Behavior & Training
Learn about behavior problems and how to correct them in dogs and cats. Also included is basic training of dogs and cats to make sure they have "manners" in the household setting.
Is using a Feliway diffuser in a multi-cat household with a parrot safe?
This FAQ is from a viewer who would like to use a Feliway plug-in diffuser to introduce cats in a multi-cat household. They will share the home with a 30+ year old parrot. Birds are known for their very sensitive respiratory systems. Will feline pheromone air diffuser be safe for the bird as well as help the cats in the household?
This FAQ is from a viewer who would like to use a Feliway plug-in diffuser to introduce cats in a multi-cat household. They will share the home with a 30+ year old parrot. Birds are known for their very sensitive respiratory systems. Will feline pheromone air diffuser be safe for the bird as well as help the cats in the household?
Lost Pets: Proper ID is Key to Preventing Lost Pets
Lost pets often end up at shelters where they may or may not be found by their owner "in time." Collar ID tags and microchips can only do so much if the information isn't current. Here is the story of a lost dog we found at a local fireworks celebration, and how tags and 24PetWatch helped reunite this terrified dog with his relieved owners.
Lost pets often end up at shelters where they may or may not be found by their owner "in time." Collar ID tags and microchips can only do so much if the information isn't current. Here is the story of a lost dog we found at a local fireworks celebration, and how tags and 24PetWatch helped reunite this terrified dog with his relieved owners.
Through A Dog's Ear Driving Edition: Music to Calm Your Dog in the Car
This is the newest release in the "Through A Dog's Ear" canine music series. This CD contains 74 minutes of "psychoacoustically designed" music to keep dogs calm and the driver alert while traveling by car for short neighborhood or cross-country trips.
This is the newest release in the "Through A Dog's Ear" canine music series. This CD contains 74 minutes of "psychoacoustically designed" music to keep dogs calm and the driver alert while traveling by car for short neighborhood or cross-country trips.
Through A Dog's Ear - Music CD
This is the companion CD to the "Through A Dog's Ear" book and starter CD previously reviewed on this site. This CD comes with a starter booklet -- a 26-page CD insert briefing the listener on the research that backs this "psychoacoustically designed" music and how to use it for optimum canine-calming results.
This is the companion CD to the "Through A Dog's Ear" book and starter CD previously reviewed on this site. This CD comes with a starter booklet -- a 26-page CD insert briefing the listener on the research that backs this "psychoacoustically designed" music and how to use it for optimum canine-calming results.
Through A Dog's Ear - Book and Starter CD
This is a book and "starter CD" to educate people about how music affects not only dogs, but people as well. The book and music are the result of 4 years of work by Joshua Leeds, producer and Lisa Spector, pianist. The trial studies used to clinically demonstrate the effects of this music were conducted by Susan Wagner, DVM, MS.
This is a book and "starter CD" to educate people about how music affects not only dogs, but people as well. The book and music are the result of 4 years of work by Joshua Leeds, producer and Lisa Spector, pianist. The trial studies used to clinically demonstrate the effects of this music were conducted by Susan Wagner, DVM, MS.
Interview with Joshua Leeds and Lisa Spector, Creators of "Through A Dog's Ear"
When I saw a press release about "clinically demonstrated" music used to calm down dogs in stressful environments or with anxiety behavior problems, I was keenly interested to learn more. How was this music clinically demonstrated, and does it really work? Find out in this in-depth interview with the creators of "Through A Dog's Ear" book and CD.
When I saw a press release about "clinically demonstrated" music used to calm down dogs in stressful environments or with anxiety behavior problems, I was keenly interested to learn more. How was this music clinically demonstrated, and does it really work? Find out in this in-depth interview with the creators of "Through A Dog's Ear" book and CD.
Glossary Term: Psychogenic Alopecia
While there are many causes of hair loss, stress can be a major factor; especially for "nervous" cats. Hair loss from stress and subsequent overgrooming is commonly referred to as psychogenic alopecia. Typically the skin is not involved and there are no other lesions besides the hair loss (or broken off, short hairs). Only your vet can diagnose what is going on for sure after a physical examination of your pet.
While there are many causes of hair loss, stress can be a major factor; especially for "nervous" cats. Hair loss from stress and subsequent overgrooming is commonly referred to as psychogenic alopecia. Typically the skin is not involved and there are no other lesions besides the hair loss (or broken off, short hairs). Only your vet can diagnose what is going on for sure after a physical examination of your pet.
Glossary Term: Separation Anxiety
In veterinary circles, separation anxiety is a term most often thought of as a "dog problem", but cats can suffer from this condition, too. What signs are seen with separation anxiety and what behaviors to dogs and cats share? Learn more in this glossary entry.
In veterinary circles, separation anxiety is a term most often thought of as a "dog problem", but cats can suffer from this condition, too. What signs are seen with separation anxiety and what behaviors to dogs and cats share? Learn more in this glossary entry.
