discussion title:
Dog Behavior & Cat Enrichment
Hi folks,
Not much discussion here lately so...maybe these topics will prompt some interest. Two recent radio shows posted (links and descriptions below) on dog behavior and cat enrichment. Enjoy!
amy
Episode 46 - Dog-Whispering, Not! Picture This!
http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/peevesep46.html
Animals communicate with us constantly--and misunderstanding can have dire consequences. A dog wagging his tail means he’s friendly so you can pet him…right or wrong? He licks his lips to say--what? Every dog wants to be dominant, correct? Alpha-rolling a dog shows you’re the boss--true or false? Misunderstandings can mean a damaged relationship or worse. What do those doggy signals really mean? Join Barbara Handelman as she describes her stunning new book, CANINE BEHAVIOR, A PHOTO ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK, and debunks some common misconceptions about what your dog is telling you.
Episode 47 - Entertain The Brain: Feline Enrichment
http://www.markiac.addr.com/PET_LIFE_RADIO/peevesep47.html
Last week was all about understanding our canine family members better. This week, cats get equal time. Did you know that cats need brain-candy as much as dogs--or people? It’s not just a treat, it’s a necessity--and our felines are starving for intellectual enrichment. Too often, Kitty ends up getting in trouble because she has no legal outlet for her normal energy—or becomes a feline couch potato getting pudgy in her nether regions and her brain. Cat behavior counselor Ingrid Johnson offers great suggestions for keeping your cats healthy both emotionally and physically, and preventing potential problems at the same time.
