The health benefits of human-animal interactions have been well-documented. Thousands of horses provide therapy to people with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities. Some unique features of horses, compared to dogs and other therapy and service animals, is that they are large and strong, and can...
Author Archive for: Megan Maxwell
Wintertime Activities for our Furry Family Members
As we settle in for the typically more sedentary wintry months ahead, it’s important to assess the exercise and enrichment needs of our dogs. For many dogs, warmer weather promises opportunities for long walks, exciting Frisbee and ball play, or hours just basking under the sun with their humans...
AAHA 2015 Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines
How about starting the new year with a reading or re-reading of the AAHA 2015 Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines? Here’s the link! https://www.aaha.org/professional/resources/behavior_management_guidelines.aspx
Factors that Predict Success in Dog Behavior Therapy and Training
Dr. Megan E. Maxwell, CAAB, discusses some of the factors that impact a dog’s response to behavior therapy: For some dog owners, the question of how much their dog can learn is a challenging but exciting one. They envision fun possibilities in agility, advanced obedience, therapy dog work, or...
Tools for Managing the Aggressive Dog
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Liz Stelow, DVM, DACVB, describes some products that can be useful in the management of canine aggression. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201610/tools-managing-the-aggressive-dog
Canine Sports
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Liz Stelow, DVM, DACVB, describes some fun and engaging sports for dogs. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201610/canine-sports
Food Toys and Dispensers for Dogs and Cats
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Liz Stelow, DVM, DACVB describes some popular and behaviorally beneficial food dispensing toys for pets. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201609/food-toys-and-dispensers-dogs-and-cats
CAABChats Webinar – Case History Presentation: Resolution of Complex, Dangerous Aggression in a Horse
With Guest Chatters Ms. Sharon Madere, CHBC and Ms. Nancy Williams, M.A., RVT, ACAAB It’s one thing to work with aggression in dogs. People can be seriously injured. It’s quite another to work with an animal that weighs over 1000 pounds and has a much greater potential to kill you than...
Perfect Pooches in Public Places
In this excerpt from her pet behavior advice column, The Teacher’s Pets, Dr. Megan Maxwell, CAAB, addresses a reader’s concerns that her own dogs’ behavior doesn’t meet standards she sees in other dogs in public settings. My husband and I were out for dinner recently when we noticed a...
Get With the Program, 2016! Clinical Animal Behavior Conference
December 9th – 11th, 2016; The Oquendo Center, Las Vegas, NV Register at AnimalBehaviorConference.com; Early bird pricing ends September 30th Spotlight On Sponsors CattleDog Publishing is the self-publishing company founded by the late Dr. Sophia Yin, named after her beloved family Cattle Dogs. She published The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook, Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior...
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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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