Since my "other" job in life is as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I have an opportunity to see many pets in a clinic situation. Two NON-veterinary things can EASILY be done by pet (especially dog) owners to save your pet from VERY preventable emergencies.
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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Health & SafetyA dog’s natural instinct is to protect his home & property. A dog that is unsupervised or out of reach cannot be corrected for barking (or digging, or chewing…). In order to work with barking, therefore, the dog must be supervised and easily reached during times of (possible) barking.
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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Basic TrainingNever hug or softly stroke your dog and softly tell him "it’s OK"… You are praising his fear!
Avoid coddling your puppy. You can be praising his uncertainty without knowing.
If you talk softly and with a tentative tone to your voice, your dog will get the idea there is, in fact, something to be afraid or unsure of.
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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Problem SolvingWhen used correctly, crates can keep your dog and house safe when you are not able to supervise, help with potty training puppies, and can be used as a safe means of transport.
TYPES:
Wire:
- dog can see out of and feels part of household activities
- is available in fold-up suitcase styles to help with portability
- has a removable tray for ease of cleaning
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Jan 18, 2008 | 0 | Basic Training