BC’s 2018 Ban on Declawing Cats Was Good News for Cats, Study Shows
After the ban, fewer cats were surrendered to shelters, and those that were found a new home faster. Photo: Joey Thebeau/Shutterstock
Posts
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club September 2021
"An incredible journey of joy, discovery, and innovation."--Shari Robertson PhD. By Zazie Todd, PhD.
Finding happiness in the small moments of joy with your pet
When times are hard, we can still find joy with our pets. Carpe sphera? Photo: Violacelous/Shutterstock
Fellow Creatures: Helping People Switch to Reward-Based Dog Training Methods
We know that reward-based methods are the best way to train dogs. Lately in the news I’ve read various stories about ways to encourage more people to get vaccinated in order to make a difference to the pandemic, and I’ve been seeing parallels with dog training. Photo: Samson Katt/Pexels
What’s coming up in The Pawsitive Post
Here’s what you’ve been missing (and why now is a great time to sign up).
Why You Need To Reward Your Dog in Training, According to the Experts
Dog obedience training and behaviour modification should use reward-based methods, according to a new position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Photo: xkunclova/Shutterstock
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club August 2021
"I love Wesley the Owl ! Not since Konrad Lorenz have I read such an honest, vivid, and revealing account of the rich and complex life of an individual bird."--Sy Montgomery.