by Landmark Collective | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you a dog owner looking to make the most of your visits to the dog park? Well, you're in luck! In this article, we'll explore dog park etiquette's dos and don'ts, how to read dog interactions, and provide training tips for a successful experience. So grab a leash,...
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 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sleep is a really important behavior in all animals, and a lot of research in different species has shown that it is necessary. Across species, it’s generally agreed upon that sleep is important for learning, memory, behavior and emotional control, health, and quality...
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...
by Janet Cutler | Mar 19, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered WHY your pet does something they do? As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, this is probably the question I get asked the most. Often, we want to know why an animal does something that may worry or bother us, so that it can be changed. In...
