Sunday, June 25th, 2017
This story on obsessive compulsive disorder features the translational work of Professor Emeritus Nicholas Dodman, former head of Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic, on canine compulsive disorder (CCD). The piece references two related patient cases Dr. Dodman treated at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center and includes comments from Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, current head of Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic.
Monday, May 1st, 2017
Dogs come with definite genetic propensities for certain behaviors, making it hard — or impossible — to train them to adjust perfectly to the world of humans in which they live. But there’s a lot you can do to help them meet you at least halfway.
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017
While your fluffy white Poodle might seem a world away from a wild wolf stalking its prey, there are more similarities between them that you might imagine. Big or small, all dogs have retained a little bit of the wilderness in them—and that comes through in these five common behaviors.
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
I have a black cat that I rescued from a shelter five months ago, hoping that I could train him to be a therapy cat.
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
I wonder if you could give me any suggestions regarding my 10-year-old cat Ringling’s behavior.
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
Cats have scent glands around their faces, and in the act of bunting, they leave their scent mark behind to claim territory, ease anxiety or show affection to us.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Stephanie Borns-Weil is quoted in this article on why cats are attracted to laser pointers.
Friday, September 23rd, 2016
Nothing prepared the Devols for the Cujo-like behavior of their dachshund Otto. The sweet puppy they brought home had morphed into a snapping, snarling dog 18 months later.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016
Behavior reinforcement is more of a two-way street than you may realize.
