Why is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box?
Is your cat not using the litter box? Inappropriate elimination can be an extremely frustrating problem for cat owners. A few accidents turn into your cat regularly missing the litter box. Your
Why Does My Dog Hate the Vet? Tips for Touch-Sensitive Dogs
Taking your dog to routine vet visits is something every pet parent does to keep their dog happy and healthy. However, these vet visits can be incredibly stressful and challenging if your
Why is My Dog Resource Guarding?
Resource guarding in dogs is a problem behavior that has caused my clients some of the most stress, confusion, and concern. You grab a sock from your dog’s mouth and are met
Why Is My Dog Reactive On Leash and Not Reactive Off Leash?
Reactivity is one of the more misunderstood dog behaviors. As a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, dog reactivity is one of the most common behaviors I treat. After nearly two decades of studying
Why Do Dogs Dig?
As summer begins, you may spend more time in your backyard with your four-legged best friend. More backyard time also means more opportunities to explore the space and possibly get into trouble!
Protecting the Mental Health of Dogs
As spring is upon us, I am reminded that May is mental health awareness month. When I think about mental health, I think about everything dogs do to improve human mental health.
Research
Published Studies
- Behavior Analysis in Practice
- Echterling-Savage, K. R., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Miller, L. K., Savage, S. (2014). Effects of Caregiver-Implemented Aggression Reduction Procedure on Problem Behavior of Dogs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 18,191-197.
- Salzer, A., & Reed, D. D. (2022, July 27). Did Someone Say Treats?: Assessing the Validity of a Dog Treat Delivery System.