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.
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behavior7 Ways You Are Confusing Your Dog Without Realizing It
Some things definitely get lost in translation.
Some things definitely get lost in translation.
- behavior | Ask a Trainer
Does My Dog Love Me? How to Interpret Canine Bonding Behavior
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.
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lifestyle8 Fun Ways to Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors When It’s Freezing Outside
Avoid boredom when cooped up inside all winter.
Avoid boredom when cooped up inside all winter.
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behavior10 Dog-Training Instagram Accounts You’ll Love as Much as Dogs Love Squirrels
The answer to your obedience questions—right there on your phone.
The answer to your obedience questions—right there on your phone.
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lifestyleConstantly Comparing Your Dog to Your First Pup? You May Have “My Last Dog Syndrome”
It's definitely a thing.
It's definitely a thing.
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behaviorIt’s Time to Fall Back—And Yes, Daylight Saving Time Confuses Pets, Too
Animal behaviorist Karen London on how the time change will affect your cat or dog.
Animal behaviorist Karen London on how the time change will affect your cat or dog.
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behaviorIf You Think Your Cat Is Manipulating You, You’re Right, Study Says
They know what they are doing when they “cry” for food.
They know what they are doing when they “cry” for food.
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lifestyleYou Can Recognize Your Dog by the Way They Smell, Study Says
Even more proof they’re your baby.
Even more proof they’re your baby.
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behaviorYour Dog Is Judging You—Well, Only If She’s a Girl, Study Says
She is watching your every move.
She is watching your every move.
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behaviorPatience Is the Best Thing You Can Give Your Dog During Training
And they’ll thank you for it.
And they’ll thank you for it.
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behaviorHalloween Scrooges: Dogs Don’t Like Wearing Costumes
Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?
Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?
- behavior
Are You to Blame for Your Dog’s Behavioral Issues?
You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.
You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.
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behavior6 Ways Your Dog Is Signaling They Want to Play—Right Now
Your dog knows when they want fun and games, but it’s important you understand. Here’s why.
Your dog knows when they want fun and games, but it’s important you understand. Here’s why.
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behaviorUnderstanding Reactivity and Aggression in Dogs: Two Very Different Things
Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
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Jack-o’-lantern not required.
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health6 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.
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No, cats don’t always land on their feet.
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lifestyleTo Cry Is Human—and Apparently Canine
Time to whip out The Notebook for a little doggie movie night.
Time to whip out The Notebook for a little doggie movie night.
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shopping11 Coffee Brands That Give Back to Rescue Pups
Fill up that cup, then come back for the refills—the dogs are counting on you.
Fill up that cup, then come back for the refills—the dogs are counting on you.
![Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotional insights about our lovable BFFs.]()
lifestyle*Inside the Mind of a Dog* Is Worth the Watch for Anyone Obsessed With Pups
A behaviorist’s take on what the Netflix documentary gets right (and a couple things it gets wrong).
A behaviorist’s take on what the Netflix documentary gets right (and a couple things it gets wrong).
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It's time to reframe the situation.
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behaviorYou Raise Your Dog the Way Your Parents Raised You, New Study Finds
One more thing to talk about with your therapist.
One more thing to talk about with your therapist.
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behaviorYour Guide to Stuffing Your Dog’s Favorite Toy, the Kong
How to elevate your pup’s experience with one of the best enrichment toys out there.
How to elevate your pup’s experience with one of the best enrichment toys out there.
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lifestyleHow to Improve Your Relationship with Your Dog
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how to strengthen your pet-parent bond.
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how to strengthen your pet-parent bond.
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behaviorHow to Help an Anxious Dog Conquer Their Fears
Pro tips for boosting the confidence of a scaredy-cat dog.
Pro tips for boosting the confidence of a scaredy-cat dog.
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behaviorPuppy Fear Periods: Why is My Dog Scared All of a Sudden?
Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.
Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.
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behavior9 Myths About Your Puppy—Busted By a Behaviorist
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.
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behaviorYour Dog Can Smell When You’re Stressed, New Study Says
Research finds that your pup can smell when you’ve been doom-scrolling, and they get bummed out.
Research finds that your pup can smell when you’ve been doom-scrolling, and they get bummed out.
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lifestyle | Ask a Trainer“Should I Adopt an Adult Rescue Dog?”
Yes! Shelters are full of good, grown-up doggos. Here’s how to find the perfect match.
Yes! Shelters are full of good, grown-up doggos. Here’s how to find the perfect match.
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behaviorHow to Get a Cat in a Carrier
Here’s how you can train your stubborn cat to do one of their least-favorite things.
Here’s how you can train your stubborn cat to do one of their least-favorite things.
