Welcome to the Behavior Team of Boston, MA!
Are you a Boston, MA, resident looking for professional training or care for your pet?
You’ve come to the right place!
The Behavior Team of Boston, MA, takes a community-focused approach to training and caring for your pets. Our team members were brought together by a shared philosophy and code of ethics and are dedicated to working in concert to support you and your pets with the highest level of care.
We recognize that helping pet owners requires a village of professionals they can trust—from behavior experts and pet care providers to the veterinary community. Each of our team members is dedicated to bringing their own unique skills and specialties to best support you and your pets.
Find a Professional
Click on the team members’ bios to learn more about them and their areas of expertise. You may reach out to a team member directly using the contact information in their bio or, if you’re unsure which team member is the best fit for your needs, simply click on “Find a Professional” and we will find your perfect match.
Join Our Team
Are you a pet professional in Boston, MA? Come join us! Please click “Join Our Team” and tell us a bit about yourself, and we will reach out to schedule an orientation call.
Check out the Behavior Teams “Working Together” agreement here.
Helpful Articles for Pet Owners
What’s the Difference Between a Cue and a Command in Dog Training?
by Niki Tudge Modern dog training requires understanding how fear interferes with learning, how pressure accumulates, and how trust is either built or eroded through everyday interactions. And it requires us to communicate with Kindness. Kindness Is Not… Kindness is often misunderstood. It does not mean: Kindness includes management, clarity and support – delivered in ways that protect emotional safety. It reminds me of the difference in philosophical approach between using cues and commands. It’s simply a choice. You can either exert control or you can choose to empower and… Continued
The Stories Behind the Story…A Letter to the Editor
by Daniel H. Antolec Editor’s Note: Since receiving the following message from frequent Pets and Their People contributor, Daniel Antolec, (three years ago!) I have contemplated ways to incorporate these stories into various posts. After reading the note again though, perhaps for the hundredth time, I finally realized it was time to share it with you, dear readers, exactly as Dan wrote it (with permission). I forgot to credit myself for the photographs, and while I am at it, I would like to share with you the stories behind them.… Continued
Help Cats Cope with Stressful Situations
by Misty Hampton It’s not uncommon to hear that someone is using calming supplements, a safe space, or a ThunderShirt® for their dog during stressful events, such as holidays, when there are fireworks going off, or strangers coming to visit. There are lots of tools to help dogs cope with stressful situations. So, what about cats? Here, I’ll explore the use of tools like supplements, calming music, pheromone sprays, aromatherapy, and medications to help create a calming feline environment. Specialty Foods and Supplements In my experience, clients are more open… Continued
Beyond the Backyard: Why Your Pet Dog Is an Athlete (and How to Prove It)
by Niki Tudge If you’ve ever successfully navigated a crowded park or managed a calm “stay” while the mail carrier arrived, you’ve performed an athletic feat! Dedicated dog guardians know living with a dog in the modern world is a sport. It requires focus, coordination, stamina, and a whole lot of teamwork. Your dog isn’t, “just a pet;” they are a partner in training. Through the Pet Dog Ambassador (PDA) program, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) recognizes this partnership. Pet Dog Ambassador is a program for pet dog guardians to… Continued
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