The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

On January 7, 2014January 5, 2019 By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions4 Comments

Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions. We must be aware of this. Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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Dog Language

On October 7, 2013May 15, 2014 By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Choosing Wisely, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions, Misperception Mondays!Leave a comment

So often we interpret dog behavior through our human thoughts and experiences. But dogs do not communicate using our language. Canine language consists of a large variety of signals using body, face, ears, tail, sounds, movement, and complex expression. If we study the signals dogs use with each other, we increase our ability to communicate …

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Ladder of Aggression

On August 2, 2013May 22, 2015 By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions10 Comments

The Ladder of Aggression: What every dog guardian needs to know Do you know the subtle signals that dogs give when they are stressed? Did you know that if you don't help your dog, they can escalate? Here's a great way to see how your dog's behavior can escalate into aggression. Think of a ladder …

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