Sudden change in your dog’s behavior? He could be in pain. Click Here for Original Post In our practice, we are regularly presented with dogs whose behaviors appear to have changed abruptly. Often once we take a deep dive into their histories we uncover signs that the behavior problem...
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Survey Shows Which Treatments Are Effective for Fireworks Fears in Dogs
Survey Shows Which Treatments Are Effective for Fireworks Fears in Dogs Click Here for Original Post By Zazie Todd, PhD Many dogs are afraid of the bangs and whistles from fireworks, up to half according to one study. A new, large survey by Dr. Stefanie Riemer (University of Bern) shows that treatments...
Why it’s Hard Being Tiny and Cute
WHY IT’S HARD BEING TINY AND CUTE By: Dr. Jen Summerfield Click Here for Original Post Today, I want to talk about little dogs. I was at a client’s home a few weeks ago, doing a behavior consultation for their adorable two-year-old Maltese mix. “Chloe” had a tendency to...
Does Behavior Affect How Long Cats Stay in Shelters?
Does Behavior Affect How Long Cats Stay in Shelters? Mikel Delgado • March 13, 2020 Click for Original Post The goal for any animal shelter is to keep animals there for the shortest time possible, and help them get adopted as quickly as possible. Understanding what factors might impact “length of...
What Are We Going To Do With These Cats?! Case Studies in Difficult-to-Home Shelter Cats: Craisin
Cheryl Kolus, DVM, KPA-CTP Click for Original Post Craisin Her big green eyes sucked me in the moment I saw them. They had the potential to be so beautiful, but right now they were filled to the brim with fear. And they wouldn’t change much for a good 10 weeks....
How will the economic fallout of COVID-19 affect pets?
How will the economic fallout of COVID-19 affect pets? Click Here for Original Post Recession can increase relinquishment of pets and reduce adoptions. What will the economic effects of COVID-19 be on pets? By Zazie Todd, PhD In the news, we’ve seen heartening stories of people choosing to adopt...
WHY “SIT” HAPPENS: CUES VS. CONSEQUENCES
WHY “SIT” HAPPENS: CUES VS. CONSEQUENCES Click Here for Original Post By Dr. Jen Summerfield Today’s topic is one that you might not have ever given much thought to, but it has more impact on your training than you might think! What makes behavior happen? Or to put it...
The Drug Resistant Client
Advances in animal behavior has helped veterinarians provide less stressful care to many patients, both large and small. The ability to correctly read the body language of stress before it reaches aggression, and then respond to this by changing the exam room, treatment and hospitalization areas has helped keep...
Dog Training Methods Affect Attachment to the Owner
Dog Training Methods Affect Attachment to the Owner Originally posted on Companion Animal Psychology Dogs trained with aversive methods are less likely to show a ‘secure base’ effect, study shows. Image Credit: Well Pet Coach When people use aversive methods to train dogs, it is associated with risks to the...
Are Cats Who Spray Stressed Out?
Are cats who spray stressed out? Mikel Delgado PhD, CAAB• January 20, 2020 A new study compares cats who spray with those who urinate outside the litter box…and their feline housemates. As I like to say, nothing sends cats to the pound quicker than urine around the house…whether it’s in...
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Address: VJHX+J7 Valdosta
Valdosta
Georgia
31602
Providing in-home veterinary behavior consultations for pets suffering from behavioral problems including human-directed aggression, aggression towards other pets in the household, and fears and anxieties such as separation anxiety. Read more... -
Address: Fuzhou
Fuzhou
Fujian
350001
Specializing in the adjustment of behavioral problems of dogs and cats, based on a positive scientific approach, with game interaction at the core, and the goal of enhancing the relationship between humans and animals,. we promote animal welfare. Read more... -
Address: 1800 Denison Ave
Manhattan
Kansas
66506
I am a primary care practitioner with over 21 years of experience in a multi-doctor small animal hospital followed by work as a clinical associate professor within a veterinary teaching hospital. I seek out 25-50 hours + of high quality continuing education annually in behavior taught by experts in the field and use this knowledge to manage canine and feline Read more... -
Address: Gerrardstown
Gerrardstown
West Virginia
25420
Multi-certified dog trainer, behavior consultant, and groomer. Licensed Vererinary Technician. Read more... -
Address: 5142 Hollister Avenue #544
Santa Barbara
California
93101
California based veterinarian certified in both feline and canine behavior. I offer in-person and tele-health behavioral consultations. I can work with you independently or consult with your veterinarian. Please see my website for more information: www.pawsitiveanimalcare.vet Read more... -
Address: 20337 Farmington Rd
Livonia
Michigan
48152
My veterinary practice, established in 2007, is Great Lakes Veterinary Behavior Consultants. It is a behavior-only veterinary clinic in Livonia, Michigan (southeast Michigan). I also offer housecalls. I have a wonderful, knowledgeable trainer working for me. She is soon to finish her program to become a KPA CTP. Read more... -
Address: South Korea
anyang-si
Gyeonggi-do
14033
Conduct behavior correction and counseling of positive reinforcement/humanitarian methods based on the latest knowledge and theory in veterinary behavioral academia, not correction methods using coercion/aversive learning. The basis of behavioral therapy is to find the best approach for the situation and environment, which requires systematic analysis of the causes of behavioral problems from various perspectives. * Factor analysis: genetic background, Read more... -
Address: Austin
Austin
Texas
I’m a general practice veterinarian with a special interest in feline behavior, and I offer housecall and virtual cat behavior consults within Austin, TX. Outside of clinical practice, I’ve been a frequent contributor to Fear Free (including serving on the Fear Free speakers bureau) and volunteer on the AAFP Cat Friendly Practice committee, which strives to make vet care less Read more...
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