many people feel this...
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 2, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Yvette Van Veen How to ask your dog questions…overshadowing part two. My last blog introduced the concept of overshadowing by offering a simple example to illustrate the point. For an explanation of the concept, you can read that blog...
by Pam Hogle | Jul 28, 2018 | Animal Behavior
A wonderful Australian study published July 6 looks at the expectations of potential dog adopters and considers them in light of the potential adopters’ previous dog ownership experience (or lack thereof). It’s a nice look at what people are thinking...
