A dog trainer uses their knowledge of canine behavior and training techniques to modify behavioral responses. Duties Dog trainers use a variety of training techniques to eliminate negative behaviors or to elicit a desired response to training cues. Techniques commonly used by dog trainers include operant conditioning, desensitization techniques, hand signals, verbal
Month: August 2016
Celebrate National Dog Day
15 Best Equine Internships
Are you interested in working with horses? The equine industry places a high value on hands on experience, so the best way to position yourself for success is to participate in equine internships. Here are 15 of our favorite equine internships (listed alphabetically): American Horse Publications Internship American Horse Publications (AHP) offers
Celebrate National Honey Bee Day
Beekeepers and honey enthusiasts are celebrating National Honey Bee Day on Saturday, August 20, 2016. This event promotes education and increases the visibility of the beekeeping industry. There are many beekeepers hosting open houses this weekend, so be sure to check the list of 2016 NHBD participants if you are
6 Surprising Ways to Make Money with Bees
Large Animal Veterinarian Career Overview
Large animal veterinarians specialize in providing health care for livestock species that are commonly kept on farms. Their patients often include dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, and goats. Duties Large animal veterinarians are licensed practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the illnesses and injuries that affect livestock
10 Most (and Least) Pet Friendly Cities Announced
WalletHub has released a new ranking of the most (and least) pet-friendly cities in the United States, and their methodology is pretty interesting. They took into account 19 data points including the number of pet businesses per capita, the minimum pet care provider cost per visit, average veterinary care cost,
