Recently, I had a client ask me what I thought about invisible fences. They were not surprised to hear that I am not a fan.  One concern...

At Shel Graves Animal Consulting, we seek to create a Culture of Compassion and encourage awareness of our Divine connection. We want all...

The holidays are coming. There are going to be a lot of new foods, new people, new decorations, and new things around your house. If you...

Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd is the book (and the knowledge) I wish I had had...

Oh my goodness. Ears flying. Tongue lolling. Wiggling. Jumping. Spinning. Is there anything better than a dog who is happy and excited?...

Hello, I’m celebrating six months as Shel Graves Animal Consulting, Doing Our Best for Animals. Six months in business, woo hoo! The time...

I have listened to a number of webinars and podcasts on the topic of whether dog breed affects behavior. A favorite is the Enrichment for...

Recently, I wrote a review of Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado’s new book Play With Your Cat! published in 2024. Short review: I recommend it! Is...

I have had and worked with a number of dogs who, prior to coming to live with me, spent way too much time confined in a crate. So, I...

Instead of fenceline running on your walk, try this instead: Take another route! Cross the street. Avoid this interaction. Go quickly by....

Recently, someone asked me if it is worthwhile and possible to train their adult five-year-old rescue dog. The answer is "YES!". Unlike...

I've long enjoyed Arts and Culture Reporter Andrea Brown's What's Up With That? feature in Everett's The Daily Herald. Still, it's no...

Remember being in school when there were all those tests with right and wrong answers in a variety of subjects? One of the things I love...

When we take an animal into our home, into our family, it is meant to be for a lifetime. We want it to be for their lifetime. We work for...

Founded in 2020, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE)   is America’s first national Black, Indigenous, and People of Color...

This blog post offers one simple tip to make hikes with dogs more enjoyable: Take the dog to the side of the trail when people pass. But...

Would it surprise you to know that people don't actually know that much about cats? Scientifically speaking, that is. Historically,...

Reward the behaviors you’d like to see more of in the places where you’d like your dog or cat to be. Provide fun activities to occupy...

They will need time.  Ask for help from your veterinarian. Ask for help from a trainer who uses positive reinforcement and fear free...

Yes, there are lots of ways to keep your cat entertained that are inexpensive. If it fits, I sits! Cardboard boxes and paper grocery bags...