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Featured Tips from HSHV's Behavior Specialists

Treat Tosses, Sniff Hunts, Hand Delivers: Speaking Your Dog’s Reward Language
Many people are familiar with the basics of marker training, where we teach the dog ...

The Secret Life of Cats: Why They Guard Their Favorite Things
We talk a lot about resource guarding in dogs, but not as much time is ...

Looking for the ultimate reward?
Performing preference tests with your dog can help you learn a little more about what ...

Ask me first, please! – Your dog
Have you ever reached towards the head of a dog to offer some petting, only ...

Bringing a new cat home?
When we're speaking to adopters or planning for bringing a new cat home, what are ...

Doggone grrreat indoor activities!
On days when our dogs are stuck inside, it’s important to provide physically and mentally ...

Step by Step… Staying Together on Walks
Taking our dogs for walks is beneficial for many reasons. It allows them to burn ...

Scruffing Cats: The Surprising Truth About This Common Handling Myth
As with anything in our ever-changing world, we know so much more about training and ...

Deck the Halls, Not the Vet Bills: How to Keep Your Cat Safe for the Holidays
With the holidays coming up, there are some special considerations for the beloved felines in ...