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Technicians Corner announcement
Ever wondered why the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians was established? The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians is composed of...
Why shouldn't we use punishment to teach a dog not to jump up
In this post from Psychology Today's Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Emily Levine argues that positive punishment may not be...
Resident Rounds announcement
Kelly Ballantyne, Colleen Koch, Lorna Reichl, Deb Bryant and Leslie Sinn were privileged to spend a week with Dr. Sue...
The Sheltie who won't let his owners leave the yard
In this excerpt from Dr. Megan Maxwell's pet behavior advice column The Teacher's Pets, she addresses the case of a...
Canine Chin Rest Behavior video
Dog trainer Laura Monaco Torelli shares a training video for teaching a chin rest that can be used during veterinary...
The Bark Park: Should you bring your dog to the dog park?
In this post from Psychology Today's Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Ellen Lindell discusses the circumstances under which a dog...
Talking Terms – Positive Reinforcement
There is no shortage of recommendations for the use of positive reinforcement in today’s pet training and behavior books. Pet...
Video: Teaching Owners how to use the New Freedom Harness
In this video, Dr. Colleen Koch explains how to use the New Freedom body harness for dogs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vEs71ZIINs
Sustained eye contact between dog and human increases oxytocin in both
In this Scientific American post, Julie Hecht reviews a recent study examining the relationship between eye contact and oxytocin levels...
What to Consider When Adding to Your Four-Legged Family
In this post from Psychology Today's Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Meredith Stepita reviews some factors to consider when taking...