Dogs of the New Yorker — dogish | Matt Yost, Ph.D. (2025)

Did you know that 54% of women who walk their dogs less in winter do so because they feel unsafe in the dark? And over a third of women dread the clocks going back for this very reason. (Research by Strut Safe and New Acres)Dogs can be the best company, but I’ll admit—walking in the darkness can feel scary. I really enjoyed writing an article for Kinship about this because I've noticed how many people walk without reflective gear, not realising how invisible they are to drivers.Here’s a quick summary of tips to keep you and your pup safe on these dark evening walks:1️⃣ Wear reflective gear—for both you and your dog.2️⃣ Walk with a friend or consider joining a group.3️⃣ Stick to familiar, well-lit routes even if it means driving there.4️⃣ Reinforce good behaviour in your dog for a smoother walk.5️⃣ Dress for the weather (you and your dog!).6️⃣ Bring essentials: poop bags, water, an umbrella, etc.7️⃣ Remember your dog’s senses might differ in the dark.8️⃣ Prioritise your safety: avoid headphones, carry your phone, and share your location.Dark winter walks can be enjoyable but just take a little extra prep. Have any safety tips of your own? I’d love to hear them!(full article in comments)—-----------------------------------------------------------------------------I help pet brands build trust with their customers through strategic content writing so they can rank higher in search engines and boost their bottom line.#DogWalking #WinterSafety #PetTips #DogOwners

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Martin Seligman designed an experiment, which involved giving dogs mild electric shocks that would be unpleasant but not harm them in any way. Three dogs went through each experiment. The first dog was placed in a special cage and given electrical shocks through the floor, which stopped whenever the dog pressed a panel with its nose. It received shocks but had the power to stop them and quickly learned to do just that. The second dog got shocks whenever the first dog got them. This means that it received exactly the same amount and duration of electrical shocks as the first dog, but it had no chance to affect them. The third dog got no shocks.Then each dog was placed in a so-called shuttle-box. Here the dog was given an electrical shock through the floor that it could easily escape by jumping over a low barrier into another part of the box. Dog number one (who’d received shocks it could turn off itself) quickly jumped over the barrier. So did dog number three that had gotten no shocks. But dog number two just lay there, feeling powerless to change its conditions. It had learned that electrical shocks were not something it could control. It had learned helplessness.The truth is that many workplaces have a strong focus upon the negative. Everything that goes well is ignored, while meetings focus upon problems, emails are about mistakes, phone calls mean unhappy clients, and conversations are about conflict. This constantly reinforces a sense that things are bad and there’s nothing we can do to change it, and people end up like the second dog in Seligman’s experiment — they give up.

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It's officially fall! Today marks the first day of autumn in the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere. What's your pet's favorite thing about fall? Comment below! #dogwalkerstlouis #dogwalkingstlouis #stlouisdogwalker #stlouisdogwalking

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Ever wondered if your dog prefers warm or cold water for baths? 🛁🐾Bath time isn’t just about getting clean—it’s an opportunity to make your dog feel relaxed, comfortable, and loved.Curious about the best way to make bath time enjoyable for your pet?📚 Check out our full blog for all the details!

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We all need to be strong now: dogs don’t kiss or smile, even if millions of #funnydog videos on social media want us to believe otherwise. I wrote about this for the Süddeutsche Zeitung and spoke with dog trainer Désirée Scheller (Insta: @hundewohl) and André Karkalis, manager of Tony’s petfluencer agency based in Düsseldorf.As you know, I have a dog as well, and sometimes I tend to interpret his behaviors through a human lens. But it doesn’t really help to humanize dogs because we’re not doing them justice that way. Even for me, it’s still a long road to truly understanding Ralfi. Especially with Podengos like him, they don’t have a strong urge to please their humans. Ralfi does whatever he feels is meaningful at the moment. “Ralfi, sit and stay!” What does Ralfi do? He stands up and walks away. That’s life with a Podengo Portuguese.That’s why I’m all the more excited to be working on my book about our journey across the Alps. I’m writing a lot about our life together and all that I’ve learned from him. What fascinates me most is his ability to reflect my moods because he understands all my emotional states and can read my gestures, facial expressions, and even my scent. It’s wild how much dogs surpass us in understanding what it means to be human, and yet we still humanize them because we don’t make the effort to truly understand them.Link to the article (SZ Plus): https://lnkd.in/dS9q3FXx#funnydogs #socialmedia #dogs #dogtraining #communication #petfluencer

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The team at Country Living understand how a pet's irrational fear, unusual behaviour, or bad habit can affect an owner's life – so they are excited to launch a brand new dog column, in collaboration with the experts at PDSA Learn more here https://bit.ly/3LgKRra #Professionalsupport

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Ever wondered what a day in the life of a dog walker looks like?📅 7:30 AM: Start with route planning and prepping leashes, treats, and water.🐕 8:30 AM: Morning group walks begin. Fresh air, wagging tails, and happy dogs!📷 11:00 AM: Solo walks for pups needing a bit more care and attention (plus professional photos for their owners!).🍽 1:00 PM: Quick lunch – the dogs eat better than I do!🐾 2:00-5:00 PM: More walks, check-ins, and pet visits for feeding, playtime, and enrichment.Every day is different, but it’s always filled with energy and joy. Dogs teach us so much about life: loyalty, playfulness, and appreciating the little things.What does a typical day look like in your world of work?

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Walking an anxious dog shouldn’t feel like a daily challenge. Yet, without the right tools, misunderstandings can turn a simple stroll into a stressful experience for you and your sensitive dog. That’s where our Yellow Space Awareness Lead Slips come in. 💛 Designed to signal your dog’s unique needs, these lead slips help you:Communicate with other dog owners without awkward conversations.Reduce the stress for you and your dog.Advocate for your dog’s space in a gentle, effective way.From phrases like "In Training" for dogs working on skills to "Caution in Pain" for elderly dogs needing gentler greetings, we’ve created lead slips tailored to every dog’s story. Plus, features like reflective trim, washable material, and a secure fit make them as practical as they are impactful.Take the first step toward calmer, stress-free walks today.

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