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Frania Shelley-Grielen, MA, MS shared a post on Instagram: "Not what you think. Or maybe it is. Some dogs will muzzle sniff initially as part of greeting behavior and then there is the necessary sniff to the nether regions for all sorts of information, much of what is still not understood. But the dogs do understand and that circling and sniffing of backsides is a communication that exchanges and influences information about each dog. Anxious dogs may demonstrate relecuctance to muzzle sniff but not pass up the back end sniff. Linear walking or leash walking behind another leashed dog is often advised in neutral dog introductions and for those dog reactive dogs, following a stranger dog at a distance from behind can be a useful step in desensitization. Want more? See the dog section at link in bio. Cats and contact info too. #dogs #nyc #dogwalk #sayinghello #gettingtoknowyou #buttsniffing #olfaction #dogsense #dogbehavior #dogbehaviorist #animalbehaviorist #ethology #dogsofnewyork #letthemsniff #naturalbehavior #sidewalkstories". Follow their account to see 699 posts.

Cats and the Power of Play

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Each new experience from packing boxes to moving trucks to rearranging furniture are events that your cat or dog or both get to show up to without knowing ahead of time they are coming. As many plans and expectations as you have for your new place you pet simply cannot share them. This is all foreign, uncharted territory outside of the realm of the routine world your cat or dog has come to know and depend on. Knowing this, how can you make that move less stressful for the companion animals in your household?

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Emotions are an essential part of how we experience our world. Humans can express emotions by telling others how we feel—but what about animals? How can we tell whether they experience emotions and, if they do, which ones? When we think about the animals under human care, it is not only scientifically interesting but also ethically important to understand how these animals experience their worlds. Over the last 20 years, researchers have made considerable progress by identifying ways to assess emotions in animals. For example, researchers can look at the facial expressions of animals, record their vocalisations, or measure body processes such as changes in the heartbeat or hormone concentrations in the blood. This information can tell us more about how animals feel, why and how emotions have evolved, and what we, as humans, share with animals in our emotional experience of the world around us.

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Understanding why your cats wants to eat so early in the morning and how to adjust feeding times so you are both happy

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I walked in Central Park last weekend, that’s where I saw the great horned owl that’s currently hanging around the Great North Woods. It…

“There’s an owl in the picture here, a great horned owl sitting on a branch in Central Park’s North Woods looking outwards. It’s not a great shot, I took it with my phone. There was not enough light and the owl is facing away from the camera. But if you look closely you can make out those ear tufts these owls are named for. The owl is pretty high up in that tree, at least twenty feet from the ground. But that’s part of the point for the owl isn’t it? “

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While busy may be a squirrel's middle name, part of getting ready for winter is what to eat now and what to store for later. Saving the good stuff underground is called "caching" (and if a squirrel thinks someone is watching - they are not good sharers - they will make false caches). They will also organize their stashes by quality, variety and preference called "chunking." But when you happen across something yummy to eat right now - tell me @13 that's not what s/he's saying?? Yummy and we humans love watching non humans chew with their mouths open! Adorbs!!

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Bringing home a new kitty? Remember bonded pairs and know how to introduce new comers to OG's

What do you need to know about your new dog? Bringing a new dog into your home can be an exciting and stressful time for us as humans and an exciting and stressful time for the dog. Read on for tips on making this the best for the both of you #dogs #newdog #dogbehavior

What are the best ways to create a cat friendly home? Cat lovers when was the last time you made sure your cat was happy at home? Your feline companions can stay indoors all the time make sure to create an environment for them that is both enriching and comfortable.

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