A scientific approach to solving behavior problems

Jan 9, 2022

Behaviors to Consider When Selecting a Dog to Adopt From a Shelter

Adopting a dog can be a very rewarding experience for a dog lover. What is there not to feel good about? There is an animal in need, a wonderful home, and more than enough love to go around. Most soon-to-be new dog…

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Jan 9, 2022

8 Tips for Selecting a Quality Breeder

Some people are of the opinion that breeders are just one more source contributing to the massive number of dogs in need of homes. While this may be true in the case of puppy mills and internet breeders out to make a quick buck, ethical breeders take concern for…

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Jan 9, 2022

How to Spot a Puppy Mill Breeder

Ever wonder where that cute puppy in the pet store window or on the internet came from? You may not want to know the answer. Without sufficient oversight of commercial dog breeders, dogs can be legally kept in very poor conditions. Before you purchase a dog on impulse…

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Apr 14, 2020

Photo-shoot: Frisbeeing it Up!

It was gorgeous out this morning! To celebrate, I decided to take pictures of one of our favorite daily…

Mary Huntsberry in Helping Pets Behave

Apr 4, 2020

Video: How to Apply a Calming Cap

Most dogs are fine once you get the Calming Cap on, it’s the application that can be scary. To make applying the calming cap fun for your dog, follow these simple instructions.

Grab your D.I.Y. non-slip Calming Cap.

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Apr 4, 2020

DIY: Non-Slip Calming Cap

The Calming Cap is a great tool for easing a dog’s anxiety or fear of visual stimuli. The idea is genius, a shear piece of fabric stretched comfortably over a dog’s eyes reducing visual stimuli, in turn lowering your dog’s emotional arousal. The tricky part is keeping it in place!

Mary Huntsberry in Helping Pets Behave

Apr 4, 2020

Video: Borzoi Play

Have you ever seen a Borzoi? Have you ever seen a Borzoi run or play? Let me tell you it is absolutely beautiful. I had the pleasure of filming this amazing animal and wanted to share it with you. Please enjoy the video. I find it fascinating.

Mary Huntsberry in Helping Pets Behave

Apr 4, 2020

Video: How to Play Tug with Your Dog

With my recent article on the benefits of playing tug with your dog, I thought it would be helpful if I made a video. Like just about every skill, there are a number of ways to go about playing tug.

Mary Huntsberry in Helping Pets Behave

Apr 4, 2020

Video: “Cop-Cop” or “Your Feet on Mine” Trick

Here’s a fun trick that is sure to impress your guests at parties. Learn how to teach your dog to walk with his or her front feet on yours.

Mary Huntsberry in Helping Pets Behave

Apr 4, 2020

Video: Creating a New Behavior with Shaping by Successive Approximation

The end result of trick training is a behavior put on cue, useful or for show, the animal would typically not display naturally. Examples of these tricks can be seen all over the place: in amusement parks…

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Mary Huntsberry, MA is an Assoc. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Fear Free Certified Professional based in Gaithersburg, MD. https://helpingpetsbehave.com

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