Dog Behavior Resources

Are You Considering Behavioral Euthanasia?

By admin / August 7, 2023
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The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make. Vets and animal professionals more commonly…

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The Veterinary Relationship: Discussing Your Dog’s Behavior with Your Vet

By admin / July 31, 2023
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When you book a behavior consultation, it is common that you will be asked to provide your dog’s medical record and chart notes of…

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Potential Medical Issues Causing Behavior Change in Your Dog

By Peyton Winter / July 31, 2023
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Undiagnosed or untreated medical conditions can have a huge impact on your dog’s behavior and is often responsible for sudden changes in irritability and…

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Are Medical Issues Contributing to Your Dog’s Behavior?

By admin / July 31, 2023
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Any sudden change in a dog’s behavior or personality is worth discussing with your Veterinarian. Many illnesses can cause dogs to display unusual behaviors…

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A Complete Guide to Mat Training

By Peyton Winter / May 22, 2023
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At Our Companions, we use mat work as a foundational skill to build impulse control and calm behavior. We do this through shaping and reinforcing…

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Understanding Doggie Language: Book Recommendations

By Peyton Winter / June 13, 2022
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Written by Robin Williams, Our Companions Head Trainer Observing and learning how our dogs communicate is an important aspect of our relationship with them.…

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Resource Guarding: What to Do in the Moment

By Peyton Winter / June 1, 2022
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Resource guarding is a naturally occurring behavior in which a dog displays behaviors to protect resources they perceive as valuable including food, bones, toys,…

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Learning About Muzzles

By Peyton Winter / May 31, 2022
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Written by Jill Cote, Our Companions Canine College Volunteer A muzzle is an important piece of equipment that every dog should have as a…

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Webinar: All Things Puppy

By Peyton Winter / May 18, 2022
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Welcome to Our Companions Puppy Preschool! This webinar is meant to answer the most frequent questions asked by new puppy parents. This class will…

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Teaching Your Child to Pat, Pet, Pause

By Peyton Winter / May 16, 2022
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As your child grows older and more comfortable around new dogs, it is important to not only teach them to ask you and/or the…

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