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Bridging Training and Treatment: A Behaviorist’s Advice on Using Medications to Support Shelter Animals


By Kim Monteith This article is based on an interview by the author with Dr. Karen van Haaften, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist with a focus on shelter behavioral medicine. We ask animals to learn, adjust, and adapt in highly stressful environments. While behavioral interventions play a critical role in supporting animals with these changes, on their own they are not always enough for some animals. In many cases, bridging training and treatment can be the key. This is especially true when it comes to anxiety-reducing medications.  In a recent interview, Dr.… Continued

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Bridging Training and Treatment: A Behaviorist’s Advice on Using Medications to Support Shelter Animals


By Kim Monteith This article is based on an interview by the author with Dr. Karen van Haaften, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist with a focus on shelter behavioral medicine. We ask animals to learn, adjust, and adapt in highly stressful environments. While behavioral interventions play a critical role in supporting animals with these changes, on their own they are not always enough for some animals. In many cases, bridging training and treatment can be the key. This is especially true when it comes to anxiety-reducing medications.  In a recent interview, Dr.… Continued

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Pet Industry Marketing—Create Products and Services Clients Desire


By Niki Tudge Needs, wants, and desires are separate concepts that influence human behavior. Needs are essential for survival, wants enhance the quality of life but are not vital, and desires are intense, often emotionally driven longings. In marketing, desire is a powerful motivator that drives people to purchase a product or service. It’s the human appetite for a specific item or experience, often stimulated by advertising, that creates a sense of wanting. Unlike a basic “need” for survival, desire is more aspirational and connected to a person’s emotions, values,… Continued

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Embracing Variety in Your Dog Training Business


In this article, the experts at dogbiz share tips for dog trainers who may be struggling with whether to niche down or be a generalist.   Ask dogbiz Q: Hi dogbiz, I’ve been hearing a lot about the importance of having a niche in dog training. Everyone says it’s the key to success, but the truth is, I love variety. I enjoy working on a wide range of things: puppy basics, basic manners, behavior modification, scent work, agility—you name it. I also enjoy working with all kinds of dogs and… Continued

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Overstimulation in Cats


by Misty Hampton The term “overstimulation” is sometimes used among cat professionals. Like any label, it has the potential to be useful in certain contexts. Applied too broadly, it limits understanding. In this article, the author discusses how the term “overstimulation” is applied to cats and proposes a working definition of the term to promote better understanding of cats’ behavior and needs. Overstimulation can be prevented. When we recognize the signs of overstimulation, strategic interventions can lead to better interactions and improved outcomes, for both people and cats.  Starting Point I was inspired to… Continued

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