Teaching your dog to respond to his or her name is an essential part of establishing clear lines of communication between the two of you. Whether you have a new puppy, or have just adopted an adult dog and would like to use a name of your choosing, you...
Author Archive for: Megan Maxwell
Is clicker training the most effective way to train dogs?
Is a word of praise as effective as a clicker sound for dog training? Read more from Dr. Stanley Coren in Psychology Today’s Canine Corner. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201704/is-clicker-training-the-most-effective-way-train-dogs
How to Select a Dog Trainer, ACVB Guidelines
Follow this link to read the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists’ guide to selecting a dog trainer for veterinarians. http://www.dacvb.org/wp-content/uploads/How-to-select-a-trainer-A-guide-for-veterinarians.pdf
CAAB Chat: The Education of Will – A Window on Comparative Trauma in People and Dogs
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell’s new book, a memoir titled The Education of Will, brings up many issues related to the experience and treatment of trauma in both people and companion animals. In conversation with Drs. Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep, the book is used as a...
Trainers Ring Spring 2017
Welcome back to the Trainers Ring! With warmer temperatures upon us, it’s time to get your spring training plans on track. Warmer weather brings a lot of joy to life with our dogs, as well as its own set of challenges. Between the fresh smells that were hiding under...
Amos the Anxious Airedale
In this excerpt from her behavior advice column, The Teacher’s Pets, Dr. Megan Maxwell, CAAB, reviews some intervention strategies for addressing canine separation anxiety. Amos was a handsome and well-behaved 2-year-old Airedale. His owners lived in a large home with a big fenced-in yard and Amos enjoyed days full...
Research Paper Summary
Echterling-Savage, K., DiGennaro Reed, F.D., Miller, L.K., & Savage, S. (2015). Effects of Caregiver-Implemented Aggression Reduction Procedure on Problem Behavior of Dogs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 18, 181-197. Summary Many studies in applied animal behavior rely on correlational designs or survey research, rather than experimental manipulations involving...
The Secret Life of Pets
The 2016 animated hit The Secret Life of Pets opens with an entertaining montage of scenes depicting how pets behave when their owners leave for the day. As owners say good-bye and head to work, closing the doors behind them, we see the Chihuahua who promptly urinates in the...
CAAB Chat: How Can Preference Assessments Help Us Evaluate Environmental Enrichment?
A variety of research studies have demonstrated that environmental enrichment improves animal welfare in a variety of settings, from laboratories, to farms to zoos. The most common approach to evaluating the effectiveness of environmental enrichment is direct observation of behavioral measures over time, such as the occurrence of stereotyped...
11th International Veterinary Behavior Meeting
September 14-17, 2017 Samorin, Slovakia Abstract submission instructions Abstracts must be submitted electronically using Microsoft MS Word file. The abstract must be submitted online (www.ivbmslovakia.org). Place your email in CC for verification of delivery. In the subject line indicate your name, abstract submission, and a number of the submission...
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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. 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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