This week is crazy with coming back after a week of vacation (staycation), having Research Bites on Tuesday and our big Power of Choice seminar next weekend! That means that I am pulling a previous blog post out of the archives and … [Read more...]
I challenge you – the relationship between enrichment, challenge, and wellbeing
The benefits of appropriate challenge We talk about enrichment in the dog world all the time. How important is it, really? It turns out that it’s very important! In fact, the very definition of enrichment states that it improves animal … [Read more...]
Owner attitudes regarding behavioral medications
A heartfelt thank you to two of the researchers—Karen van Haaften, DVM, DACVB and Emma Grigg, PhD, CAAB —for sharing their feedback for this blog article! Behavioral— or psychoactive— medication can be an important aspect of treatment … [Read more...]
Promoting wellbeing in our animals
Health, welfare, and emotional wellbeing are intimately and inextricably connected. An animal’s health impacts their emotional state and their emotional state impacts their health. The way an animal perceives and responds to the world … [Read more...]
Impulsivity in Dogs – What Do We Know?
Impulse control. It’s a hot topic in dog training right now. There are many opinions about what impulse control is, how to improve it, and how it impacts behavior. Many people associate unwanted behavior with poor impulse control in dogs. … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Dog’s Indoor Energy Level – Updated for COVID-19
Hello everyone! I hope you are are staying safe and healthy! This is a reposting of an article I wrote quite some time ago about managing your dog's indoor energy level. This seems very timely now so I am reposting along with some edits … [Read more...]
Three common misunderstandings about science
With the entire world being in the midst of a pandemic right now, many people are turning to scientists for answers. Now seems like a good time to address some common misunderstandings about science. This applies just as much to dog … [Read more...]
What is Stress?
Think of the last time you felt stressed. Perhaps it was something as simple as running late for work, or something more serious, like being in a car accident. When you're stressed, your heart races, your breathing increases, you feel tense … [Read more...]
Morgan’s Cannon: the danger of assumptions goes both ways
We never arrive where we’re at on our own. My current knowledge and perspectives have been shaped by others in the field. The ability to pass on information has allowed humans to build on the accumulated wisdom of many … [Read more...]
How does past stress impact fear today?
Does stress impact learning and memory? You bet it does! Stress impacts these processes in several different ways. Today I am going to focus on the impact of stress on fear. First, we need to define some terms. Basic Definitions Stress … [Read more...]
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