Presentation
I would like to introduce this section and welcome anyone who has been curious enough to have made it this far… Congratulations! That is the first step for a scientist: without curiosity, humans would not have discovered everything […]
How to train our dog or cat
First of all, we have to think about what we want life to be like with our new companion: I imagine we want a happy but calm animal… at least when it is inside the house. We also want it to listen to us and make us feel comfortable […]
Ethologists, educators and trainers
A few years ago, when someone had problems with their dog, they looked for a trainer… and if they had problems with their cat, they didn’t even think that someone could help them solve it. Luckily, things have changed in […]
The true leader of the pack
Today I am going to write about one of the most controversial topics in relation to dogs: the role of pack leader. Leadership is a very nice and important term, but it has become very dirty due to […]
Tips for bringing an adopted dog or cat home
Before you get home: • Find out as much as you can about the animal’s history, it may be useful in the future. If you have the chance, ask the volunteers at the shelter about the animal’s character. • Make sure you […]
Why not use punishment
First of all: because it is not ethical. Dogs have not chosen to share their lives with us, it was our decision: we have them locked up, living in cities, sometimes they cannot even run free. We choose what their life is like […]
10 must-read books for dog lovers
When Man Met Dog Konrad Lorenz, Tusquets Editores SA Essay written in 1950 by one of the fathers of ethology. A very entertaining personal view, based on the author’s experience with his own animals.
How to choose a good professional to help me with my dog or cat
Asking for help when we see that our efforts are not enough to properly educate our pet, or to solve a behavioral problem, can sometimes be complicated. If it is already difficult to accept that we have a problem and […]
