Training Cats
Of course cats can be trained! Here is an example: People often think that cats can’t be trained. This may be due to the use of punishment and aversive techniques that have been incorporated into much of our animal training …
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Basic learning principles
Another interesting article after scientific research: http://phys.org/news/2012-07-urge-rethink-monty-roberts-horse.html#jCp Operant conditioning is what we use when we train an animal. It is also how children learn their behaviours. It is how every individual of every animal species learns to live in a way …
A great loss: Dr Sophia Yin will be missed
The veterinary community and many pet owners around the world have benefitted greatly from the advice and education offered by Dr Sophia Yin. She has helped the world recognise the importance of behaviour medicine and has used media to show …
OCD and other mental illness in pets: A TED talk.
This TED talk by Dr Laurel Braitman s fabulous. It really makes clear to people that some pets have issues and just need help. Owners with troubled pets would find a connection with this and might feel less alone with …
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Kitten Socialisation Classes at Family Vet Centre in Albury-Wodonga
So many people think of cats as aloof and arrogant. Not so! Many cat owners know that cats love company, just in a different way to people and dogs. Many cat owners assume that a veterinary visit is traumatic for …
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Puppy classes vs puppy preschool
Not all puppy classes are puppy preschool. Puppy preschool® is a specially designed programme that has been shown to increase a puppy’s social skills and confidence in their environment. The class size should be small and the instructor/s should be …
Separation Anxiety Study
Over this past year, several universities have collaborated to perform a more in depth study into one of the most common and yet under-treated mental health diseases of pets. “Separation anxiety” or “separation related distress” along with many other names …
Great article on science and training…
Often I get sent links to some good articles from my behaviourist colleagues and this link to an article that summarises important points from the recent SPARCS conference, is a really good and concise read… http://blog.smartanimaltraining.com/2014/06/24/when-science-and-dog-training-come-together-sparcs-2014/ SPARCS stands for the Society …
Sally to talk on the ABC
At 9:30am on Tuesday 24th June, listeners tuning in to ABC Goulburn Murray will hear Sally from Animal Progress answer questions regarding behaviour problems in pets and why behaviour medicine is important. Although behaviour medicine has been a growing field …
Giving Your Pup a Head Start
Early development is an important time for the learning of many skills, including motor skills and social skills. The critical time for a pup to develop many skills that will set it up for later in life is between 3 …