by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 4, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Sheila S. Blanchette Anthropomorphism is quite a mouthful of a word, defined by Lexico (2021) as “the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.” Anthropomorphism is commonly seen in our day-to-day lives through social...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Sep 9, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
How often do you feel you really connect with your dog? I mean really? Do you feel that you understand how she feels? Do you recognize that things have changed? For example, maybe healthwise your dog is not quite …
by BARKS from the Guild | Sep 2, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians
By Andrea Carne Aggression in cats. It’s a sensitive and difficult issue for many cat owners and one that can lead to relinquishment or even euthanasia – particularly when the behavior is directed towards the humans of the household. In...
by BARKS from the Guild | May 20, 2021 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
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 and...
by Anna Francesca Bradley | Apr 29, 2021 | Animal Behavior, Pet Guardians, Training
We most definitely live in a ‘comparison society.’ Many of us are prone to comparing ourselves to others, their merits or otherwise, what they’ve achieved, what they own, don’t own, their assets – everything, in fact! I find this a...
