As a behavior professional, I am often asked how pet owners should go about finding a behavior expert. The best advice I can give you is to start at your veterinarian. Many of us in animal behavior (that are reputable) have partnerships with veterinarians that have critiqued our work. Getting a referral from your veterinarian …
FREE Weekly Q&A Sessions
What days would you like us to hold our FREE weekly Q&A sessions (beginning this spring)? This will be a live talk where you can ask us any questions. Please vote by commenting the corresponding number. Remember this is eastern standard time. Thank you! 1. Tuesdays 7pm 2. Tuesdays 8pm 3. Wednesdays 7pm 4. Wednesdays …
Why behavior professionals should not give free advice…
It is unethical and irresponsible: To give free advice online or over the phone is not safe for the animal(s). Think about a doctor giving free advice or advice “off the record” and how dangerous that could be (anyone remember the Scrubs episode about this?). Sure general questions and MAYBE (big maybe) minor behavior issues …
Raw Pet Diets: What does the science say?
Before we begin our journey on investigating the lastest trend, raw pet diets, please watch this video. Trust me, it is important that you watch it. Great, now that you have given me about 20 minutes of your life (hopefully you do not hate me already), we can now discuss raw pet diets. This past …
iCalm Pet: Can music help calm your pet(s)?
I am very excited to try the iCalmPet system on my personal pets, fosters and eventually, my local clients. There is a lot of research backing music therapy for humans and some non-human species such as cats and dogs. Have you tried music therapy with your pets? Or are you interested in learning more about it? Please …
