Using animal symbols to spread misinformation has been a common human activity for thousands of years. But does it work for the animals?
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Making the training-ethology mental transition may be the most challenging part of changing to an ethological approach to help our animals.
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Few studies have shaped my understanding of companion animal behavior and the bond as much as the decades long Russian Farm Fox study.
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What do naked mole rats, dogs, cats, have in common? Many people most likely would say, not a darn thing. But that’s not the case.
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Do wild animals display social distancing and other self- and group-protective behaviors when contagious diseases occur?
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As I found myself migrating closer to Grinchness thanks to an injury, it seemed like a good time for the podcaster to take a break. After all, if my body tells me to take a break, who am I to argue? In place of a podcast I give you some sweet holiday photos, the likes of which studies suggest will make you smile no matter how Grinchy you may feel. It worked for me. Have a wonderful, extended holiday season. There are so many holidays representing so many different cultures and religions this time of year, some unanticipated downtime
Read more →This podcast celebrates Retro-Thanksgiving, a perfect celebration for those of us separated from our loved ones Thanksgiving 2020.
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Never heard about doomscrolling and its effect on companion animal behavior? Tune in to this podcast to learn more about this subject.
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Because Halloween signals the start of the holiday season for many, it’s a good time to think about tricky treats for dogs and cats.
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Most of us don’t think of pet cats and dogs as they relate to landraces. But that could change as time goes on.
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