Category: Positive Dog Training
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Throw Away the Food Bowl!
Stationary food bowls and foraging-style feeding are two different ways to present meals. Why the food bowl fails Static bowls concentrate calories in a single place and a single moment, which can mismatch the species-typical feeding style for many companion animals. Many pets can finish a standard meal in under 1 minute, increasing the risk…
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Strengthen your Friendship Program
A structured friendship program connects participants through intentional matching, clear roles, and repeatable processes to support consistent engagement and growth. Define clear program goals and success metrics — Aligns leadership expectations and guides all design choices. Start by naming the primary objectives you want the program to advance, such as retention, wellbeing, onboarding support, or…
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Dementia in Dogs
Dementia in dogs, commonly called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), is a progressive condition marked by changes in memory, learning, perception, and behavior that affect daily function and quality of life. What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)? Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is a neurodegenerative syndrome in older dogs that is analogous to age-related cognitive decline in…
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Dog and Cat – Can They Get Along?
Dogs and cats have different natural instincts, communication styles, and social needs that influence how well they live together. Species differences: canine vs. feline sociality Understanding the baseline social organization and signaling of each species helps interpret interactions and prevent misunderstandings. Dogs are descended from social, hierarchical pack hunters and often use body posture, tail…
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Recall: Tips and Tricks
Recall is the process of retrieving stored information from memory, and it shapes how well people perform in learning, work, and daily tasks. What Recall Is and Why It Matters Recall is commonly contrasted with recognition, and many assessments distinguish two broad types: free recall and cued recall[1]. Free recall typically requires generating information without…
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10 Friendly Dog Breeds
A selection of dog breeds is presented with brief notes on temperament and care. Labrador Retriever Labradors are outgoing and reliably social with family members and guests, often described as steady and eager to engage in play and work. Adult males typically weigh 65–80 lb (29–36 kg). [1] They generally benefit from about 60 minutes…
