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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Electric Fences

By: Pat Koven, BA, LVT, KPACTP, LSHC-S - 7/24/2024

Electric and invisible fences are a popular method of containment for dogs.

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Top 10 Myths About Canine Behavior

By: Christine D. Calder, DVM, DACVB - 7/23/2024

Many myths about why dogs do dog things exist. Here is some myth-busting information about 10 of the most common.

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How to Play Tug Safely

By: Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (Behavior), KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, EFFCP - 6/27/2024

When done safely, tug can be a great game to engage your puppy.

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Board and Train Facilities

By: Pat Koven, LVT, KPA- CTP - 6/18/2024

Trainers, their facility, and their staff should be thoroughly researched before you send your dog away to stay at a board and train facility.

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Starting Your Kitten Off on the Right Paw by Enrolling in Kitty Kindergarten

By: Marianne Manning, RVT, LVT, KPA CTP, LSHC-S, FFCP, CFVP, VTS (Behavior) - 6/17/2024

When researching kitten classes, look for those run by veterinary professionals, cat behavior consultants, or animal trainers who use positive reinforcement as their method of training.

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Electric Fences
7/24/2024
Electric and invisible fences are a popular method of containment for dogs.
Top 10 Myths About Canine Behavior
7/23/2024
Many myths about why dogs do dog things exist. Here is some myth-busting information about 10 of the most common.
How to Play Tug Safely
6/27/2024
When done safely, tug can be a great game to engage your puppy.
Board and Train Facilities
6/18/2024
Trainers, their facility, and their staff should be thoroughly researched before you send your dog away to stay at a board and train facility.
Starting Your Kitten Off on the Right Paw by Enrolling in Kitty Kindergarten
6/17/2024
When researching kitten classes, look for those run by veterinary professionals, cat behavior consultants, or animal trainers who use positive reinforcement as their method of training.
Training Your Pet To Cooperate With Ear And Eye Medications
5/30/2024
Medicating and cleaning ears and eyes are procedures that many pets will need at some point in their lives. Learn about using the station to teach your pet about treatments.
The Three-Term Contingency: The ABCs of Behavior
5/15/2024
This method is based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which helps you understand, predict, and modify your pet's actions to improve communication and solve behavior problems.
Confinement Training
5/1/2024
Cooperative Care in Veterinary Medicine
4/24/2024
Cooperative care teaches veterinary staff, caregivers, and animal trainers how to communicate effectively with and support the emotional well-being of the individual pet based on that pet’s specific needs and progress.
Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats
4/18/2024
Cats need mental stimulation to keep their minds sharp.
Are Behavioral Medications Right for my Dog?
4/18/2024
How do you know if it is time to talk to your veterinarian about behavioral medications?
How to Train Your Pet to Enjoy Their Treatment Station
4/2/2024
If your pet already knows how to station for other training, you are one step ahead of the game as your pet has some foundational skills. If not, it is a fun skill for all pets to learn.
Did You Want a Bunny for Easter?
3/30/2024
Ask any rabbit fancier and they'll tell you what makes rabbits so great. These affectionate, high-spirited herbivores are full of mischief and games. Their amusing behavior coupled with their quiet nature and convenient size makes them wonderful house pets, for those owners who can meet their unique needs.
5 Steps to Successfully Housetrain Your Puppy or Adult Dog
3/16/2024
Tips to help you teach your new best friend good toileting habits.
Low Stress Handling® for Cats in the ER
3/15/2024
Emergency visits can be a difficult experience for cats. Low Stress Handling® can help.
Food Dispensing and Puzzle Toys for Cats
2/28/2024
Food dispensing and puzzle toys stimulate your cat’s mental and physical abilities.
How To Set Up a Treatment Station for Your Pet
2/20/2024
All pets will need grooming and veterinary care at some point in their lives. Setting up a predictable treatment station for your pet will help decrease stress.
Psychogenic Alopecia
2/9/2024
Psychogenic alopecia, also known as self-trauma, is a condition in which cats compulsively pull out their hair, leading to thin, uneven coats or baldness.
Choosing the Right Litterbox for Your Cat
2/8/2024
Introducing a New Cat Into the Home
2/7/2024
Introducing a new cat to your home, especially if you already have cats, is a big deal.
Scent Work – A Natural Outlet for Decompression and Enrichment
1/19/2024
Dogs and other species explore and learn a great deal about their world through scent.
What is a Flirt Pole and How Do You Use it?
1/19/2024
A flirt pole is a popular training tool for dogs, using a long pole or handle with a rope or string on one end, and a lure or toy on the other.
Free Downloads: Posters, Handouts, and More!
1/11/2024
When Excitement Causes Your Dog to Tinkle: Conflict (Submissive) and Excitement Urination
12/19/2023
Does your dog suddenly lose control of their bladder when you get home? Or when you lean over to pet them, or while greeting visitors? This behavior may be excitement or conflict urination.
The Alpha Roll
12/14/2023
The alpha roll is a training method that is no longer recommended. It involves forcefully flipping a dog onto their back and holding them there.

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Electric Fences

Electric Fences

Top 10 Myths About Canine Behavior

Top 10 Myths About Canine Behavior

How to Play Tug Safely

How to Play Tug Safely

Board and Train Facilities

Board and Train Facilities

Starting Your Kitten Off on the Right Paw by Enrolling in Kitty Kindergarten

Starting Your Kitten Off on the Right Paw by Enrolling in Kitty Kindergarten

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