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 28, 2012
Is Your Dog a Dog Park Dog?
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.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Dog Aggression-Pain
If Your Dog Is Aggressive, Maybe It Is in Pain
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Danger of Water Intoxication
Symptoms quickly worsened on the way to the vet, but after a few harrowing days, the dog was fortunate to make a full recovery.
Apparently the poor pup ingested too much water while repeatedly diving into the river, mouth open, trying to catch a ball. Drinking too much causes electrolyte levels to drop, thinning blood plasma and leading to swelling of the brain and other organs
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Before I learned about water intoxication, I thought that playing in the lake was safe if your dog was a strong swimmer. But now I know to be mindful of how my guys interact with the water and to force them to take ample breaks. Dogs can even drink too much water from playing with a lawn sprinkler.
Unfortunately water intoxication progresses quickly. Now that summer is officially here, it’s important to review the signs so you can get an affected dog to the vet as soon as possible.
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