By: Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB Many times over, I have heard clients recount that even though their dog takes a long walk or jogs with them in the morning, they still show signs of anxiety such as separation anxiety or generalized anxiety. I am not surprised when I hear this because it is generally my … Read moreThe role of physical exercise in treating emotional disorders in pets.
When trying to analyze an animal’s body language, each signal must be taken in context. Other body language signals should be analyzed as well to form as complete as possible view of the animal’s intent or emotional state. You can generally characterize signs in 3 categories: go, stop and yield. The play bow is a … Read moreCanine Body Language: The Play Bow
When trying to analyze an animal’s body language, each signal must be taken in context. Other body language signals should be analyzed as well to form as complete as possible view of the animal’s intent or emotional state. You can generally characterize signs in 3 categories: go, stop and yield. The tail can be cause … Read moreCanine Body Language: Tail U
Stealing can be a very annoying problehttps://flvetbehavior.com/m in dogs. Dogs sometimes steal their owners’ personal items in an apparent bid for attention – which is inevitably given. It is hard to resist running after your dog as he runs through the house with your prized pair of shoes. What seems like disobedience to you looks … Read moreStealing
I wholeheartedly recommend reward-based training. This type of training is based on rewarding the dog with the things that she likes (e.g., food, toys) when the dog performs a behavior correctly. This type of training is a kinder and more effective way to teach our canine friends, however no method is perfect. If you have … Read moreTop 5 Complaints About Reward Based Training
View helpful websites from the Cornell Feline Health Center to Indoor Pet Initiative (Ohio State University).
Hello. My name is Sweetie. I would like to tell you my story. It’s a sunny day in August. I was just lounging around the house while my owner was watching the Olympics. Then, I saw her get up and move toward the door. Oh boy, I see my leash coming out from its hiding … Read moreAm I Having Fun Yet? What Your Dog is Really Trying to Tell You.
