For pet owners, the takeaway is simple:

❌ is an example of imitation, another form of learned behavior.

are now a staple in many practices. These involve:

Dr. Aris Thorne didn’t look at the dog first; he looked at the owner. Maya, a seasoned search-and-rescue handler, was trembling. Beside her sat Cooper, a three-year-old Elite Tracker who had suddenly stopped working. He wasn't limping, his coat was glossy, and his bloodwork was perfect. Yet, for the past week, Cooper refused to enter any building with a flat roof.