Playing with Your Cat
…to outside Don’t escalate play behavior; end play before it escalates and reward for calm and relaxed behavior Inappropriate play behavior should end in all play and may be interrupted…
…to outside Don’t escalate play behavior; end play before it escalates and reward for calm and relaxed behavior Inappropriate play behavior should end in all play and may be interrupted…
…certified pet to provide the therapeutic value of animals to those in need. Community Cats Learn how to trap feral and free-roaming cats for the trap-neuter-return (TNR) program. Mobile Vaccine…
Recognizing pain in animals is notoriously difficult. Not every animal responds to the same type of pain with the same behavior. Some animals may be vocal and others more withdrawn….
…an integrated flea management program that treats the pet and its immediate environment. The affected animal and other animals in the household must be treated. Pets can be treated with…
…may be causing the behavior. Once a medical reason for the lapse in box use has been ruled out, you want to consider behavioral reasons. There are two main behavioral…
…hand with either excited type greeting behaviors or mildly fear related or conflicted greeting behaviors. In most cases these problems resolve quickly with age when addressed appropriately. The term “submissive…
…nervous around other dogs and needs to be the only dog in the home, Zoe has made incredible progress at the shelter, learning alternative behaviors and redirecting her focus like…
…it can make him more relaxed and comfortable during the behavior modification program—or anything else your dog may not like. Warning: Do not try to place a basket muzzle if…
…Don’t live in the Bay Area? Search locally for a veterinary behavior specialist (Dip ACVB), a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB), or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)….
…a long history of this behavior? Consult a behaviorist to help you create a program to change your dog’s marking habit. Clean thoroughly. Clean previously marked things or areas with…
…language. Either: Ignore the behavior. Don’t reinforce or inadvertently reward unwanted behavior. Avoid the situation. Manage your dog’s behavior and set them up to succeed. Restrict your dog’s access to…
…trainer for a behavior modification program and/or attend one of our Reactive Rover classes. Attention-Seeking Barking Manage: More exercise, more playtime, and plenty of social interactions can reduce attention-seeking barking….