by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 30, 2019 | Training
By Eileen Anderson Here is something I taught with positive reinforcement that enhances Clara’s life and mine. I’ve taught her to respond positively to being interrupted, and even to interrupt herself. This trained behavior helps us get along smoothly from...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Dec 23, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
Okay, you’ve unwrapped the pressies, eaten the turkey, spent time with the family, watched endless hours of TV….what next? If you’ve got the luxury of some time off, why not use the festive period to spend a little more time …
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 21, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Learning Theory, Training
By Lara Joseph Foraging is defined as searching for food. From my observations, however, much more is involved than the mere hunt for food when a parrot carries out this behavior. I am fascinated with watching birds forage because it...
by BARKS from the Guild | Dec 6, 2019 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Morag Heirs Our canine companions are remarkably adaptable and, based on current thinking, this ability has allowed them to take advantage of the rubbish dumps created by primitive humans and shaped the transformation from wolf-like ancestor through to domesticated...