Pepper is three years old – I know, where did the time go? And, in most things, she is a very good girl, although she went a-visiting the neighbours first thing and I had to bring her home in the car (oh, the shame). When I go to Lerwick, there are dogs on leads in […]
17 Training Tips for First Time Dog Owners
What first time dog guardians need to know about dog training. Photo: Angela Holmyard/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD Getting a dog for the first time is a wonderful experience but also a hard one. Having a dog in your house is a lot of work, and many first-time dog guardians struggle in those early weeks […]
Advanced Training For Animal Welfare Officers In Emergency Situations
Members of the Animal Welfare Response Team are undergoing a comprehensive training program as outlined in the Animal Welfare Officer Training Charter. This initiative is meticulously designed to arm officers with the essential skills and knowledge required for effectively managing emergencies involving animals. The programme aims at safeguarding both human and animal lives during rescue […]
ALERT running large-animal rescue training | News
Anyone with an interest in learning how to rescue large animals during emergency situations is invited to a special two-day training session next month. The course will be led by U.S. expert Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted and staged April 13-14. It’s being organized by the Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team, volunteers from which swing into action […]
Does My Dog Need Behavior Training or a Private Session?
I’ve got a new post over on my Psychology Today blog, Fellow Creatures. Photo: Blue Bird/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD The post looks at the different types of dog training classes and consultations that are available, and how to choose between them. For example, puppy class is a valuable way to help meet your pup’s […]
Training Your Dog to Lay on Their Side by Jane Wolff CTC CSAT CPDTKA
Companion Animal Psychology is hosting an upcoming free webinar presented by Jane Wolff. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Companion Animal Psychology is co-hosting a free webinar presented by Jane Wolff of Good Wolff dog training called […]
What are Reward-Based Training Methods for Dogs (and Cats)?
It’s best for your pet if you only use reward-based methods to train them. Here’s what that means. Photo: OlgaOvcharenko/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. Dog training methods can […]
3 Easy Ways to Get Started with Training Your Cat
Fun activities for you to try with your feline friend. Photo: Veronika Zelenina/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. If you’ve never trained one of your pets before, it can feel a bit intimidating to get started. […]
2 New Posts on Dog Training and England’s Shock Collar Ban
I’ve got 2 new posts about dog training on my Psych Today blog, Fellow Creatures. Photo: Pezibear/Pixabay In what the Kennel Club calls “a historic moment for animal welfare,” England has announced a ban on the use of electric shock collars on dogs (and cats) from 1st February 2024. I wrote about how the ban […]
Dog Training Methods and Animal Welfare
We know that aversive dog training methods have risks for dogs, but how do they measure up to models of animal welfare? Photo: Blue Bird/Pexels By Zazie Todd PhD Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to […]