Writing Archive

Browse the archive of essays and blog posts about animal behavior, animal welfare, and our relationships with animals.

Katherine Cronin 5/4/21 Katherine Cronin 5/4/21

Four things to teach kids about dog communication to keep them safe

6 minute read

Katherine Cronin 4/26/21 Katherine Cronin 4/26/21

Curious how your cat feels? Watch her eyes.

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 4/13/21 Katherine Cronin 4/13/21

How do you earn a pig’s trust? Be nice to his friends.

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 4/6/21 Katherine Cronin 4/6/21

Even chickens like to choose.

4 minute read

Katherine Cronin 3/26/21 Katherine Cronin 3/26/21

“Rewards make me feel good. For a while!” - Your Dog.

4 minute read

Katherine Cronin 3/16/21 Katherine Cronin 3/16/21

That dolphin is direct! New research uncovers dolphin personalities.

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 3/9/21 Katherine Cronin 3/9/21

Think your cat knows how you feel? You might be right.

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 3/2/21 Katherine Cronin 3/2/21

From pets at home to pigs in crates

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 2/23/21 Katherine Cronin 2/23/21

Dogs “tell” us how they feel about sniffing and heeling

5 minute read

Katherine Cronin 2/16/21 Katherine Cronin 2/16/21

What does a happy toad look like?

3 minute read

Katherine Cronin 2/9/21 Katherine Cronin 2/9/21

You miss the zoo… but do the penguins and meerkats miss you, too?

2 minute read