PIA SILVANI
CONSULTING
Canine and Feline Behavior Specialist
Book Publications and Contributing Chapters and Articles:
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Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles, (2001) Delta Society, Renton, WA.
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Raising Puppies and Kids Together: A Guide for Parents (2005) TFH Publications, Neptune City, N.J. Voted in the top three parenting books by Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation!
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The Dog Trainer’s Resource 1 – The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection, (2006) Dogwise Publishing, Wenatchee, WA
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The Dog Behavior Answer book – Practical Insights & Proven Solutions for Your Canine Questions – (2006) Storey Publishing, North Adams, MA
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The Dog Trainer’s Resource 2 – The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection, (2008), Dogwise Publishing, Wenatchee, WA
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The Dog Trainer’s Resource 3 – The APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection, (2014), Dogwise Publishing, Wenatchee, WA
Publications
Publications:
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My Destructive Dog! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 12, Number 1, Spring 1995
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Housetraining Hints, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 11, No. 1, Spring 1994
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Adolescence: A Challenging Stage in Your Dog’s Life, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 11, Number 4, Winter 1994
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Why Won’t My Dog Come When Called? St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 11, No. 2, Summer 1994
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Quiet! Please! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 12, Number 2, Summer 1995
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Litterbox Aversion, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 12, Number 3, Fall 1995
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Kids and Dogs - - Friends or Foes, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 12, Number 4, Winter 1995
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Puppies 101, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 13, Number 2, Summer 1996
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Jump! Stopping Those Unwanted Affectionate Advances, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 13, Number 4, Winter 1996
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My Dog is a Thief, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 15, Number 2, Summer 1998
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Oral Fixation or Typical Feline Behavior, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 16, Number 2, Spring 1999
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It’s all Foreign to Them – Bridging the Communication Gap, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 16, Number 4, Fall 1999
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Grateful Geriatrics: Tips for the Older Pet, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 16, Number 1, Winter 1999
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The Scratching Post, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 17, Number 2, Spring 2000
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Say Hello to Your New Brother or Sister, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 17, Number 3, Summer, 2000
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The Coveted Food Dish, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 17, Number 4, Fall 2000
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Follow the Leader, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 18, Number 1, Winter, 2000
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The “Don’t Pet Me” Syndrome, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 18, Number 2, Spring 2001
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Fear Factor, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 18, Number 4, Fall 2001
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Puppy FAQ, Fall 2001, Target the Family
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Tips for Solving Litterbox Problems, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 19, Number 4, Fall 2002
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Watch Out! Dogs Will Be Dogs, January/February 2003, Vol. 26, No. 1, NACA News
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Turn Off that Alarm Clock, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 20, Number 2, Spring 2003
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Maintaining Your Pet’s Behavioral Health During Her “Golden Years”, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 20, Number 3, Fall 2003
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Stay Off My Turf! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 20, Number 4, Winter 2003-2004
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Are You Ready to Take on Behavioral Cases? January/February 2004, Vol. XI, No. 1, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog
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Whisker Wisdom – Housetraining a Hound, Sixth Edition 2004, New Parent Guide
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Basic Training, Sixth Edition 2004, New Parent Guide
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Am I Ready for a Dog? Picking a Winner, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 21, Number 3, Fall, 2004
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Passionate About Dogs, Holiday Issue 2004, Vol. 15, No. 6, New Jersey Countryside
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What’s A Reward? December 2004, Vol 121, No. 12, AKC Gazette
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The Old Fears of Puppy Socialization: Let it Go! January/February 2005, Vol. XIII, No. 1, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog
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Follow the Leader is Dog’s Game, February 26, 2005, Courier News
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Puppy Socialization. It’s an Important Part of Every Dog’s Development, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 22, Number 1, Fall, 2005
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Keeping Your Pet Safe. The Importance of Crate/Confinement Training, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 21, Number 2, Winter, 2005
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Fear Factor – Overcoming Fears, January/February/March 2006, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Tibetan Tails
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Dogs + Kids = A Great Relationship, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 23, Number 1, Winter, 2006
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Good Chemistry, Eighth Edition 2006, New Parent Guide
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Preparing For the Stork’s Arrival, Eighth Edition 2006, New Parent Guide
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Advice Your Kids Can Sink Their Teeth Into, Eighth Edition 2006, New Parent Guide
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Fear Factor – Frightened Fidos, January/February 2007, Vol. XI, No. 1, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog
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Don’t Leave Me Alone!!!, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 23, Number 1, Spring, 2007
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It’s Mine! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Volume 24, Number 2, Fall, 2007
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Let the Good Times Roll! Creating Fun for Your Dog and Cat! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 25. Number 2, Spring, 2008
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Dog Training in Japan, July/August 2007, Vol. XV, No. 4, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog
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Dogs, Cats & Rugrats, Ninth Edition 2007, New Parent Guide
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Tons of Fun, Inside & Out, Tenth Edition 2008, New Parent Guide
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Canine Play Intrigues Scientists and Trainers: Part 2, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog July/August 2008
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Winter Doldrums – Don’t Forget About the Dog! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 25, Number 1, Winter, 2008
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Back to School, It’s Not Just for Kids! St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 26, Number 3, Fall 2008
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Reinforcing Fear: Why the Debate? The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, May/June 2009
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Transitioning a Pet from the Shelter to a Permanent Home with You, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 27, Number 1, Winter 2009
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The Young and the Restless, Eleventh Edition of New Parent Guide 2009
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Reinforcing Fear – Why the Debate? St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 27, Number 2, Summer 2009
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Chill Out! Dealing with the Overly Aroused Dog, Off Lead and Animal Behavior, Vol. 11, Edition 1, Spring 2010
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Chill Out!, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 28, Number 1, Winter 2010
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Why Take Your Puppy to Class?, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 28, Number 2, Fall 2010
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On-Leash Reactivity to Other Dogs with Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, November/December 2010
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Running a “Reactive” Dog Class: It’s Not All Fun and Games!, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, January/February 2011
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Superior Seniors – Enhancing Canine Brain Power, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 29, Number 1, Spring 2011
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Friends Furever – Making the Kids-and-Pet Combination Work with Maximum and Fun and Minimal Fuss, 13th Edition, 2011, New Parent Guide
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Let the Good Times Roll! Creating Fun for Your Dog and Cat, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 30, Number 1, Spring 2012
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Saving Crusher, St. Hubert’s Humane News, Vol. 31, Number 1, Winter 2013
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The Australian APDT Newsletter, Fall, 2013 – “Reinforcing Fear: Why the Debate?”
Subject Matter Expert for:
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Martha Stewart Living
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Bark Magazine
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Life
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New Jersey Living
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Woman's World
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New Parent Guide
Raising Puppies and Kids Together: Voted in the top three parenting books by Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation.
Contributed articles to:
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Animal Companion Magazine
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Jersey Tails Pet Magazine
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St. Hubert's Human News
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New Parent Guide
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Off Lead Magazine
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The APDT Chronicle of the Dog