There have been numerous recent social media posts about Karen Pryor, acclaimed animal trainer and founder of Karen Pryor Academy, one of the best dog and animal training education programs in existence. She passed a few days ago and many, many trainers have posted moving tributes to her as a person and a professional, and… [Read More]
Enrichment strategies for fearful dogs
It can be challenging to figure out what activities to provide for dogs who are so scared they retreat and hide from the people who have taken them in. Yet it’s important to try. We want to relieve these dogs’ stress, stimulate their brains, and give them opportunities for their behavior, however small, to have… [Read More]
Early puppy socialization: Why it’s important and how to avoid some pitfalls
New puppy parents are faced with some daunting challenges, not the least of which is how to reconcile veterinarian advice to protect puppies from illnesses such as Parvo while also giving them the socialization experiences advocated by trainers and behaviorists. Often the puppies are restricted from outdoor experiences and interactions with other dogs until their… [Read More]
Enrichment: Stimulating the senses
A lot of animal care professionals are writing about enrichment these days. It’s a hot topic. One challenge we have as guardians of companion animals is how to think about how we enrich their day-to-day lives. What do we do outside of everyday care-taking routines to stimulate them physically and cognitively? Even professional animal caregivers get… [Read More]
