by DREW MCWATTERS, DVM Veterinarians have traditionally recommended universal spaying and neutering of dogs and have advised doing it at no later than six months of age. This recommendation came from a desire to decrease the stray pet population and decrease the incidence of reproductive disease while at the same time decreasing anesthetic risks associated [...]
©ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist All Rights Reserved It is advised that dog owners call, interview, and ideally observe a trainer prior to hiring them. Do not consider using a trainer or training company if you see or hear any of the following methods or training philosophies: The equipment recommended for basic obedience includes or [...]
© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved Some trainers and behaviorists recommend introducing your dog to a new crate very gradually, over a period of a week or more. This method works well for timid dogs who fear confinement and for dogs who have already learned to dislike crates. But many dogs can learn to use [...]
© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved Why Crate Train Your Dog? Used properly, a crate is an effective short-term tool for managing and training your dog. If you train your dog to be content in a crate, you’ll provide a safe, cozy place that she can call her own and sleep in at night. It [...]
by DREW MCWATTERS, DVM Veterinarians have traditionally recommended universal spaying and neutering of dogs and have advised doing it at no later than six months of age. This recommendation came from a desire to decrease the stray pet population and decrease the incidence of reproductive disease while at the same time decreasing anesthetic risks associated [...]
© 2010 ASPCA. All Rights Reserved. Some people want to teach their dogs to eliminate in a specific spot outside rather than eliminating anywhere and everywhere. For example, you might want to keep your kid’s sandbox pristine, your nice flowers alive, your garden vegetables edible or your lawn free of urine marks. Keep in mind, [...]
© Denver Dumb Friends League and Humane Society of the United States. All rights reserved. Housetraining a puppy requires time, patience, and commitment. Keep in mind, no matter how vigilant you are, every puppy will have an accident (probably several) in the house. It’s part of raising a dog. However, the more consistent you are [...]
One of the easiest and most important things you can do to keep your new puppy healthy is to have him or her vaccinated! While puppies have temporary immunity from their moms while nursing, that declines when they are weaned. That’s why it’s so important to see that your puppy gets a series of core [...]
Pets love food, and Thanksgiving is a great opportunity for them to use their well-honed thievery skills. Unfortunately, many Thanksgiving foods are toxic to pets, and can cause them significant stomach problems. The complete list of holiday dangers includes not only food, but guests and travel, too—and any one could land your pet in the [...]
Halloween can be a busy night for pets. And, depending on their personality, the steady stream of costumed candy-seekers and party-goers can be enchanting or terrifying. Either way, you’ll need to manage your pet’s experience to prevent real-life horrors, such as toxin ingestion, escape, or physical harm. Check out these tips from Madison Street Animal [...]
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