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Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization
Well-Mannered Dog: Training, Play, Socialization By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant If you want a well-trained, well-mannered, well-socialized dog, interact multiple times every day with your dog, with…
Read MoreBenefits of Relationship Based Dog Training
Relationship-Based Dog Training: Benefits By Best Friends’ behavior consultants The behavior consultants at Best Friends have found that animal training built on a trusting relationship is the most kind —…
Read MoreCat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning
Cat Behavior Modification and Counter-Conditioning Your cat can be easily stressed or frightened by all sorts of things that happen in or around your home. The behavior modification techniques of…
Read MoreCat Crate Training Instructions and Tips
Cat Crate Training: Instructions and Tips By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant By training your cat to relax in a crate, both you and your cat will have…
Read MoreHow to Calm Anxious Cats
Cat Scared of Strangers: How to Calm Anxious Cats Cats may be fearful of strangers or visitors for several reasons. A common reason is lack of experience with visitors when…
Read MoreBringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems
Bringing a New Dog Home: Preventing Problems By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant Before you bring your new dog home, there are a number of ways that you…
Read MoreChoosing a Pet: Kittens and Cats
Choosing a Pet Kittens or cats Contrary to popular opinion, many cats are social animals and love attention. Though most cats don’t require as much attention as dogs, they still…
Read MoreChoosing a Pet: Puppies and Dogs
Choosing a Pet Puppies or dogs Dogs are very social creatures; they aren’t happy left outside or chained up in the yard alone all the time. If you are thinking…
Read MoreClicker Training
Clicker Training By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant What is clicker training? Clicker training is a fun and effective way to communicate with your pets. You can train…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Crate Training
Crate Training: The Benefits for You and Your Dog By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant Why should I consider crate training my dog? Dogs are hard-wired by their…
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