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...
Mind Your Cues
Hang around with enough dog owners, and inevitably you will hear someone say to their distracted or recalcitrant dog, “Sit! Sit! Sit! SIT!” I’m...
Teach Your Puppy to “Leave it Alone”
First, you have to understand: It is perfectly normal for puppies to explore the world with their mouths. Usually, it’s not a big deal...
Tellington TTouch
In 1975, horse trainer Linda Tellington-Jones studied the Feldenkrais Method with its founder, Moishe Feldenkrais. In this form of bodywork for people, gentle and...
Welcome Mat Applications
We listed a variety of applications at the beginning of this article. Here’s a little more detail on each one:
Polite greetings: Visitors coming? No...