This month I resurrected the first commentary I wrote on this website 15 years ago to compare the status of human-animal relationships then and now.
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As one year ends and another begins, all of us in the little house on the hill wish you and yours of all species lots of good memories and a holiday season filled with love and joy.
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When you think of a successful animal training method, what’s your goal? Obedience most of the time? Or obedience when it really counts?
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Social learning represents a viable teaching strategy in wild animals. But as usual. sometimes our close relationship with companion animals can complicate matters.
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Because I’m a more optimistic person by nature and the canine transport scene was getting me down, I decided to list the benefits I’ve gained since this process began.
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This month’s commentary considers that growing population of those who use or seek dogs that they train themselves to enhance their own or a loved one’s physical or mental health.
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This commentary considers the challenges and responsibilities facing those who prescribe assistance or support dogs for people with a growing array of conditions.
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When those interested in animal health began talking about taking a more holistic approach, initially I was quite excited. I felt this way because I expected their approach to be, well, holistic. But…
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Neurotransmitters and Animal Behavior
Often things appear too good to be true are. The same is true of neurotransmitters and their role in behavior.
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