Articles by Karen B. London, PhD, CAAB, CPDT-KA
Karen B. London, PhD, CAAB, CPDT-KA
Karen B. London, Ph.D., is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in working with dogs with serious behavioral issues, including aggression, and has also trained other animals including cats, birds, snakes, and insects. She writes the animal column for the Arizona Daily Sun and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of six books about training and behavior, including her most recent, Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer’s World View Can Improve Your Lifeopens in a new tab.
- behaviour
A Tail-Wagging Dog Isn’t Always a Happy Dog
This body language is not as simple as you probably think
This body language is not as simple as you probably think
- health
6 Ways Your Cat Could Tell You They Are in Pain
Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting
Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting
- behaviour
Is Your Dog Tricky to Train? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty
It’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so training isn’t one-size-fits-all
It’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so training isn’t one-size-fits-all
- health
10 Tips to Give Your Dog a Blissful Vet Visit
Reduce the stress of vet visits – for you and your pup
Reduce the stress of vet visits – for you and your pup
- behaviour
How to Integrate Training Into Your Puppy’s Daily Life
Here are some tips for fitting training into your action-packed schedule
Here are some tips for fitting training into your action-packed schedule
- behaviour
Three Myths About Playing With Your Dog
Chase? Wrestle? Tug-o-war? Find out which are fair game
Chase? Wrestle? Tug-o-war? Find out which are fair game
- behaviour
There Is More Than One ‘Right’ Way to Socialise Your Puppy
Take it slow. This process should never feel like speed-dating
Take it slow. This process should never feel like speed-dating
- behaviour
8 Myths About Your Kitten – Busted By a Behaviourist
Forget everything you think you know...
Forget everything you think you know...
- lifestyle
Your Daughter’s Right – You Should Get Her a Dog
A new study found that kids, especially young girls, benefit from having a pup
A new study found that kids, especially young girls, benefit from having a pup
- behaviour
Is That... Stress Your Dog Smells?
A study finds that your pup can tell – er, smell – when you’ve been doom-scrolling
A study finds that your pup can tell – er, smell – when you’ve been doom-scrolling
- behaviour
Daylight Saving Time Confuses Pets, Too
Animal behaviourist Karen London on how ‘springing forward’ causes your dog or cat to lose sleep, too
Animal behaviourist Karen London on how ‘springing forward’ causes your dog or cat to lose sleep, too
Spoiler alert: it’s more than just cute
- behaviour
9 Myths About Your Puppy – Busted By a Behaviourist
The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true
The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true
- behaviour
How Young Dogs Can Benefit From Having an Older Dog Mentor
Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus
Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus
All the reasons dogs go everywhere we go
- behaviour
Why Your Dog Should Be Your Go-To Stress Buster
You need a break sometimes, and your dog is ready (and willing) to take one with you
You need a break sometimes, and your dog is ready (and willing) to take one with you
- behaviour
Why Do Dogs Sneeze When They Play?
It’s adorable, but there are actual reasons behind the behaviour
It’s adorable, but there are actual reasons behind the behaviour
- behaviour | Ask a Trainer
Will My New Dog Ever Love Me?
What to do when you don’t feel the close bond you want
What to do when you don’t feel the close bond you want
- behaviour
Dog Etiquette: How to Train Your Dog to Be the Perfect Guest
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter
And why stress could be to blame
- behaviour
How to Teach Your Dog to Poo in the Snow
Snow days are fun – until your pup needs to do their thing outside
Snow days are fun – until your pup needs to do their thing outside
- behaviour
9 Reasons Why Dogs Put Their Ears Back
Here‘s how your dog’s ears can clue you into how they’re feeling
Here‘s how your dog’s ears can clue you into how they’re feeling
- lifestyle
To Cry Is Human – and Apparently Canine
Time to whip out The Notebook for a doggy movie night
Time to whip out The Notebook for a doggy movie night
- behaviour
Play-Training Can Be Your Solution to Dog Aggression
Behaviour correction, Mary Poppins style: turn a job into a game
Behaviour correction, Mary Poppins style: turn a job into a game
- behaviour
Prey Drive in Dogs: Fact or Fiction?
Is the term ‘prey drive’ correct terminology or meaningless jargon?
Is the term ‘prey drive’ correct terminology or meaningless jargon?
- behaviour
Decoding Your Dog’s Growls
When your dog growls, they’re expressing their emotions. A study found that you’ll probably be able to understand what they’re feeling
When your dog growls, they’re expressing their emotions. A study found that you’ll probably be able to understand what they’re feeling
- behaviour
How to Stop Your Cat From Munching On All of Your Precious Plants
Tips to get your cat to quit eating your greens
Tips to get your cat to quit eating your greens
Four signs your puppy is ready for a nap
- behaviour
How to Get Your Dog to Stop Resource Guarding Their Stuff
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this right now
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this right now
- behaviour
5 Running Games to Play With Your Dog
A few minutes – or even a few steps – are all you need to add joy to your dog’s day
A few minutes – or even a few steps – are all you need to add joy to your dog’s day
- behaviour | Ask a Trainer
“Help! How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Eating Socks”
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches
There is a right and wrong way
- behaviour
How to Stop Your Dog From Biting the Lead
Most dogs love walking, but some love chaos a little bit more
Most dogs love walking, but some love chaos a little bit more
- behaviour
Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged
- behaviour
Why Do Dogs Bark in the Car?
What to do when your dog barks at everything from other cars to people
What to do when your dog barks at everything from other cars to people
How to get your pup and the postie to be friends
- behaviour
How to Keep Your Kitten From Making You the Toy at Playtime
Your cat deserves to play, but you deserve to walk away unscathed
Your cat deserves to play, but you deserve to walk away unscathed
- behaviour
5 Signs You Should Get Your Cat a Cat
Because 8 paws are better than 4 when it comes to pushing stuff off the table
Because 8 paws are better than 4 when it comes to pushing stuff off the table
Two words: endless entertainment
There’s no time like the present, according to your pet
- behaviour
5 Ways to Stop Your Puppy From Ripping Up Their Toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys
Go beyond the basics
- behaviour
What’s Better Than a Tail Wag? A Circle Wag
Also called the ‘propeller wag’ or ‘helicopter tail’, this behaviour is a surefire way to tell that a dog is happy
Also called the ‘propeller wag’ or ‘helicopter tail’, this behaviour is a surefire way to tell that a dog is happy
- behaviour | Ask a Trainer
Why Is My Adult Dog Weeing In the House?
How to re-housetrain a dog of any age
How to re-housetrain a dog of any age
- lifestyle
6 Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You’re At Work
Don’t hit pause on your pet’s playtime – these solo activities will help 9–5 fly by for them
Don’t hit pause on your pet’s playtime – these solo activities will help 9–5 fly by for them