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Pointing Test Two Trials 10 Repetitions Each Boudicca April 24, 2013
After reading A Virtual Pack, to Study Canine Minds i tested Boudicca, a 7 year old female Jack Russell terrier, using the easiest test demonstrated in the video [link provided in sources]. If you’re interested in conducting […]
Tips for bike riding with dogs! Why safety is so important
April 14, 2013
Tips for bike riding with dogs! Why safety is so important! First things first. Why should anyone be concerned whether someone has actually trained the dog to trot or run alongside a bike? Because it can be dangerous, not only for you and your dog, but for others as well. All kinds of accidents can […]
Posted in: Training dogs
Greeting dogs, how and what are we teaching them?
April 12, 2013
How many people have the opportunity to go into an owners home for the purposes of working with [training], taking a dog/s out or attending to [pet sitting for example] when the owner/s are not home? I’m asking this question because I’m interested in how the dogs generally greet you. And how do you generally […]
Posted in: Behavior Issues, Canine Communication, Dog Welfare, Human ~ Dog Bond, Play, Training dogs
Observing wildlife…it’s exciting!
April 12, 2013
Oh my, i’ve seen lots of gators over the years, but never encountered one that clearly appeared determined to protect something! And this was no scrawny gator either, the animal was at least 8ft, very large! Usually when spotting gators they are often laying quietly soaking up the sun. Not this one, it was […]
Posted in: Animal Behavior
Dogs, Understanding, Respect and Instinctual Behavior
March 24, 2013
I’m always thinking about dogs and evaluating not just their behavior but our behavior around dogs and compiled this thought this morning. When one spends time thinking about specific topics of interest, those thoughts turn into ways of thinking and actions. Everyone should have a healthy respect for dogs. All dogs are capable of biting […]
Posted in: About Responsible Dog, Comparative thoughts, Dogs, FYI, Human ~ Dog Bond, Human-Animal Bond
Joyce Gamsby Kesling, CDBC
International Association Animal Behavior Consultants
The Pet Professional Guild
All About Birds
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