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 ...
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%...
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 successfu...
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 emoti...