Pet Socialization and Behavior Tips For Veterinary Office Visits
Here are some basic behavior tips to work with your new puppy or kitten to help ensure that your pet is able to be examined fully and with as little stress as possible for visits to the vet, groomer, kennel and any public outing.
Here are some basic behavior tips to work with your new puppy or kitten to help ensure that your pet is able to be examined fully and with as little stress as possible for visits to the vet, groomer, kennel and any public outing.
Veterinary Q & A - Feliway® Use in Cats
A FAQ on the use of Feliway® in cats for behavior modification. What is Feliway®? What is it used for? Does it work? These questions and more answered in this Veterinary Q & A.
A FAQ on the use of Feliway® in cats for behavior modification. What is Feliway®? What is it used for? Does it work? These questions and more answered in this Veterinary Q & A.
Family vacations: should your pet stay at home or travel with you?
I am noticing more "pet friendly" places to stay and visit lately, which supports the idea that more people are choosing to bring their pets on trips and vacations. Do you travel with pets, or are you more inclined to find a kennel or petsitter? This Quick Tip examines taking your pets on vacation and if it is a good choice for your particular pet.
I am noticing more "pet friendly" places to stay and visit lately, which supports the idea that more people are choosing to bring their pets on trips and vacations. Do you travel with pets, or are you more inclined to find a kennel or petsitter? This Quick Tip examines taking your pets on vacation and if it is a good choice for your particular pet.
If your dog could talk... A training guide for humans
This book review features a book that is subtitled "a training guide for humans". That is a good description - this book is a wonderful "training guide"! Learn why dogs do what they do, and hopefully build a better bond with your dog.
This book review features a book that is subtitled "a training guide for humans". That is a good description - this book is a wonderful "training guide"! Learn why dogs do what they do, and hopefully build a better bond with your dog.
The Viewer Viewpoint: Rescue Facts - Medical Info Packets
Medical histories now can be included in a pet’s collar — saving time, and maybe lives. A company called Rescue Facts, which unveiled a medical-information packet for seat belts this spring, now is marketing a similar fact-sheet fastener that can fit onto dog and cat collars.
Medical histories now can be included in a pet’s collar — saving time, and maybe lives. A company called Rescue Facts, which unveiled a medical-information packet for seat belts this spring, now is marketing a similar fact-sheet fastener that can fit onto dog and cat collars.
Unique Calming Formula Recommended for Stress Related Behavior
Environmental stressors for pets include changes to the pet's environment; moving or traveling; boredom or separation anxiety; and fireworks and thunderstorms. Pet Naturals® of Vermont offers a peaceful solution with its Calming Formula for Dogs and Calming Formula for Cats.
Environmental stressors for pets include changes to the pet's environment; moving or traveling; boredom or separation anxiety; and fireworks and thunderstorms. Pet Naturals® of Vermont offers a peaceful solution with its Calming Formula for Dogs and Calming Formula for Cats.
Puppy Safety Alert: Dangerous Baby Gate
Puppies and Safety: be aware of baby gate dangers!
Puppies and Safety: be aware of baby gate dangers!
Feliway® Use in Cats - Test Subject Report!
The conclusion piece to the Veterinary Q & A on Feliway® use in cats. In this article, I discuss my findings after using this product for a month on my own cats.
The conclusion piece to the Veterinary Q & A on Feliway® use in cats. In this article, I discuss my findings after using this product for a month on my own cats.
Feliway® Use in Cats - Viewer's Opinions
Another companion piece to the Veterinary Q & A on Feliway® use in cats. In this article, viewers express their opinions and "findings" using Feliway® with cats. Does it work? In what situations is it most effective? Learn what they have to say here.
Another companion piece to the Veterinary Q & A on Feliway® use in cats. In this article, viewers express their opinions and "findings" using Feliway® with cats. Does it work? In what situations is it most effective? Learn what they have to say here.
Veterinary Q & A - Feliway® Use in Cats
A new FAQ on the use of Feliway® in cats for behavior modification. What is Feliway®? What does it used for? Does it work? These questions and more answered in this Veterinary Q & A.
A new FAQ on the use of Feliway® in cats for behavior modification. What is Feliway®? What does it used for? Does it work? These questions and more answered in this Veterinary Q & A.
Viewer Viewpoint - A Deaf Dog As A Service Dog?
From the veterinary medicine site - Viewer Viewpoint. Viewer Mindy Riddell shares her story about how her boxer puppy came into her life, and how she is training her to be a service dog.
From the veterinary medicine site - Viewer Viewpoint. Viewer Mindy Riddell shares her story about how her boxer puppy came into her life, and how she is training her to be a service dog.
