Choice, Control, and Training for Ectotherms
Carrie Kish Research into the ethological needs and cognitive abilities of companion animals like...
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Cat Division
Pet retention programs in play: A case study
by Dilara Göksel Parry
In July 2017, the Pet Retention Program at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) got a request for the return of a young tabby cat adopted from the shelter a few months prior.
Dog Division
Online Behavior Advice: Help or Harm?
by Caitlin Coberly
I founded the “Dog Training 101 Community Forum” on Facebook late in 2010. At the time, I was exhausted from working in rescue—having volunteered doing adoptions, transport, and even starting a low-cost spay and neuter clinic.
Horse Division
‘I love the job except for the clients’: A story of changing attitudes
by Felicity George
Recently I came across a list of continuing professional development courses I made back in 2011. It wasn’t a bad list—equine nutrition, physiology, improved knowledge of various equestrian disciplines, and so on. However, it was all about horses—nothing on improving my skills with human clients. Which is interesting, as this was the area where I had the biggest problems, but I hadn’t yet even identified that there was anything I could do about it!
Parrot Division
Is a Busy Parrot Really a Happy Parrot?
by Stephanie Edlund
As bird owners, we are quickly taught that toys are super-important for parrots.
Shelter Division
Building a Solid Volunteer Base
by Kimberly Elman
So many people working at nonprofits are caught in the cycle of focusing on the urgent task in front of them and just trying to get through the day.
Working Animals Division
Canine Search and Rescue
by Sue Bulanda
In recent years, canine search and rescue (SAR) has become popular. In the not-too-distant past, most people did not know what it was. For example, when people saw members of my unit with the K9 SAR logo on their uniforms, they would comment that it was nice that we rescued dogs.
General Topics
Manifestations of allergies in domestic animals: What behavior consultants should know
Jess Elliott When you meet a client and their animal for the first time, your evaluation can be...
Business of Behavior
Career Paths: Barbara Davis
When did you decide to pursue behavior as a profession?
There were really two times this came up for me. In the early days of my training career (in the 1970 and ’80s, so really prehistoric!), I worked with a lot of mentors and was fascinated by the way they worked with difficult behavior problems. I wanted to follow in the footsteps of trainers whose skills I respected.
From the Archives
Interview with Brennen McKenzie, the Skeptvet
Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine is a multimillion-dollar industry that encompasses everything from reiki to nutritional supplements, and offers treatments for a full range of medical and behavioral complaints. From the five-dollar “calming treats” we can pick up from any online retailer to the specialist chiropractic regime that can run into hundreds of dollars, there’s an alternative solution to every problem.
