Jim Ha, PhD, CAAB A bill has been introduced into the Washington State Legislature to limit long-term, unsupervised tethering of dogs in the state. Specifically, the current form of the bill (and these bills change frequently before final passage, so this is just the latest that I understand) seeks to: ban outdoor tethering of dogs… [Read More]
Wild Dogs, Feral Dogs and Pariahs
Jim Ha, PhD, CAAB I recently gave a presentation on applied animal behavior to a wonderful animal advocacy group on the Micronesian island of Guam. I was on the island on behalf of my wife’s (Dr. Renee Ha, UW Psychology/Animal Behavior) research on the endangered Mariana Crow, and I offered to meet with the local… [Read More]
Associate Professor in Animal Behavior reviews Nintendogs
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT-KA If you follow our blog, you know we’re a bunch of science geeks. Oh sure, we write in depth about dog training and animal behavior but what you might not know unless you spend a bit of time with us is that we never miss an opportunity to make dog training… [Read More]
Qualified Animal Behavior Professionals
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT-KA A companion animal with a behavior problem is a serious issue for most owners. You need to find help and you want to find qualified help. Our first recommendation is to consult with your veterinarian. Your vet should always be the first person with whom you discuss a behavior issue. All… [Read More]
Pet Blogger Challenge
Christine Hibbard, CTC, CPDT 1. When did you begin your blog? We began our blog in September 2007. 2. What was your original purpose for starting a blog? Like many businesses that start a blog, we wanted to drive traffic to our web site but it was more than that. We’re passionate about educating pet… [Read More]