The University of Nebraska has announced a new research facility that will focus on the study of dog behavior. The Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab is part of the Department of Psychology. It will conduct a series of research studies involving dog behavior and psychology, and also investigate how
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Celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day
Get ready to celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day this Friday, June 23! (Just make sure you run this by the boss first, if you don’t already work in a pet-friendly office). This event was created by Pet Sitters International, a well known educational organization for professional pet sitters. Research
Small Animal Veterinarian Career Overview
Small animal veterinarians specialize in providing veterinary care for companion animal species. Their patients often include dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotics (such as parrots and reptiles). Duties Small animal veterinarians are licensed practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the illnesses and injuries common to small animals often kept
How to Start a Doggie Day Care Business
Doggie day care businesses have become incredibly popular over the past decade (both with pet entrepreneurs and pet owners). Let’s take a look at some of the steps involved in starting a doggie day care business: Name Your Business Doggie day cares often have clever or catchy names. A quick Google search
Groom Expo Coming Soon
Billed as the world’s largest pet grooming show, the famed Groom Expo will be held from September 22-25, 2016 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event is a favorite for many dog groomers and features a large trade show, educational events, grooming competitions with cash prizes, professional certification courses, and demonstrations. Groom Expo
How to Start a Dog Grooming Business
Dog grooming salons are popular (and potentially profitable) animal businesses. There are many popular breeds that require regular grooming, so there is usually solid demand for grooming services in most areas. Let’s take a look at some of the steps involved in starting a dog grooming business: Name Your Business A catchy
Dog Trainer Career Overview
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
