Sentences with phrase «dog behaviorist says»

To relieve the monotony and give dogs a chance to recharge their batteries, Hall and other dog behaviorists say taking them on vacation does a lot of good.

Trainers and dog behaviorists say that working with barking dogs is one of their most common requests.

Not exact matches

«Dogs have different personalities, and while some are excited to have new people in their lives, other pooches may need some time to adjust,» says animal behaviorist Mary Burch, director of the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program.

Monique Udell, an animal behaviorist at Oregon State University, Corvallis, says her own study of dog and wolf behavior, also presented at the meeting, supports Range's contention that dogs are waiting for orders.

At the forefront of this effort is Stanley Coren, a behaviorist from the University of British Columbia, who draws on decades of research to explore the psychological motivations behind dogs» everyday behaviors, as well as what science says about their barks, thoughts, and dreams.

«You really should wait until a young dog's growth plates [areas of cartilage near the ends of bones] have started to close, and that time frame really varies by breed and size of dog,» says Sharon Wirant, an animal behaviorist with the ASPCA.

Hoarded or mill dogs have been trapped in small spaces and denied human contact so they lack social skills and are often afraid of sights, sounds and experiences, said Pamela Reid, an animal behaviorist and vice president of the ASPCA's anti-cruelty behavior team.

Another signal of stress may be lip licking — «like they just ate something yummy,» says Nan Arthur, a trainer and behaviorist in El Cajon, Calif., and author of the forthcoming Relax Your Dog (Dogwise Publishing, 2008)

Grooming a dog is almost always for the benefit of a person, so if there is no pain and it's fun for all, then «party up,» said Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a professor at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

She probably decided to try it when she saw how much fun all the other dogs - including Chico - were having, said Chico's owner, Cora Wittekind, an animal behaviorist who worked with Valentine.

If a dog is used to wearing clothes, costumes may not be a problem, said veterinarian Terry Marie Curtis, a clinical behaviorist for the Department of Small Animal Clinical Services at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall said, «Never, under any circumstances, choose a dog trainer who uses an electronic collar (shock collar).

«The top two tips to keep your dog from chewing inappropriate objects would be to control the environment and offer many acceptable alternatives for chewing,» says AKC Canine Good Citizen Director ® and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Mary Burch, Ph.D..

Veterinary behaviorists say that the first step to overcoming these problems is by totally avoiding the situations causing your dog's anxiety.

Animal behaviorist Pamela Reid, who was part of the team that evaluated the dogs, said a surprising two - thirds tested well for nonaggression and adoptability.

«Any dog worth his salt is going to find that food and eat it,» says veterinary behaviorist Lisa Radosta.

«I do indeed suffer from separation anxiety when I leave my dogs,» the renowned animal behaviorist and author said in her 2014 APDT conference keynote presentation.

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But if your dog is aggressive when unprovoked, consult a pet behaviorist, Gladstein says.

Patricia McConnell, PhD, an applied animal behaviorist, says that «usually (but not always), licking in anticipation of food involves the tongue moving laterally, to the side of the dog's mouth, while in other types of lick lips, the tongue moves straight forward.»

«Dogs work well in any type of social environment, are tractable to humans, and their mobility gives them an advantage over any other type of technical device,» says Kjellsen, a former Army Special Operations Unit member who employs trainers and behaviorists from U.S. and British military backgrounds, as well as law enforcement and dog sports.

Formula Development Dog food formulas have their beginnings with research teams that include nutritionists, behaviorists and veterinarians, says Dicke.

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Patricia B. McConnel, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist and author of «The Other End of the Leash», says it's a better idea to walk away from the dog, clapping your hands and using your voice to entice your dog to follow.

«The ASPCA reports that 42 percent of dogs acquired in the U.S. annually are surrendered in the first year of life because of behavior,» says the behaviorist, Donna Chandler.

Seventy - four percent of dog owners believe their dogs experience guilt, but animal behaviorists say dogs lack the ability to feel shame.

Animal behaviorists say that destructive chewing in dogs is almost always associated with canine stress.

[Alexandra Semyonova, a dog behaviorist and former Dutch SPCA inspector, is author of The 100 Silliest Things People Say About Dogs (Hastings Press, 2009.)-RSB-

If the dog seems to enjoy the sport and the owner is having fun, it is a good thing,» said Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a professor at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine and executive director of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

Drs. Lore Haug and Jeannine Berger, who are also members of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and co-authors, say that, «Jumping is never about a dog bidding to be dominant.»

In fact, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta says that «Cats have as much fear, anxiety, and stress as dogs in the home environment (but) cat owners are less aware of FAS because a hiding cat may not seem like a stressed cat to them.»

-- M.M., St. Paul, MN A: Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Gary Landsberg, of Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, says: «It depends on how many months or years have passed and when the dog was removed from its mother.

My instinct was to interfere but I followed the advice of a behaviorist who said not to do so unless the puppy was being hurt and then only to take the puppy away, not to correct the older dog.

«Dogs are technically cursorial animals, which is a term that indicates that they are designed for swift running... Behaviorists believe that depriving a dog of that course of action by immobilizing him with a hug can increase his stress level, and, if the dogs» anxiety becomes significantly intense, he may bite,» says CoDogs are technically cursorial animals, which is a term that indicates that they are designed for swift running... Behaviorists believe that depriving a dog of that course of action by immobilizing him with a hug can increase his stress level, and, if the dogs» anxiety becomes significantly intense, he may bite,» says Codogs» anxiety becomes significantly intense, he may bite,» says Coren.

Dogs bark for all sorts of reasons, but it's all a method of communication, says certified canine trainer and behaviorist Susie Aga, owner of Atlanta Dog Trainer.

If you aren't sure what to do or say, a professional behaviorist can give you suggestions on how to best introduce this dog to other people, to read this dog's communications, and to show you how to best supervise this dog in a variety of situations.

But it's never a good idea to train your dog to stop growling, says certified canine trainer and behaviorist Susie Aga, owner of Atlanta Dog Traindog to stop growling, says certified canine trainer and behaviorist Susie Aga, owner of Atlanta Dog TrainDog Trainer.