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Owner attitudes regarding behavioral medications

July 1, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: General, Science of dog behavior

Promoting wellbeing in our animals

June 4, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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...]

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Impulsivity in Dogs – What Do We Know?

May 1, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Science of dog behavior

How to Manage Your Dog’s Indoor Energy Level – Updated for COVID-19

April 15, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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...]

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Three common misunderstandings about science

April 15, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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...]

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What is Stress?

February 26, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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...]

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Morgan’s Cannon: the danger of assumptions goes both ways

January 23, 2020 By Kristina Spaulding 1 Comment

  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...]

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How does past stress impact fear today?

December 17, 2019 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

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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Lost in Translation: Sorting through commonly confused learning terms

November 14, 2019 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

Leena barks, lunges and generally loses her mind when she sees other dogs on a walk.  Her owner and I are walking in the park so I can teach the owner how to change Leena’s behavior.  When we see another dog at a distance, Leena freezes and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Science of dog behavior, Training and Behavior Tips

Research Bites – Coming in January!

October 2, 2019 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

Hello everyone!  It's been quite some time since I've posted, but I have been busily working on a new project behind the scenes.  I am thrilled to announce the launch of Research Bites this coming January 2020! What is Research … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science of dog behavior, Smart Dog News, Training and Behavior Tips

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