Training and Instruction
Food Aggression in Dogs: Management
Guarding (possessiveness) is a natural, normal behavior for dogs. Some dogs will guard any valued item or space: their food, food bowls, toys, treats, chewies, bones, beds, couches. But, object…
Read MoreSeparation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation Anxiety in Dogs By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant What is separation anxiety in dogs? It is anxiety that manifests itself as visible stress within 30 minutes…
Read MoreWell-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 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 MoreHow to Manage a Dog that Bites
Dog Bites: How to Manage a Dog Willing to Bite By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant Having a dog with behavior problems can be difficult. In this article,…
Read MoreGetting the Behavior you want from your Dog
Getting the Behavior You Want From Your Dog By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant All dogs benefit from learning how to behave appropriately when sharing space and time…
Read MoreHousetraining a Dog
Housetraining a Dog By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant When you get a new puppy or dog, you’ll need to show him or her what is acceptable in…
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