I often hear from pet owners that they are reluctant to walk their dogs due to various weather conditions (excessive heat, cold, snow, or rain). When the weather outside is frightful, what are some indoor options for exercising your dog? One option is tug-of-war, but tug toys (e.g., ropes...
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What if your Therapist had a Dog in the Office?
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Theresa DePorter summarizes a study that examined the possible benefits of assistance dogs in the psychotherapeutic context. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201501/what-if-your-therapist-had-dog-in-the-office
Website Recommendation: www.BehaviorWorks.org
Dr. Susan Friedman is a leader in the field of applied animal behavior. Her website, www.BehaviorWorks.org, provides a treasure trove of valuable information relating to the application of behavior analysis to improve the behavior and enrich the lives of nonhuman animals living and interacting with people in a variety...
The Role of a Behavioral Consultant
Applied animal behaviorists and veterinary behaviorists typically are called in by pet owners to address a variety of behavior problems and training deficits exhibited by their companion animals. Our job is to assess the situation, provide a functional characterization of the problem behavior, and offer interventions that can help...
Practical Management Tips for Dogs with Behavioral Issues
Dr. Wailani Sung provides several useful strategies for managing pet behavior and avoiding its escalation until a reliable behavioral intervention plan can be developed. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201501/practical-management-tips-dogs-behavior
Job Posting: Associate Animal Care Specialist (Elephants)
I wanted to share an AZA job posting for those of you who might know someone interested in behavioral work with elephants. Requirements include “college degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Communications or related field preferred.” Primary responsibility: “Comprehensive elephant behavior management, utilizing creative, positive reinforcement in a choice-based, behaviorally...
Preventing Food Guarding
Many animals have a natural tendency to guard access to valuable resources, such as food, mates, and territory. Dogs are no exception, and when companion canines begin growling over the food bowl, this resource guarding can present quite a challenge for owners. Food guarding in dogs can be characterized...
Video Set Review: Jane Killion's “Puppy Culture”
Review of Jane Killion’s “Puppy Culture”: The Powerful First 12 Weeks That Can Shape Your Puppy’s Future Video Set January 19, 2015 Sometimes life brings delightful surprises and I can’t wait to share one that recently arrived, beautifully packed in my mail. The five DVD set, “Puppy Culture” by...
My Pet Hates the Vet!
In this blog post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Wailani Sung discusses ways to decrease pets’ fearful behavior exhibited in the veterinary clinic. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201501/my-pet-hates-the-vet
Recent Issue of Behavioural Processes devoted to canine behavior research
Those interested in some current directions in canine behavior and cognition research should check out the most recent issue of Behavioural Processes, Volume 110, which is devoted entirely to the subject: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03766357/110 The Editorial in this issue, written by Dr. Monique Udell, is copied below. It has been just...
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Address: 654 NS-2 Elmsdale, NS, B2S 1C9, Canada
Elmsdale
Nova Scotia
B2S1C9
I am currently seeing canine and feline behaviour consultations. I see mainly cases on aggression,compulsive behaviours, generalized anxiety and separation anxiety. I also consult vet to vet and would love to consult with more trainers who reach out. If you have any questions or want to know more details please reach out to my work email [email protected] or my personal Read more... -
Address: 10564 Powley Ct
Lake Country
British Columbia
V4V 1V5
I am a current resident with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorist. I limit my practice to the province of British Columbia for in-person and direct to client video consultation. Read more... -
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 about medication plans for behavioral modification, handling and less stressful care at veterinary visits. 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...
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