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Please Say, “Nooo!” to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs
Let’s talk about how many of us have seen that dog behind the electric fence. You are out on a walk, maybe with your dog, maybe without, and a dog comes barking and lunging. Your heart stops and you jump. And then just as quickly as it started, the dog stops. He may still be barking frantically and running back-and-forth, but he suddenly stops running towards you. It’s then that you realize what it is – an underground fence that jolts the pet with an electric current via the shock… Continued
Summer is here! Protect your pets against heatstroke with this heat index tool
This information does not replace the advice or instruction given to you by your veterinarian Summer is when dogs are most at risk of being affected by heatstroke. A dog’s normal body temperature is 100°F to 102.5°F but, unlike humans, dogs do not have sweat glands throughout their skin. Their only methods for cooling include limited sweat glands on the pads of their feet and nose, and panting. Both of which are inefficient at cooling their body temperature in extreme situations. If a dog cannot effectively dissipate heat, their internal… Continued
Are You Prepared for a Pet Emergency? Pet First Aid Programs Are Just a Click Away!
Pet emergencies can be scary! Having at least some knowledge of pet first aid can help pet parents know what do in these situations. We would all like our pet care professionals to know what to do in an emergency, but I would argue that it is just as important for us, the guardians, to know the basics. Having been a certified veterinary technician, I get asked by friends many questions about pet care, including what to do in an emergency. What is Pet First Aid? It is important to… Continued
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Please Say, “Nooo!” to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs
Let’s talk about how many of us have seen that dog behind the electric fence. You are out on a walk, maybe with your dog, maybe without, and a dog comes barking and lunging. Your heart stops and you jump. And then just as quickly as it started, the dog stops. He may still be barking frantically and running back-and-forth, but he suddenly stops running towards you. It’s then that you realize what it is – an underground fence that jolts the pet with an electric current via the shock… Continued
Are You Prepared for a Pet Emergency? Pet First Aid Programs Are Just a Click Away!
Pet emergencies can be scary! Having at least some knowledge of pet first aid can help pet parents know what do in these situations. We would all like our pet care professionals to know what to do in an emergency, but I would argue that it is just as important for us, the guardians, to know the basics. Having been a certified veterinary technician, I get asked by friends many questions about pet care, including what to do in an emergency. What is Pet First Aid? It is important to… Continued
Make Every Walk with Your Dog Fun for Both of You!
Walking the dog. Wikipedia describes dog walking as “…the act of a person walking with a dog, typically from the dog’s residence and then returning.” Sadly, the definition suggests nothing about the walk being enjoyable or, better yet, fun for the dog. Some people might view walking the dog as an obligation to ensure dogs get physical exercise, which entails walking around the block or some other regular course, at an unvarying pace, with the dog in a perfect heel position. That’s not the type of walk where your dog… Continued
Retractable Leashes Are Risky
Judging by the number of people I see walking dogs with retractable leash devices, it appears the product is popular. It is also unsafe. Good Intentions The length of the retractable cord varies from 15-30 feet and may be locked in place. Pet stewards have told me the variable length appeals to them so they may keep their dogs close or let them go sniff about. But the variable length is also one of the most dangerous features of the product. I have seen these dangers play out in disturbing… Continued
Easy Steps to Train a New Behavior
At DogNostics Education, we follow a simple method for each behavior we teach. This training plan is very effective and fun when used with the Train-Test-Train system! There are four key training steps called: We will refer to them as steps one through four here, describe them, and then provide a short video to review. Step One – Acquisition First, we have to get the behavior so we can reward it. Acquisition is the stage where your dog learns the behavior. There are several methods to get behavior. Use the most… Continued
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