Why Do My Dog’s Hackles Stand Up on End?
Common body language when I observe dogs in various situations is a dog’s hackles, or fur, standing up on end. Technically this is referred to as piloerection and is due to an
Licking Behavior Explained
One of the more commonly mistaken behaviors in dogs is licking. Most people think of licking as akin to a dog kissing. In some cases, the behavior is a friendly gesture, but
Why Does My Dog Bark?
Dogs bark for a variety of reasons. To determine why a dog is barking, I consider what happens prior to the bark, the body language of the dog, the pitch of the
A Guide to Training Your Cat to Walk on a Leash
It’s a common belief that cats are born to be homebodies. Many consider their cats strictly indoor pets; most cats spend so much time sleeping, lounging, and cuddling with their owners but
How Do I Communicate With My Dog
Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Dogs primarily communicate nonverbally. Instead, they rely on their body language. Communicating using body language seems to be something innate in dogs or,
Identifying Body Language in Dogs
One might think that since dogs cannot speak, it is more challenging to communicate with them. Indeed, this might be the case if words were always valid. Dogs lacking words make communicating
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.