May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Working with animals that behavioral needs is tricky. Here are some available behavioral resources for veterinary clinics and pet professionals in the Kansas City area. BEHAVIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SPECIALISTS American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior “The...
Jan 16, 2023 | Canine Enrichment, Uncategorized
HOW TO PROVIDE MENTAL EXERCISE FOR YOUR DOG You love your dog and want to give them the best. Giving them a fulfilling day earning their keep will build their confidence and burn energy. Your dog is capable of a suite of species specific behaviors that...
Jan 11, 2023 | Canine Anxiety, Uncategorized
IS MY DOG ANXIOUS OR JUST EXCITED? All dogs experience anxiety or stress regularly. It can be hard for owners to identify when their dog is anxious because the signs can be subtle. Additionally, there are good kinds of stress, called eustress, which motivates our...
Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG OUT OF TROUBLE THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Jumping the fence, accidents in the house, chewed furniture, and even bites are all anticipatable and preventable behaviors! Avoiding triggers with good environmental...
Jan 6, 2023 | dog training skills, Uncategorized
A good recall is truly be a life saver yet it’s one of the cues that owners struggle to teach. Do you always do as you’re told? Why not? An honest answer to that question can unravel the mysteries behind why dogs ignore their owners when they’re...
Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS CLICKER TRAINING? Clicker training uses a little noise maker to give your dog instant, specific feedback about what behavior you want them to do more often. Similar methods are used in the training of marine animals where trainers commonly use a whistle...
