Animal Behavior Archives | Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/category/animal-behavior/ Pet Boarding & Daycare is the boarding industry's only trade magazine. Pet Boarding & Daycare delivers quality content in every issue on topics like animal health, training, facility design, and business. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.petboardinganddaycare.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-pbd_icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Animal Behavior Archives | Pet Boarding and Daycare Magazine https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/category/animal-behavior/ 32 32 116054216 How Much Does Breed Really Affect Canine Behavior? https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/how-much-does-breed-really-affect-canine-behavior/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:51 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=11586 A study from UMass Chan Medical School, which surveyed more than 18,000 dog owners and analyzed over 2,000 dog genomes, revealed that dog breed does not fully determine personality. Ultimately, the study found that just 9% of the variation in an individual dog’s behavior can be explained by its breed.1  This topic is something I have […]

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]]> 11586 Beyond the Tail Wag: Reading Dog Body Language https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/beyond-the-tail-wag-reading-dog-body-language/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:30:52 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=11373 It’s a common misconception that a dog’s tail (alone) can tell you its mood. A simple wag of the tail doesn’t always mean “I’m happy.” This scenario goes for humans as well… When we laugh, it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re happy or in a good mood, it just means we’re laughing. How many of […]

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]]> 11373 Advocating for the Dogs at Your Daycare https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/advocating-for-the-dogs-at-your-daycare/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:38:07 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=11170 Although we have learned to communicate with dogs on a deep level, we still don’t speak the same language. As someone who works at or owns a boarding and daycare facility, you probably have become adept at reading when your canine clients are comfortable and when they are not. I have trained pets professionally for […]

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]]> 11170 Cat Training 101 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/cat-training-101/ Wed, 11 May 2022 14:34:15 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=10957 When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them that I own a vocational college specializing in animal-related careers. Upon hearing this, most animal lovers perk up and ask what programs we offer. Of course, they are not surprised to learn we offer a dog trainer program and a grooming course, but […]

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]]> 10957 Managing Extreme Behaviors in the Boarding Setting https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/managing-extreme-behaviors-in-the-boarding-setting/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:24:39 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=10502 If you’ve been working in the pet care industry for any amount of time, you know not all pets that come through your doors will exhibit perfect behavior. In fact, the majority will likely pose as a challenge in one extreme or the other in terms of behavior that is displayed. This article outlines a […]

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]]> 10502 Let Dogs Be Dogs: Why a Dog’s Natural Instinct Is Your Most Powerful Tool https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/let-dogs-be-dogs-why-a-dogs-natural-instinct-is-your-most-powerful-tool/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:52:37 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=10002 Thousands of years ago, humans domesticated the gray wolf and began tweaking and perfecting the species that would eventually become man’s best friend. Fast forward to today, and we now have nearly 200 AKC-recognized dog breeds that have become an integral part of our everyday lives. They are so important to us that we often […]

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]]> 10002 Less Stress Means More Success https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/less-stress-means-more-success/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:54:00 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=9739 Let’s face itas great as our facilities are, they’re not home, and we’re not our guest dogs’ humans. So, at least in the beginning, there’s some level of wariness for most dogs.   For some the caution goes away quickly, but for many—especially with the high number of “pandemic puppies” we’re all seeing—fear accompanies most […]

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]]> 9739 Back to Basics Dog Socialization 101 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/back-to-basics-dog-socialization-101/ Wed, 12 May 2021 13:30:50 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=9503 “Socialization is teaching your dog how to be a part of our social life.” – Michael J. Soler, Master Dog Trainer The daily rhythm of life has changed for most people, and it has for most dogs, too. These changes really caused the need to revisit the fundamentals of canine socialization in many dog households.  […]

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]]> 9503 The Importance of Routine & How It Benefits Your Canine Clients https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/the-importance-of-routine-how-it-benefits-your-canine-clients/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:12:34 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=9258 If things go right, a boarding or daycare experience will be a positive one for visiting dogs. Dogs will display behaviors that indicate they are happy and unworried, like running up to your door, eager to get inside and wagging their tails. Owners will notice this and feel confident that their pet is cared for […]

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]]> 9258 The Pandemic Puppies Are Coming! Addressing Anxiety & Crate Training https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/the-pandemic-puppies-are-coming-addressing-anxiety-crate-training/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:05:51 +0000 https://www.petboardinganddaycare.com/?p=9047 The rush to purchase and adopt dogs during the pandemic was “out of the blue”— just like the pandemic itself. No one expected the surge in demand for companions during quarantine. Dogs provide companionship at a stressful time, and a reason to get out and go on a walk. People reported that they had always […]

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