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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
1M ago
Whether it is your dog grabbing food when your back is turned, or your cat walking across the table with dirty paws, this behavior needs to be nipped in the bud ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
1M ago
Teaching a dog to relax is different than teaching a dog to stay. The goal of relaxing is to make it so enjoyable that your dog chooses to relax in any situation because predictability keeps them feeling safe ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
3M ago
All cats, no matter their age, benefit from consistent interactive play sessions with their caregivers ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
4M ago
When done safely, tug can be a great game to engage your puppy ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
5M ago
Medicating and cleaning ears and eyes are procedures that many pets will need at some point in their lives. Learn about using the station to teach your pet about treatments ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
6M ago
Confining your dog to a crate can have its benefits, but crate training is not ideal for all dogs. In the past, it was thought that dogs preferred crates because of their “den-like” atmosphere; however, observations of free-ranging dogs show their preferences would vary from open fields to smaller, enclosed areas that were sometimes well-lit. Only pregnant females would seek out dens as a space to safely give birth and protect their young afterward. Confinement spaces should never be used for punishment. A puppy’s confinement space is their safe place. If used for punishment, confinement ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
7M 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
9M 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
9M ago
Introducing a new cat to your home, especially if you already have cats, is a big deal ..read more
CattleDog Publishing Blog » Behavior
9M ago
Emergency recall is an important skill to teach your dog for management around other dogs, people, and places ..read more