Is your dog afraid of some sounds?  As many as 50% of dogs suffer from some kind of sound sensitivity.  It may be the volume (loudness), the frequency (pitch), and/or Read more

Every so often I  am asked questions about animal behavior by the media.  The most recent interview centered around hiding behavior of cats.  Here is the interview written by Jodi Read more

How to help cats live together peacefully. I was recently invited to film a segment on E! Pop about how to make cats get along. Well, 4 minutes was not nearly enough time. So here, I elaborate on some points and add others that will help bring your cats together rather than apart. Read more

My colleague , Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT, and I had an interesting conversation about zoomies in animals.  Here is the resultant article published in the American Kennel Club: Have you ever Read more

My colleague , Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT, and I had an interesting conversation about head tilting behavior in animals.  Here is the resultant article published in the American Kennel Club: It’s Read more

Did you ever wonder why your dog is friendly when he is off-leash, but growls, barks and lunges when he is walking on-leash in the street? Or your dog starts off friendly and then becomes aggressive as soon as you pull him away. In many cases, the difference or change in behavior can be attributed… Read more

Excessive Barking is a  problem, for both people and dogs.  It can be so disruptive for people, the law has gotten involved. Did you know it is illegal to have Read more

Is your dog a good candidate for daycare? Read more

There is so much information out there on how best to train your pet. Some people believe that training must include a heavy hand and aversive punishment (confrontational). Some people believe reward based training with positive experiences (constructive) is bribery. So, how can you teach your pet what to do and what not to do… Read more

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In Trust We Bond is a collaboration of 10 illustrated practical action principles for building and maintaining trust with pets. A trusting relationship is a healthy relationship, and is often the predictor of a successful long-term attachment bond. Without the bond, commitment to the relationship wanes. Many people do not have time to read long… Read more

10 Steps to a Stress Less Pet Jill Goldman, Ph.D., CAAB 1. Treat your pet as an individual. No two pets are the same, even if they come from the same parents. Your pet’s a living creature with unique skills and limitations. 2. Keep your expectations realistic. Not everyone is an Albert Einstein or Mark… Read more