It sure is hard to believe that March is almost here. Time does fly when we are having fun! Speaking of time, spring is surprisingly right around the corner. Hard to believe, but best to be proactive when it comes to preparing us and our pups for adding adventures...
Archive for category: Dog Behavior
Humans can judge a dog by its growl
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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