Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT Updated: June 2011 If you’ve read some of my other posts here, you know I’ve mentioned my Australian Shepherd named Conner. He is quite the remarkable dog; lots of natural herding instinct, loves kids and men, and a born dog/dog communicator who helps me diagnose and treat dog/dog aggression cases. Conner… [Read More]
Bite for Bite: Examining the Link Between Nutrition & Your Pet’s Behavior
Molly Grim, B.A. We’ve all felt it: The late-afternoon energy crash between lunch and a second cup of coffee, or the on-edge irritability that preceeds that hours-overdue dinner. As humans, we know that food is a vital tool in stabilizing our mood and energy levels, and for maintaining overall health. Providing all the necessary brain… [Read More]
Parrot Aggression & Remedial Socialization
Carly Loyer, BA I have a little Quaker Parrot (or Monk Parakeet). Her name is Kiwi, she’s about 12 years old, and I’ve owned her since she was a baby. Unfortunately, when she first came to live with me, I was young and inexperienced. Because of this, Kiwi has not had the picture perfect upbringing… [Read More]
Your veterinarian’s role in behavior modification
Greta Kaplan, CPDT Ultimately, behavior starts in the brain, and the body must carry it out. The dividing line between “mental” and “physical” problems has become more and more blurred as scientists illuminate the functioning of brain cells and chemicals. When you bring us your dog who is having a problem, sometimes our first instruction… [Read More]