Sleeping with Dogs
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
Aside from my personal preference, as a veterinary behaviorist, I can say that there is no reason why most dogs should not sleep in their owners’ beds if they and their owners prefer the arrangement.
Behavior
American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior Position Statement on Punishment
Friday, August 13th, 2021
AVSAB’s position is that punishment1 (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems.
When should you get your dog ready for a ‘return to normal’? Yesterday.
Sunday, May 30th, 2021
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil spoke with NBCNews.com for a story on how dog owners can get their dogs ready for a ‘return to normal’.
Pets are helping us cope during the pandemic—but that may be stressing them out
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
National Geographic National Geographic quotes clinical associate professor Emily McCobb and assistant professor Megan Mueller on the relationship between people and pets during the pandemic. Read full story here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2021/02/pets-are-helping-us-cope-during-the-pandemic/
Pets Exhibit Behavioral Issues with Humans Home in Pandemic
Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Clinical assistant professor Stephanie Borns-Weil talks with WBUR’s “All Things Considered” about how the pandemic has impacted pet behavior.
Our Four-Legged Friends During COVID-19
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
Megan Mueller, the Elizabeth Arnold Stevens Junior Professor at Cummings School, and Clinical Assistant Professor Stephanie Borns-Weil were featured on WCVB’s Chronicle talking about the human-animal bond and animal behavior during the pandemic.
Fireworks, fireworks, fireworks
Monday, July 6th, 2020
As soon as the sunsets, the pops and bangs begin and the poor dog begins to tremble. Even dogs with a history of mild fear can be sensitized to the frequent explosions.
Pet Stress Has Increased During COVID-19, Bringing Behavior Problems
Thursday, April 23rd, 2020
Veterinary behaviorist Stephanie Borns-Weil discusses why the new stay-at-home normal is hard on cats and dogs—and shares tips for fostering healthy behaviors for us all.
Managing Mask Phobia in Dogs
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
If your dog is fearful of face masks, don’t despair. Behavior modification can help your dog accept the unacceptable masks.
New Stay-At-Home Norm Could Impact Pet Anxiety
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
It’s not just humans who are having their schedules disrupted due to widespread stay-at-home orders. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, talked to Shari Small at WBZ NewsRadio about how the new norm is affecting our pets.
