DOGS
Walking the city dog- presented at the Harlem Pet Services and Retail Fair: Busy urban sidewalks have their share of distractions, how to keep it fun and safe to sniff around (watch) .
The Ian Dunbar Interview: Frania Shelley-Grielen talks to Dr. Ian Dunbar about cats, dogs, the business of being a behaviorist and trainer and finding the right trainer (watch).
Understanding and working with Resource Guarding: An in-depth look at the function of resource guarding behavior and how to manage and work with it for you and the dogs (watch).
Recognizing stress signals in dogs: At an event dogs get to go, in a place many of them have been before, with all sorts of things going on, watch the dogs show you in real time what stress signals to watch out for and how to help (watch).
Teaching "look": For those times you want your pet to check in with you or to build attention and focus in your interactions (watch).
The science behind electric/shock collars: Are they effective for training and learning? Know more about what the science says about them (watch).
How to pet a dog: How to approach and find the guidelines that work best for your best friend (watch).
How to work with the fearful dog: Specific hands on strategies and approaches to help you help the fearful dog (watch).
Working with the dog who is afraid of the stairs: Stair refusal may be trauma induced. Counter-conditioning and desensitization done carefully can help (watch).
Hand feeding with "off" and "take it": One of the best exercises for relationship building, behavior, training for structure in impulse and resource control (watch).
How to help a dog stop from pulling: Tips and techniques to take the stress out of "having to get there." (watch)
How to pick up a dog: Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way-take a look to make sure what your doing works. (watch).
How to walk a dog: Strategies for fun and more meaningful walking for the both of you (watch).
Barking and separation issues: How to recognize anxieties and alerts and what to do about them (watch).
Mounting Behavior in Canine Play: "Humping" or "mounting" is more often about extreme attention getting. Take a look. (watch)
Dog play does not always mean what we think it means.: Take a look and see if you can tell if this is a game of chase or not (watch).
CATS
Creating happy multi cat households : Introducing cats in our homes can be stressful for both the new and
original cat. AnimalBehaviorist.us has tips to help, including keeping cat families together by bringing home litter-mates and bonded pairs (watch).
How, where and how long cats position themselves next to another speaks volumes. What it means (watch)
How to pet a cat: Feline friendly approaches include touching cats in the places they prefer. (watch).
How NOT to pet a cat: knowing what is not feline friendly as far as cats are concerned is just as important and a reminder of what works (watch).
How to pick up a cat: There is a right way and wrong way. Respecting the "righting reflex and demonstrating the safest and most comfortable method for the both of you (watch).
More ways to pick up a cat: By popular demand. Including from the floor or above you, you asked and here's how (watch).and petting and social rolls (more)
I's not an tummy rub invite - it's a social roll! Cats may social roll to attract an other cat, show deference, invite
play or because it feels good. Only kitty knows for sure. One thing a cat is not asking for is belly rubs, that’s more a dog thing. A cat friendly pet is always a good thing - are you doing it right? (watch)
How to train a cat: Training can and should be a fun and interactive activity for your pet and you and it's not just for dogs (watch).
How to play with a cat: Our cats need interactive playtime with us too, find out how to be a cat's best friend (watch).
Cats and the power of play : Why cats play, what it means, how to do it right and how more play can make cat friendly homes and friends of cats and people (watch).
OWW my cat bit me! Why is your cat biting you? What feline friendly strategies and approaches help to change the motivation and the behavior? (watch )
How to trim cat claws: -a feline friendly approach using treats, low or no restraint and keeping the cat along side you can work wonders (watch).
More on how to trim cat claws and remove mats too:. Adding in mat removal to your low or no restraint nail trim (watch).
How to give a cat a pill: Minimal restraint and low stress are the first parts of the process (watch).
More ways to give a cat a pill: Coating the pill in food can make all the difference in helping the medicine go down (watch).
How to help your cat to use the litter box each and every time: Identifying your cats preferences and aversions are what makes the difference (watch).
How to stop a cat fight: Mediate a peaceful end to an aggressive feline episode by offering an alternative equal or preferable behavior. (watch).
Cat grooming: Their attention to grooming and the fastidious nature of cats is part of their appeal why and how they do it. (watch)
Why cats knead with their paws: This behavior may begin as functional but is likely to be continued for the "fun" of it. (watch)