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The Path to Becoming a Veterinary Behaviorist

May 9, 2022 Ask An Expert Ursa Acree

What is a Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist? Veterinary behaviorists are veterinarians who have gone through extensive post-graduate training in animal behavior and been certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. […]

Tips For Litter Box Success

June 25, 2020 Cats, Litterbox Ursa Acree

Having a cat that eliminates outside the litter box is stressful for both the cat and the caretaker. The good news is that there are simple ways to prevent this […]

Mental Enrichment: Tips and Tricks to Keep You and Your Dog Sane During Isolation 

June 23, 2020 City Dogs, COVID-19, Dog Friendly NY, Dog Services, NYC Dogs, Puppy Stuff, Tele-Training Ursa Acree

When our normal routines are disrupted, this doesn’t only affect us but also those around us, including our dogs.  Since we are stuck inside, your pups normal routine of exercise, […]

Working from home: The Risk of Separation Anxiety

June 5, 2020 Ask An Expert, COVID-19, Dog Services, Environmental Enrichment, NYC Dogs, Tele-Training, Viral Videos E'Lise Christensen

If there’s one thing dog trainers around the world are worried about right now (besides COVID-19) it’s the number of separation anxiety cases we’ll be seeing in the coming months […]

Indoor Enrichment: Our Cats Need It Too!

June 1, 2020 Cats, COVID-19, Environmental Enrichment Ursa Acree

During this COVID-19 pandemic, we are learning how vital indoor enrichment is to our mental health. This is a lesson our cats have been trying to teach us for a […]

DECOMPRESSION TIME-The value of decompression for long-term success

May 27, 2020 Ask An Expert, Dog Training 101, Help, NYC Dogs E'Lise Christensen

Congratulations on adopting or fostering a rescue dog! As a new caretaker, there are probably a thousand questions going through your mind. Where will the dog sleep? Do I need […]

Quaran-Teen Spirit: From Aggravating Adolescent to Amazing Adult!

May 11, 2020 City Dogs, COVID-19, Dog Training 101, Environmental Enrichment, NYC Dogs, Tele-Training E'Lise Christensen

This time of quarantine is hard on us all. But those of us who are in lockdown with an adolescent pup may be finding this time especially challenging! Know you […]

Tips For Litter Box Success

May 1, 2020 Cats, Litterbox Ursa Acree

Having a cat that eliminates outside the litter box is stressful for both the cat and the caretaker. The good news is that there are simple ways to prevent this […]

Healing a Polar Bear Through Enrichment

April 30, 2020 Environmental Enrichment, NYC Dogs, Science, Zoos E'Lise Christensen

Gus the polar bear was the star attraction at the Central Park Zoo from his arrival in 1988 until he passed in 2013. In the 1990s, Gus gained international fame […]

Confessions of a Dog Trainer: I Have a Reactive Dog

April 13, 2020 City Dogs, Dog Services, NYC Dogs, Tele-Training E'Lise Christensen

 About 7 years ago, I moved from a suburban-rural area into New York City with my dogs. My pup Charlotte was generally a little anxious. I know I’m really good […]

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