Explore the bond with your pet. Learn about pet anxiety relief, animal psychology, and how to build a stress-free environment for you and your companion.
Look, I get it. The last thing you want is for your kitty to be anxious during these crazy times. But let’s face it – the whole coronavirus situation can stress out even the most relaxed felines. Cats Can’t Contract COVID-19 First things first: cats don’t get sick from the same strain of coronavirus that […]
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🩺 Vet Urgency Triage Meter 🟢 Monitor at Home Mild separation anxiety, observe and try home remedies. 🟡 Schedule Vet Visit Severe anxiety, consult a veterinarian or behaviorist. 🔴 Emergency – Go Now Immediate danger, like destructive behavior leading to injury. Look, I get it. You come home from work and find your dog’s shredded
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Look, I get it. Your dog’s separation anxiety can feel like a nightmare. But here’s what nobody tells you: it is manageable. Last month, a client came in with a small terrier who was pacing the floor and whining every time his owner left the house for work. It was heartbreaking to see how distressed
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During the peak of the COVID-19 lockdowns, the “Pandemic Puppy” became a global icon of resilience. As social circles shrivelled to the size of a Zoom window, millions sought solace in the frantic wag of a tail or the rhythmic purr of a cat. Shelters emptied, waiting lists for goldendoodles exploded, and the collective narrative
That Awful “Horking” Sound at 3 AM. Now What? You know the sound. That deep, guttural hork-hork-hork that jolts you out of a dead sleep. You leap out of bed, fumbling for the light switch, praying they make it off the carpet. They don’t. You stand there, staring at the pile on the floor, and your brain
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That 3 AM Crash Isn’t Cute. It’s a Cry for Help. You know the sound. The dead of night. A thump. A crash. The sound of a lamp hitting the floor, followed by the thunder of tiny paws running up and down the hallway at the speed of sound. You’ve just witnessed “The Zoomies.” I
My Cat Gets “Zoomies” at 3 AM. Is It Play or Anxiety? (A Behaviorist’s Take) Read More »
I Kicked My Dog Out of Bed Last Week. Here is Why. I love my dog. I really do. For three years, he slept behind my knees. It was cozy. It felt like bonding. Every article I read said it releases oxytocin (the love hormone). Who doesn’t want that? But last Tuesday, I woke up
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I walked into the bathroom today. I closed the door. Two seconds later, I saw a nose shove its way under the crack. Then came the whine. Does this sound familiar? We call them “Velcro Dogs.” They are our shadows. They are under our desks while we work, at our feet while we cook, and
SAFETY WARNING: Growling is communication, but biting is danger. If your older dog is significantly larger than the puppy and has a history of aggression towards other dogs, or if they are shaking/shaking the puppy, separate them immediately and hire a professional behaviorist. Do not let them “work it out.” It’s Not Jealousy, It’s a “Routine Riot” You imagined
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SAFETY WARNING: Reactivity can escalate. If your dog redirects their frustration by biting you or the leash when triggered, or if they have a history of inflicting injury on other dogs, do not attempt to fix this alone. Please hire a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) for an in-person assessment. It’s Not “Dominance,” It’s a Cry for Help I know the
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