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(Re) Housetraining your adult dog

(Re) Housetraining your adult dog

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on (Re) Housetraining your adult dog

Remember that you and your new dog need some time to learn each other’s signals and routines. Even if he was housetrained in his previous home, if you don’t recognize his “bathroom” signal you might miss his request to go out, causing him to eliminate indoors. Therefore, for the first few weeks after you bring your new dog home, you should assume your new dog isn’t housetrained and start from scratch. Establish a Routine Take your dog out at the same times every day. For example, first thing in the morning when he wakes up, when you arrive home from
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Puppy Socialization

Puppy Socialization

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Puppy Socialization

In bringing home a puppy, you are also opening up a new world to that puppy. Getting it socialized with a wide variety of people, places, sounds and things will be huge in their development. It will help the puppy to be confident and unafraid as it approaches new and strange things throughout their life. The most critical socialization window occurs before the age of 12 weeks, and that window is considered to be closing by 5 months. The puppy will gain confidence quicker and easier if it is socialized during this time frame. Keep in mind that socializing your
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Housetraining Your Puppy

Housetraining Your Puppy

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Housetraining Your Puppy

Housetraining a puppy requires time, vigilance, patience and commitment. Following the procedures outlined below, you can minimize house soiling incidents, but virtually every puppy will have an accident in the house (more likely several). Expect this—it’s part of raising a puppy. The more consistent you are in following the basic housetraining procedures, the faster your puppy will learn acceptable behavior. It may take several weeks to housetrain your puppy, and with some of the smaller breeds, it might take longer. Establish a Routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. Take your puppy outside frequently, at least every
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Cat to Dog & Dog to Cat Introductions

Cat to Dog & Dog to Cat Introductions

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Cat to Dog & Dog to Cat Introductions

Many dogs and cats get along very well, especially if they’ve grown up with each other or have prior experience living with the other species. When bringing a new dog home to meet your resident cat, or bringing a new cat into your home to meet your dog, there are a few steps you can follow to make those introductions as successful as possible. First impressions are important, so you’ll want to set up introductions carefully so that both animals feel safe and have a pleasant experience getting acquainted with one another. Good canine candidates for living with cats: Puppies
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Dog-to-Dog Introductions

Dog-to-Dog Introductions

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Dog-to-Dog Introductions

Adding another dog to your household can bring you and your current dog more fun and companionship. However, it is important to realize that your current dog will need time to adjust to a new sibling. In the long run, things will probably work out fabulously, but in the beginning, it is very important to take a few extra steps to make everyone is comfortable with the new arrangement. This article provides some guidelines for smooth and safe introductions to ensure that your dogs’ relationship gets off to a great start. Maximizing the potential for a great relationship between your
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Bringing your new dog home

Bringing your new dog home

February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Bringing your new dog home

Congratulations on your new dog! Below is some need to know information that will help you transition your new dog into your home and family. The Initial Adjustment Period The First Three Days During the first 72 hours of having your new dog home he or she will be in a heightened state of stress. This is similar to the stress a person might have from getting a new job. Though it’s good stress, it’s still very stressful and consistency, stability and predictability are key to helping your new dog feel comfortable in his new home. During this time, avoid
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Kennel Cough (Dog colds!)

Kennel Cough (Dog colds!)

February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Kennel Cough (Dog colds!)

Kennel cough is a highly contagious yet common canine disease caused by a complex of viruses and the bacteria known as Bordetella. Kennel cough is irritating to dogs and to owners but it is not fatal nor is it contagious among animals other than dogs. Dogs that have been boarded, groomed, or have spent time at a shelter or a Humane Society may contract this annoying disease. Newly adopted dogs and puppies are very likely to catch it. Symptoms The main symptom is a dry, hacking cough followed by a gag. The cough sounds like your dog is trying to
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Facts about Fleas

Facts about Fleas

February 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Facts about Fleas

Fleas are one of the most common external parasites of dogs and cats worldwide. They are more than just a nuisance; heavy flea burdens can be deadly, especially in smaller, younger, or weaker animals. Fleas are also responsible for dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to the presence of fleas and flea bites known as flea allergy dermatitis, or FAD, which has been reported to account for over 50% of all dermatological cases reported to veterinarians. Other conditions brought on by fleas include anemia from blood loss, feline infectious anemia (a life-threatening blood parasite carried by fleas), cat scratch fever/bartonellosis
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