by Landmark Collective | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Welcoming a new furry friend into your home can be a delightful experience for everyone involved. However, introducing a new pet into a household with existing pets or children requires careful planning and preparation. Understanding the challenges that may arise and...
by Landmark Collective | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Pets bring so much joy and companionship into our lives, but sometimes, they can exhibit behavior problems that leave us scratching our heads. Understanding these issues is crucial for creating a harmonious environment for you and your furry friend. This article...
by Landmark Collective | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog
Are you worried that your furry friend may be suffering from separation anxiety? Dogs are social animals, and being left alone can be a stressful experience for them. But how can you tell if your dog is experiencing separation anxiety or bored? To help you find out,...
by Janet Cutler | May 23, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Pheromones are often recommended along with behavior modification in both cats and dogs. They're thought to help with anxiety and other behaviours. Some of my clients have found them helpful, while others have not felt they made much of a difference. Let’s dig into...
by Janet Cutler | May 9, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Clicker training is a great way to train, and also fun for the person training and the trainee. Many trainers and behavior consultants use or recommend the use of clicker training and have great success. However, it’s always helpful to know some of the science behind...
by Janet Cutler | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Contrafreeloading, or working for food when there is some freely available, is something that we use quite often with animals in our care. This concept is used in puzzle feeders, food balls, games we play, and also in stuffed food devices like Kongs or Wobbls. ...
by Janet Cutler | Apr 11, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
by Janet Cutler | Apr 4, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
What is an ethogram? When studying or observing animal behaviour, one of the most important things to do is describe the behaviour so that it can be measured. In ethology, or the scientific study of animal behaviour, this is done using an ethogram. An ethogram is a...
by Janet Cutler | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
If I was asked what the most misunderstood thing about dog behaviour is, I would probably say tail wagging. I’ve overheard parents telling children that a dog is friendly because it’s tail is wagging, and have seen people walking past a very anxious dog and talking...