What Animal Communicators Do
The Viewer Viewpoint - Rev. Nedda Wittels, M.A., M.S., describes her life as a professional Animal Communicator.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Rev. Nedda Wittels, M.A., M.S., describes her life as a professional Animal Communicator.
Summer Storms, Fireworks, And Cowering Pets
Veterinary Product Laboratories offers pheromones that can ease the season’s anxiety for pets and their owners. D.A.P.® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) and Feliway® for cats are synthetic pheromones that naturally control and manage pet behavior associated with anxiety, fear, stress and phobias without drugs or electronic training devices.
Veterinary Product Laboratories offers pheromones that can ease the season’s anxiety for pets and their owners. D.A.P.® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) and Feliway® for cats are synthetic pheromones that naturally control and manage pet behavior associated with anxiety, fear, stress and phobias without drugs or electronic training devices.
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
From your Veterinary Medicine Guide Article on this condition, highlighting treatment with the medication AniprylŽ.
From your Veterinary Medicine Guide Article on this condition, highlighting treatment with the medication AniprylŽ.
Loud Noise Phobias
Learn how to protect your pet and how to help ease the loud noise phobias triggered by fireworks and thunderstorms.
Learn how to protect your pet and how to help ease the loud noise phobias triggered by fireworks and thunderstorms.
Behavior Information
Many helpful articles on all type of behavior problems in dogs; including, but not limited to: how to use a head halter, aggression in dogs, crate training, and much more.
Many helpful articles on all type of behavior problems in dogs; including, but not limited to: how to use a head halter, aggression in dogs, crate training, and much more.
Dr. CookieŽ
Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, a.k.a. Dr. Cookie, is a veterinarian and veterinary behavior consultant. Sign up for a behavioral consultation or a 'QuickFix' handout.
Dr. Stefanie Schwartz, a.k.a. Dr. Cookie, is a veterinarian and veterinary behavior consultant. Sign up for a behavioral consultation or a 'QuickFix' handout.
Veterinary Behavior Service
From Washington State University. Learn about the study of clinical animal behavior and what a setting up a behavior consultation involves.
From Washington State University. Learn about the study of clinical animal behavior and what a setting up a behavior consultation involves.
Frisky Pet
Ask the behavior expert, special-needs pets, training basics, and more.
Ask the behavior expert, special-needs pets, training basics, and more.
Choosing a Dog Trainer
Tips from the American Dog Trainers Network
Tips from the American Dog Trainers Network
Perfect Paws
Several cat behavior and training topics to chose from; well written, common sense articles.
Several cat behavior and training topics to chose from; well written, common sense articles.
The Delta Society
A well trained animal can help lift the spirits of the sick and elderly.
A well trained animal can help lift the spirits of the sick and elderly.
Dog Obedience and Training
Discussion forums, clubs, products, and breed-specific training tips.
Discussion forums, clubs, products, and breed-specific training tips.
"Guide to Selecting a Behavior Consultant"
Steps to take and questions to ask if your pet has a behavior problem.
Steps to take and questions to ask if your pet has a behavior problem.
Dog Behavior - General Information
Information on many canine behavior problems, training methods, and training products.
Information on many canine behavior problems, training methods, and training products.
Dogs in Obedience
Dog training information listed by breed.
Dog training information listed by breed.
"Introducing New Pets To Resident Pets"
Dog/cat, dog/dog, and cat/cat introductions covered.
Dog/cat, dog/dog, and cat/cat introductions covered.
Dr. P's Dog Training
Check out The Library for training topics ranging from police training to Frisbee catching.
Check out The Library for training topics ranging from police training to Frisbee catching.
Pet Psych Library of Behavior Problems
Several common behavior problems in cats and dogs in the articles section. You can schedule an on-line consult with the author.
Several common behavior problems in cats and dogs in the articles section. You can schedule an on-line consult with the author.
Perfect Paws
Dog and Cat Training Center. Several topics to chose from; well written, common sense articles.
Dog and Cat Training Center. Several topics to chose from; well written, common sense articles.
Illness-related Anxiety
Also known as Geriatric Separation Anxiety. Personal and informative story of a geriatric pet diagnosed with a brain tumor and how it affected personality and behavior.
Also known as Geriatric Separation Anxiety. Personal and informative story of a geriatric pet diagnosed with a brain tumor and how it affected personality and behavior.
Thunderphobia Remedies
Excellent pet owner account of how to manage/treat a noise phobia in her Greyhound. Well written, with solid behavioral advice from Dr. Dodman at Tufts.
Excellent pet owner account of how to manage/treat a noise phobia in her Greyhound. Well written, with solid behavioral advice from Dr. Dodman at Tufts.
Rolling in Feces
This is a complex behavior, also known as "self-marking". Read why your dog may engage in this unpleasant behavior.
This is a complex behavior, also known as "self-marking". Read why your dog may engage in this unpleasant behavior.