Nature summarizes a study by Anna Taylor, who examined the specific features of a dog’s growl that humans use to estimate the dog’s size. As it turns out, we rely on pitch in a dog’s growl in the same way that we use pitch to estimate size in our...
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Paper Summary: Why do adult dogs play?
Paper Review: Why do adult dogs “play”? A recent issue of Behavioural Processes was devoted entirely to studies of canine behavior. Here I summarize one publication within that issue. For complete issue access, visit http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03766357/110. Bradshaw, J.W.S., Pullen, A.J., & Rooney, N.J. (2015). Why do adult dogs “play”? Ah,...
Practical Solutions for Common Puppy Behavior Problems
Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Katherine Houpt shares some training tips on strategies she is using with her own puppy, Yuki. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201502/practical-solutions-common-puppy-behavior-problems
Research Review: Dogs Prefer Petting to Vocal Praise
Research Paper Review: Dogs prefer petting to vocal praise A recent issue of Behavioural Processes was devoted entirely to studies of canine behavior. Here I summarize one publication within that issue. For complete issue access, visit http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03766357/110. Feuerbacher, E. N., & Wynne, C.D.L. (2015). Shut up and pet me!...
Learning Theory in Practice: Housebreaking a Puppy
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Katherine Houpt shares the story of house training her new puppy, Yuki. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201502/learning-theory-in-practice-housebreaking-puppy
App Review: The Dog Decoder
Review of the Dog Decoder App Carolyn Lincoln, DVM January 30, 2015 People have distinct learning styles so if we want to change the way others think and behave, we have to provide the education in a variety of styles. That’s why I am so excited about the new...
Housetraining Tips
Housetraining a new puppy can be a real struggle for many families. This process involves much careful observation, consistent rewarding (reinforcement) of good behavior, and avoidance of accidents. Here are three important steps to successful housetraining: First, be sure to reward all successful urinations and defecations outside of the...
Drop It Training
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...
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...
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