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How to manage resource guarding in the home
Resource Guarding: describes the behaviour used by a dog to achieve or maintain control over an item of perceived value (e.g., a bone,...
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thecompanionconnection
- Mar 30, 2021
- 6 min
Tips for new puppy caregivers
Have a new puppy and don't know where to begin? See below for a brief list of things that should be considered that when taking care of a...
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thecompanionconnection
- Feb 10, 2021
- 3 min
Cat scratching - how to prevent unwanted scratching
Scratching behaviour is a normal, natural behaviour for cats, yet it is commonly reported as a problematic behaviour by owners. Indoor...
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thecompanionconnection
- Dec 23, 2020
- 3 min
Loss of a companion
Many people feel the loss of a pet as profoundly as the loss of a family member. The deeper the bond with the animal the deeper the grief...
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thecompanionconnection
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
Presence of owners helps reduce dog stress during veterinary visits
We'd like to dedicate this post to all the front line workers - namely the veterinary community that continue to show up for our animals...
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thecompanionconnection
- Nov 25, 2020
- 4 min
5 things to know about caring for senior pets
Those of you who have or have had to care for a senior pet know they have different needs than younger animals. Below is a short list of...
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thecompanionconnection
- Nov 11, 2020
- 6 min
How to prevent and reduce separation anxiety
One of the most common behaviour problems in domestic dogs is separation anxiety, as research has reported that it is diagnosed in 20-40%...
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thecompanionconnection
- Nov 2, 2020
- 4 min
How to find a reputable trainer - what to look for and avoid
Most of us who have owned companion animals have trained them basic skills, such as sit or give paw. Some owners have even been...
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thecompanionconnection
- Oct 14, 2020
- 4 min
Are you ready to bring an animal into your home? -The 5 things to consider.
Bringing an animal home is an exciting experience! With more of us working from home during these times, the thought of bringing home a...
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thecompanionconnection
- Oct 7, 2020
- 3 min
Assessing fear in dogs in response to social and non-social stimuli
Fear is an emotion that is elicited in response to a potential threat or stressor. Experiencing fear places an animal in a negative...
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thecompanionconnection
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
Early kitten socialization
Animals should be exposed to a variety of stimuli they might encounter in their lives as a pleasant experience. This could include new...
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thecompanionconnection
- Sep 23, 2020
- 4 min
How rewarding - the pros of using positive reinforcement training on your dog
Positive punishment training and positive reinforcement training are both used for the intention of producing an obedient and mannered...
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thecompanionconnection
- Aug 26, 2020
- 2 min
Outdoor access for cats
It is very common for cat owners to let their cats outdoors. However, Canadian and American humane societies such as the Ontario SPCA and...
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thecompanionconnection
- Aug 26, 2020
- 3 min
Anthropomorphism - what it is and how it can affect your pet.
As we live alongside animals in our day-to-day lives there comes with it the unavoidable innate tendency that we are all guilty of –...
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