by Anna Francesca Bradley | Sep 23, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
I have seen many posts on social media recently by dog owners regarding ‘out of control’ dogs in public spaces. I don’t recall this much of an outcry 3, 5 or way back 10 years ago, so is it really …
by BARKS from the Guild | Sep 10, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Karolina Westlund Ph.D. of PPG corporate partner Illis Animal Behaviour Consulting Destructive behaviour can be extremely frustrating. Image: concept by ILLIS ABC, drawing by Pyrrth Destructive behaviour from your beloved pet can be a nuisance. Assuming there’s not...
by Drayton Michaels | Sep 6, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Dog play is comprised of “ritualized aggression”, and aggression is rooted in fear. In ritualized aggression, there are varying degrees of fear/stress/aversions, along the spectrum from slight stress to possibly full blown fear, that results in a fight or bite...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Aug 26, 2019 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
So you’ve decided after much decision and debate that another four-legged member will join your household. It’s definitely something that needs lots of careful consideration: A quick checklist to think about: Should you choose a dog or a bitch? How...
by BARKS from the Guild | Aug 21, 2019 | Pet Guardians, Training
By Debbie Bauer Here is my handsome, clever, fun-loving boy Vinny on our recent trip to Purina Farms. This picture was taken at their Visitor Center and he is smiling, which is his normal state of mind. You see, on...
