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The CattleDog Publishing Blog provides articles about animal behavior in their Behavior Bytes section. Dr. Sophia Yin created Low Stress Handling that focuses on teaching the individual how to use humane animal handling techniques. These skills improve animal welfare and strengthen the animal-human bond by continually assessing body language and behavior.
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
5d ago
If your pet already knows how to station for other training, you are one step ahead of the game as your pet has some foundational skills. If not, it is a fun skill for all pets to learn ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
2M ago
All pets will need grooming and veterinary care at some point in their lives. Setting up a predictable treatment station for your pet will help decrease stress ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
2M ago
Introducing a new cat to your home, especially if you already have cats, is a big deal ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
2M ago
Emergency recall is an important skill to teach your dog for management around other dogs, people, and places ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
5M ago
Stationing or platform training is a skill often used in dog training, zoos, or aquariums. It is an important skill to teach even puppies ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
7M ago
Teaching a dog to use the nail board for their hind feet is a separate action from the front feet and is taught as a separate exercise ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
8M ago
Reactivity is an emotional response to a change in the environment that is based in fear, anxiety, or frustration. Dogs can explode or implode in their reactivity ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
8M ago
There are many different ways to “pill” a cat. None are fun for either of you. Here are a few useful tips on how to NOT pill your cat ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
9M ago
Jumping up on people is a troublesome behavior that happens when a dog is excited ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
1y ago
Many dogs leave the room as soon as the “vacuum villain” shows up. They may tremble in fear, slink off to the couch to hide, or even bite or bark at the vacuum to make it go away. Why do dogs fear the vacuum ..read more