72% of Dog Training Companies in British Columbia Use Reward-Based Methods Only, Study Finds by Zazie Todd, PhD Click HERE for original post The result is great news for dogs and their guardians who can access modern, scientific dog training—but people still need to ask questions to avoid trainers who use aversives. Deciding how to […]

No Really, Sniffing Your Shoes is Important to Your Cat by No Really, Sniffing Your Shoes is Important to Your Cat By Dr. Lynn Bahr Click HERE for original post Ever wonder why your cat starts sniffing you up when you walk in the door or has to investigate your grocery haul? They say the […]

What does the science say about cats and covered litter boxes? by Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado Click HERE for original post I was recently completing some CEUs (continuing education units) as part of my certification requirements (as a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist) by watching a presentation on litter box avoidance. As part of […]

Having a Reactive Dog is Difficult and Costly, Study Shows by Zazie Todd, PhD Click HERE for original article If you’ve never had a reactive dog, you don’t know what it feels like when someone says “She’s friendly” or “It’s okay, he’s fine,” meaning they are going to let their off-leash dog run right up […]

How well do cat owners observe their cats’ behavior? by: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado Click HERE for original article Millions of cats share homes with humans, and often also with other cats. Cat behavior problems, such as litter box avoidance and aggression toward other cats in the home, are frequently reported. Their impact on the […]

17 Training Tips for First Time Dog Owners by Zazie Todd, PhD Click HERE for original post Getting a dog for the first time is a wonderful experience but also a hard one. Having a dog in your house is a lot of work, and many first-time dog guardians struggle in those early weeks and […]

Can computers tell us what cats do all day? by Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado Click HERE for original article It’s an often-asked question – what DO our cats do all day? Of course, now that many more of us work from home, we probably have a greater awareness of our cats’ activity patterns and hobbies, […]

Friendly Felines: How To Tell If Your Cats Get Along By Zazie Todd, PhD Click HERE for original post! If you have more than one cat, it helps a lot if they are good friends. Tension between cats can result in stress for them and perhaps also for you. But how do you know if they […]

Can cats smell when you’re stressed? by Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado Click HERE for original post A new study suggests yes – and which nostril they use may matter Several studies over the last few years have looked at cat-human interactions – including how cats respond to petting by humans, whether they recognize their caretaker’s voice (seems like […]

What are Reward-Based Training Methods for Dogs (and Cats)? By. Zazie Todd, PhD Click HERE for original post Dog training methods can basically be divided into those that use fear and pain and those that don’t. Or aversive methods and reward-based ones. What do we mean when we talk about reward-based training methods? It’s an […]