The Animal Behaviorist Is In
Musings, stories, and advice from a certified animal behaviorist
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A Bit More on Reactivity
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I have had so many new clients approach me for help with their "reactive" dogs. I find this interesting because using that termin...
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Dog Who Didn't Like Hugs
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Not the hugs you are thinking of though. This is a dog who doesn't like it when the humans hug, and more specifically doesn't like ...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
If You Take a Dog to a Party...
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They should be a well-behaved guest! Being able to take your dogs with you when you are out and about is a privilege, not a right, for those...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
How Often Should You Take Classes With Your Dog?
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After I posted last week's blog about my upcoming therapy pets training class, I had several clients reach out and ask how often they sh...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Does Your Dog Have What It Takes To Be A Therapy Dog?
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As most of you already know, I've been involved in pet assisted therapy work since the late 1990's, though I did some research on th...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Senior Humans Make Awesome Pet Owners!
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I've had a lot of older clients over the years, especially since I moved back to the east bay area where we have several large, vibrant,...
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
In Defense of Dogs as Child Substitutes
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I was at the tail end of a discussion with a client, a woman my own age, who has an adult son living with his girlfriend. My client was bein...
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