It’s All in the Management
By Dr. Morag Heirs
When you are dealing with a deaf puppy or an adolescent deaf dog in a rescue environment, mouthing and nipping is often high on the list of problem behaviors.
Do deaf dogs and puppies mouth, nip ...
Empowerment for a Better Quality of Life
By Miki Saito
When looking after a blind dog, it is vital to know his abilities as well as his challenges so we do not limit his world any more than necessary.
Blind dogs still need to explore and achieve things on ...
Playing It Safe
By Andrea Carne
“Play with your cat more – and give him a meaty diet…” I wouldn’t be surprised if variations on this kind of advice has been given by vets and cat behavior consultants over the eons. And indeed, in ...
Alone Training
By Don Hanson
Dogs are social animals, and most will actively seek out our companionship. They can quickly become accustomed to having their people around all the time (especially during these pandemic times when ...
Play vs. Aggression
By Maureen Tay
As a trainer, the issue of aggression is raised a lot. Indeed, it is the most commonly reported behavior issue by dog owners (Overall, 2013).
One owner who contacted me recently had adopted a new dog ...
The Porcine Phenomenon
By Lara Joseph
As we all know, animals are fascinating, especially when it comes to their ability to learn and their individuality. I am attracted to intelligent animals who learn quickly and are able to change ...
A Positive Strategy
By Tamsin Durston
As I set up my dog on the start line of an agility course, I want her to feel excited and exhilarated. At the same time, I also want her to feel relaxed within the environment and completely ...
Pet Professional Guild Announces Geek Week 2021; Invites Proposals for Presentations from Industry Experts
Following on from success of inaugural event, second edition of Geek Week will take place on November 13-17, 2021
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