Fireworks, Fireworks, Fireworks
As soon as the sunsets, the pops and bangs begin and the poor dog begins to tremble. Even dogs with a history of mild fear can be sensitized to the frequent explosions.
Behavior
Our Four-Legged Friends During COVID-19
Megan Mueller, the Elizabeth Arnold Stevens Junior Professor at Cummings School, and Clinical Assistant Professor Stephanie Borns-Weil were featured on WCVB’s Chronicle talking about the human-animal bond and animal behavior during the pandemic.
Pets Exhibit Behavioral Issues with Humans Home in Pandemic
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil talks with WBUR's "All Things Considered" about how the pandemic has impacted pet behavior
Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out
National Geographic quotes clinical associate professor Emily McCobb and assistant professor Megan Mueller on the relationship between people and pets during the pandemic
When should you get your dog ready for a 'return to normal'? Yesterday.
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil spoke with NBCNews.com for a story on how dog owners can get their dogs ready for a ‘return to normal’
American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior Position Statement on Punishment
AVSAB’s position is that punishment1 (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems.
Sleeping with Dogs
Aside from my personal preference, as a veterinary behaviorist, I can say that there is no reason why most dogs should not sleep in their owners’ beds if they and their owners prefer the arrangement.
Good Behavior
Behavior veterinary technician Sandra Robbins is all about positive rewards