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Use Natural Rewards Strategically

Use Natural Rewards Strategically Click here for original post One often encounters the use of treats in dog training and...

The Benefits of Fostering an Animal

The Benefits Of Fostering An Animal By Dr. Megan E. Maxwell, Ph.D. My first adventures in the world of observing...

Bolting out of the Front Door

Many clients have called me in to address their dog's bolting behavior. Bolting refers to a dog’s tendency to run...

Drop It!

Drop It! by Megan Maxwell, Ph.D., CAAB One wonderful option for owners interested in playing with their dog is tug-of-war,...

Teaching Verbal Cues: How to Make your Words Matter

Dogs and cats are social animals who can learn easily to respond to many of our words, gestures, and body...

Teaching Sit/Stay by the Front Door

It’s useful for many reasons to teach your dog to Sit and Stay while the front door opens. In addition...

Dog Bolting

Q: I have a 3 1/2-year-old male silky terrier who is very intelligent and lovable. He has a large, fenced-in...

When Cats and Crates Clash

When Cats and Crates Clash Cat owners Chris and Jess called me in to help them with their beloved 6-year-old...

Is every dog bite aggressive?

I received the call late on a Friday and the woman’s voice on the other end of the line sounded...

Where Not to Take your Dog

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decoding-your-pet/201711/where-not-take-your-dog From The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in Psychology Today's Decoding your Pet series