Is Your Dog Trying to Tell You Something With Their Unwanted Behavior?
When your dog barks excessively, growls, reacts unfavorably, or starts targeting your favorite slippers, your first instinct may be to stop the unwanted behavior. But
4 Signs Your Dog Is Over Holiday Socializing
Holidays can be full of parties and socializing, and it’s natural for us to want to include our dogs in these celebrations. But many dogs,
Can dogs and cats understand human language?
See how dogs and cats interpret spoken words, tones, and body cues — plus what science is revealing about their communication skills. As dog and
Button-Pressing Dogs vs. Natural Canine Expression
The trending social media phenomenon of dogs pressing soundboard buttons to “speak” English words connects to a centuries-old tradition. Dating back to Medieval times, humans
7 Tips to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture
One of the problems many cat parents face is getting their kitties to stop scratching everything. If you have a problem with your feline friend
The Consequences of Ear Cropping
The practice of ear cropping has been banned in some places because it’s a painful procedure with no benefit to the dog. In fact, it
Choosing an Animal Communicator for Your Dog or Cat
Thinking about hiring an animal communicator for your dog or cat? Find out what communicators can and can’t do, and how to choose the right
What telemedicine can (and can’t) do for your dog or cat
Telemedicine is an expanding healthcare movement for dogs and cats as well as humans. It has its drawbacks and legal limitations, but it also offers
Why do cats purr?
Believe it or not, a cat’s purr isn’t just indicative of happiness! Here’s a few additional reasons why your kitty might be purring. Everyone knows
Research shows our ability to communicate with dogs is learned
A recent study is teaching us more about how we communicate with our canine companions. As animal parents, we have a special connection with our
Top tips for training senior dogs
“Old dogs can learn new tricks” – and that means training senior dogs can be just as easy as training their younger counterparts. Many people
“P-mail” – how dogs use urine to communicate
Dogs may not have access to email or social media, but they have their own ways of communicating long distance. One of those ways is
How to interpret dog barks
Do you know what your dog is trying to tell you when he barks? Understanding something about the pitch, frequency and duration of his barks
Building a bond with words
Teaching your dog the meaning of a range of words strengthens your bond through communication and collaboration. One of the first things I learned about
Understanding canine body language
Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us how they’re feeling. But we can get a pretty good idea by reading their body language. When your dog
Training a deaf dog? Try sign language
You might think training a deaf dog is difficult. But canines are experts at reading body language, so hand signals are just as effective as
Top 10 ways to build a bond with your dog
Whether you’re adopting a puppy or adult dog, establishing a healthy bond with him from the start will help ensure a meaningful friendship. The powerful bond
Megan Blake on Four Footed Companions
Megan Blake, a talented actress and producer, credits her dog Smiley, along with her many other four-footed companions, for teaching her some important life lessons. Megan
Understanding dog behavior
The following ten facts and tips will give you a greater insight into dog behavior, and help make training easier. Training a dog is a
Using body language to train your dog
Using body language to communicate with your dog is a skill that takes practice but a lot of communication will develop naturally as a bond
6 ways to make dog training easier
Dog training is a two way street. It’s your dog’s job to learn the appropriate behaviors, but it’s up to you to figure out how
Teaching your dog when to stop barking
Barking dogs in themselves are not the problem. The problem is when, where, and how long the dog barks. Here’s how to handle his excessive
Mind-body connection in animals
If you’ve ever witnessed the decline of a pet shortly after the loss of another, you’ve seen the mind-body connection in action. Here’s a closer
Solving dog aggression with communication
Animal communication can help resolve many issues, but can it do anything for serious problems like aggression? The answer is yes. Shayne is a five-year-old
The rewards of animal communication
Have you heard of animal communication? This incredible practice is the transfer of information from one group of animals to another — and it’s helping