Permission to Pet
We all love to pet the pets, but should they be allowed to give permission? Petting dogs and cats lowers our blood pressure, increases oxytocin
Holidays With Pets
My favorite funny dialog/meme about the holidays: Q: “Are you ready for the holidays?” A: “No, Susan, I’m not even ready for today.” It seems like
Behavior Boundaries Light a Fire Under Training
When I’m burning sticks in my fire pit in the yard, I have a goal of continually keeping the pile symmetrical. It occurs to me
Chester, The Mannerly Dog’s Logo
The Mannerly Dog’s unobtrusive logo seems like just a black outline of a dog but it has quite a backstory! The dog’s name is Chester.
Outings With Your Dog: More Than a Walk
I love to take my dog on outings. Together, we travel, visit dog-friendly restaurants and stores, and visit Sniffspots and parks because we have mad
Medication for a Parrot: Cooperative Care
This post is a follow-up to a previous article, “Pets, Medications and Pills – Oh My!” which teaches how to train dogs and cats to
Pets, Medications and Pills – Oh My!
OMG! My cat/dog has a medical issue and needs to take medicine daily! What to do? I’ve never given him medications and pills. Teach Your
Behavior Analysis: Why Does My Dog Do That?
Behavior analysis involves considering what the behavior is doing for the dog. Simply put, the dog is performing the behavior because of the results that
Mealtime Training
Are you the exemplary busy pet owner? Between work, family, and home care, it seems weekdays only allow time for feeding your dog and letting
Association: Pairing Emotions and Events
Association in Pavlov’s Lab The tinkling of a bell was a neutral stimulus to the dogs in Ivan Pavlov’s lab. It was just background noise