Resource Guarding in Dogs: What You Need To Know
Resource-guarding in dogs – that is, protecting valuable possessions – is a natural, normal behavior. Yet at some point we humans developed the arrogant...
5 Indoor Dog Games for When You Can’t Go Out
Here are some of our favorite brain activities to help you and your dog survive the coronavirus shutdown.
How to Prevent Your Dog From Bugging You When You’re Working From Home
A whole lot of dog owners are working from home now, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Lots of dogs are loving it – and...
Reducing Your Dog’s Stress
Clearly, one of the best ways to help your dog have a better quality of life is to reduce the amount of stress she...
Stressed Out
Stress is not specific to humans – it affects all species, including our dogs, and it takes a toll on every living thing that...
The Biology of Early Learning
Puppies are often described as sponges due to their ability to soak up information, especially during their critical socialization period, which occurs between 3...
Give Your Puppy a Smart Start
When it comes to puppy training, it’s never too early to start. Puppies are more than ready to learn by the time they leave...
Audio Products for Sound Conditioning Your Dog
Dog trainers often recommend smartphone apps and YouTube videos for desensitizing and counter-conditioning dogs who are afraid of specific noises. There are many apps...
Life at Peaceable Paws
As a lifelong animal lover and the owner of a dog-training and horse-boarding facility, I’ve had countless opportunities to practice multi-species introductions – including...
Not-So-Great New Pet Introductions
In a perfect world, the lion really would lie down with the lamb (or the wolf with the rabbit), but our world isn’t perfect,...
Keeping the Peace in a Multi-Species Household
When you think about it, it’s a bit of a miracle that animals who would be predator and prey in many environments are often...
Have a Dog? You Are a Trainer
I confess: I am absolutely fascinated with animal behavior and “training.” I think about it all the time – so much so, that I even...
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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog
The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.