Thursday, June 28, 2012

Is Your Dog a Dog Park Dog?

Most people don’t realize just how small the socialization window is for puppies. The optimal time to have puppies playing with other puppies, off leash, is between age 8-16 weeks, then on through adolescence and adulthood. That’s the optimal time to bring a puppy to puppy class as well. While we used to wait for pups to have all their shots, we now understand that there is a behavioral risk to waiting, so many trainers now use the guidelines established by the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior in their Position Statement on Puppy Socialization. Key Point: If you think your dog “needs more socialization” because he is having issues with other dogs, chances are that he needs something else, such as classical conditioning or desensitization work, and he may not be ready for the dog park. Read the entire article

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Dog Philosophy 101: What Dogs Teach Us About Life
A lighthearted look at what we can learn from our dogs.
Published on June 19, 2012
by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. in Canine Corner

I recently was pleased to receive an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of Guelph. As part of the ceremony I was asked to give a convocation address to the university graduates majoring in the social sciences. Rather than give the usual "inspirational" speech, I chose to give a lighthearted talk about what we can learn from dogs in terms of the philosophy of life. I decided to present this material it as if it were a summary of a university course which I named “Dog Philosophy 101.” The talk appeared to be well received, and when I returned home I found a flock of e-mail messages asking me to publish my brief little address. In response to those requests I give you an outline of Dog Philosophy 101.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

June 22, Take Your Dog To Work Day

On Friday, June 22, businesses across the country will increase the “canine employment rate” by opening their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged best friends for the 14th annual event to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to promote pet adoption. Click here for details!

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Dog Aggression-Pain

If Your Dog Is Aggressive, Maybe It Is in Pain

ScienceDaily (June 13, 2012) — Dogs can sometimes suffer sudden episodes of aggression without their owners understanding why. But, in many cases, the cause of these attacks can be pain that has never been diagnosed or treated. For the first time the study describes the characteristics of this irritability, which can make dogs violent and increase aggression in already conflictive individuals. Read the entire article
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

The Danger of Water Intoxication

Swimming dogs are at risk of ingesting too much water
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