 |
|
|
Home » Library » Teach » Special Situations
Special Situations How to Train for Canine Good Citizen Certification—and Why You ShouldBy Charlie Petrizzo on 08/01/2010As humans, we find fulfillment in our lives through our relationships, hobbies, and employment. Our canine companions need to find fulfillment and purpose in their lives, too. Providing a "job" for a dog is the responsibility of the dog owner. Owners who fail to provide their dogs with something to keep them mentally and physically stimulated soon learn that our canine friends open their own small businesses when left to their own devices.
 Boarding Your DogBy Rebecca Lynch on 07/01/2010Hurrah—summer is here! When travelers pack bags to head off on vacation, many will be packing bags for their dogs, too. Here are some great suggestions for choosing a petboarding facility, and for making your pet’s stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible.  Managing Your Dog's Separation AnxietyBy Aidan Bindoff on 07/01/2010Dogs are pack animals. With human owners as the "pack," domesticated dogs naturally prefer the companionship of their humans. It's one thing to have your dog follow you around the house amiably, however; it's quite another to learn that your dog howls relentlessly when you're at work or defecates in the house to show his displeasure at your absence. When your dog's behavior in your absence seems extreme, he might be experiencing separation anxiety.  Kids and Dogs: Making it Click!By Casey Lomonaco on 05/01/2010Contrary to popular belief, kids and dogs are not always “a match made in heaven.” Young children are among the most frequent canine bite victims, primarily because they do many things (usually inadvertently) that dogs do not like. Luckily, there are a number of efforts a parent can make to ensure that the family dog and the children in the household are not only able to tolerate each other, but thrive together as a training team.  Building Behaviors at the Niabi Zoo: Part TwoBy Laura Monaco Torelli on 03/01/2010Welcome back to Building Behaviors at the Niabi Zoo, Part Two! Teaching cooperative husbandry behaviors is critical to excellent animal care. The many benefits of trainer patience, a shaping plan, excellent observation skills, clicker mechanics, and the ability to modify training sessions based on the animals’ needs can be seen in this the video just below of a cotton-top tamarin. In the video, the 14.4-ounce female tamarin calmly follows the target onto the scale for voluntary weights. Even as the scale moves slightly, she remains calm and fluent. |
NavigationSign Up for Our NewslettersSign up for our newsletters and get articles, new products, events, and exclusive deals sent directly to your inbox!   |