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Cat Adoption: Considerations for Multi-Cat Homes
by Misty Hampton Understanding cats’ natural behavior can help us create and maintain more peaceful multi-cat homes. A Look at the Lifestyles of Free-Roaming Cats Territory Cats are often thought of as antisocial, but that isn’t really accurate. Cats are solitary hunters. Their prey isn’t big enough to share. So each cat needs to establish their own territory for hunting. A cat’s territory is the area they will actively defend. Within the territory is the core territory, where the cat feels safe enough to play, eat, groom, and sleep, and… Continued
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
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Pushy Equid? Here Are 10 Tips to Keep Positive Reinforcement Training Safe and Fun for Everyone!
by Michelle Martiya We have a growing body of knowledge proving that horses trained utilizing positive reinforcement learn faster, learn more complex skills, and are safer to work with than their counterparts trained using forceful methods. So, how do we prevent undesirable behaviors when training horses (and other equids) with food? Set yourself and your learner up for success by checking each of the items on the list below. Pushy Equid Checklist By giving voice to equids—and the people who work with them—we open a door to the complex, rich… Continued
Cat Adoption: Considerations for Multi-Cat Homes
by Misty Hampton Understanding cats’ natural behavior can help us create and maintain more peaceful multi-cat homes. A Look at the Lifestyles of Free-Roaming Cats Territory Cats are often thought of as antisocial, but that isn’t really accurate. Cats are solitary hunters. Their prey isn’t big enough to share. So each cat needs to establish their own territory for hunting. A cat’s territory is the area they will actively defend. Within the territory is the core territory, where the cat feels safe enough to play, eat, groom, and sleep, and… Continued
Does Your Cat Want a Feline Friend?
by Misty Hampton Introducing a new cat into the home is exciting, but it’s not always smooth and easy. There can be some speed bumps, especially if you already have a resident cat. Understanding feline social dynamics can help set you up for success. In this upcoming series of posts, we will explore: Adopting a Cat Home Considerations- Resources It’s important to consider the availability of resources. Consider the amount of space in the home – not just square footage, but space that is usable for the cats. That includes… Continued
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
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