In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Karen Sueda some play options for your feline friend. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201503/kitty-play-saves-the-day
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Using Treats: Bribe or Bonus?
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Karen Sueda reviews the differences between treats when they have become bribes and treats as effective positive reinforcers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201503/using-treats-bribe-or-bonus
Resolving Social Conflict Between Familiar Cats
In this post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Theresa DePorter discusses how to address social tension and conflict between resident cats. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201502/resolving-social-conflict-between-familiar-cats
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!...
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
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
My Pet Hates the Vet!
In this blog post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Wailani Sung discusses ways to decrease pets’ fearful behavior exhibited in the veterinary clinic. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201501/my-pet-hates-the-vet
A Different Perspective on the Human-Animal Bond
In this blog post from Psychology Today’s Decoding your Pet series, Dr. Carlo Siracusa discusses how humans can use empathy and an understanding of species-specific communication to build healthy relationships with our dogs and cats and avoid common cross-species communicative pitfalls. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201412/different-perspective-the-human-animal-bond
Dogs Don't Bite out of the Blue
In this blog post from Psychology Today’s Decoding Your Pet series, Dr. Ilana Reisner reviews some basic sources of provocation and warning signs of a bite in dogs. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/decoding-your-pet/201412/dogs-dont-bite-out-the-blue
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