Answers About Dangerous Dogs By THE NEW YORK TIMES July 3, 2008, 10:06 am Adam Goldfarb A 90-year-old Staten Island man was critically injured after two pit bulls attacked him. Following are a set of responses to readers’ questions about...
Anxiety Wrap - Holistic Behavior Modification The Anxiety Wrap was created to fill an existing need, an alternative or holistic approach to behavior modification for dog and cats. It can happen by using the Anxiety Wrap to ease your dog...
Basic Training Techniques - How to Practice "Nothing In Life Is Free" Does your dog get on the furniture and refuse to get off? Nudge your hand and insist on being petted or played with? Refuse to come when called?...
Our bands are constructed with top side cotton/polyester fabric. On the inner belly side we use soft fabrics like flannel, fleece, or or comfortable knits. Underneath the fabric we have heavy plastic sheeting material combined with quilt batting for absorption....
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_she\ ets/aggression.html Canine Aggression A dog's bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Growling, baring teeth, snarling, snapping, and...
To train your pet, just point and click You to your cat: ``Einstein, I like it when you lounge on the pink quilt on the black leather chair. You look so handsome there. You're such a good boy.'' Einstein: ``Well,...
Created by a pair of Berkeley entrepreneurs, the motorized KongTime randomly dispenses rubber toys stuffed with treats, giving dogs hours of quality chewing time. Its creators call it the world's first canine home entertainment center. "It changed everything," said Hoye,...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.kerryblues.info/WDJ/SHOCKING.HTML Volume 4 Number 2 April 2003 Simply Shocking Electronic containment systems (aka fenceless fences) may be convenient for dog owners, but they are not safe for dogs. By Pat Miller Rufus is...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/assets/Dog%20Bite%20Fatalities%20Plummet%202008.pdf "Dog Bite Fatalities Plummet 33%" Dog bite fatalities were lower in 2008 than in 2007. Over the decades, the annual number of dog bite fatalities remains within a stable numerical range. These...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/cat_behavior_tip_sheets/eating_strange_objects_such_as_feces.html Eating Strange Objects (Such as Feces) If your pet has an appetite for such oddities as socks, rocks, or even feces, chances are you've wondered—and worried—about her unusual eating habits. In this...
Why Dogs Escape Social Isolation/Frustration Your dog may be escaping because he's bored and lonely, especially if... He is left alone for long periods of time without opportunities for interaction with you. His environment is relatively barren, without playmates or...
On one hand, dogs need to become friendly and well adjusted members of society. Children too need to learn how to be your dog's best friend. Parents need to stay involved through supervision and by remaining educated. At Meeting Milo,...
Fear of Thunder (and Other Noises) - - HSUS Behavior Fact Sheet While a good "kraack" or "boom" may have been good while Batman was taking down the Joker, such startling sounds are no joke for your dog. Firecrackers, thunder,...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.dog-safety.net/ Good website to bookmark - Kids' Safety Around Pets Here's a good site to refer to for kids' safety around pets -- set up by one of our great Akita people who...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.hsus.org/pets/pets_related_news_and_events/smaller_dogs_aggression_080708. html He's a Biter: Smaller Dogs Show Higher-Than-Average Aggression Levels August 7, 2008 By Adam Goldfarb These days it's hard to find a red-carpet event that doesn’t include the celeb-utante of the...
Help Pet Conquer Fear of Loud Noises Does your dog freak out when the youngsters set off firecrackers on the Fourth of July? Does a thunderstorm send him running into bed with you? Many dogs bark, cower or run away...
Help for Little Dogs with Big Behavior Problems Little dogs in need of new homes are getting some help. The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. (IAABC) has just published "Rehoming Small Dogs," professional advice and protocols for small...
Magic touch: Tellington therapy addresses healing and calming methods Published in the Asbury Park Press 12/01/03 By TAMMY MCKILLIP, CORRESPONDENT In 1995, Tracy Vroom was on a quest to find a solution to her Basenji puppy's many behavioral problems when...
NMHP Forum - Biting cat returned twice Question from Kim: I am in a small rescue group that does adoptions out of PETsMART. We currently have a cat that was returned twice for biting. How do we get the adopters...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: This is a hot topic at the shelter where I spend many hours. I say all the dogs can be salvaged. Others, more pragmatic than myself, say we have limited funds and we cannot save...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: You are not alone when it comes to teaching our kitties to be wicked with their claws. When young, kittens play very roughly. They attack one another, bite each others' necks, mock de-gut one another,...
NMHP Forum - Puppies aren't just cuddles and good smells! #1Question from Helen: I am asking a question for a co-worker of mine. Her family purchased an Australian Cattle Dog a puppy. The puppy is about 5 months old and...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: I find that cats are most mysterious when it comes to substrate preference. That is the fancy way of saying what cats pee on. Some cats that have lived outside and then are made into...
Response from Dr Patricia Simonet: One of the earlier questions and answers regarding urinating on fresh laundry may also help with this problem (the portion on UTI). However, let's talk about your little guy. Cats experience discomfort when they have...
National Dog Bite Prevention Week, 2004 Man and woman's best friend bites more than 4.7 million people a year, and key experts believe that public education can help prevent these bites. May 16-22 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/3h8q7r National Dog Bite Prevention Week - May 18-24 - Tips, Tips and More Tips! For the Love of the Dog - blog With this week being National Dog Bite Prevention Week, I...
Pet Behavior Advice The Denver Dumb Friends League has a wealth of information about animal topics on their web site, http://www.ddfl.org/tips.htm . You can click on any of the topics to find a pdf file that you can read online,...
Pet's Bite Frequently Worse Than Its Bark By ELAINE ROSE Staff Writer, (609) 272-7215, erose@pressofac.com It's usually the pit bulls and Rottweilers who make the headlines. But your dog - or cat - could just as easily become the culprit....
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/magazine/13pets-t.html? _r=2&oref=slogin&ref=magazine&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin Pill-Popping Pets July 13, 2008 Pill-Popping Pets By JAMES VLAHOS Correction Appended Max retrieves Frisbees. He gobbles jelly beans. He chases deer. He is — and this should be remembered when...
Preparing Pet for Addition to Family By ELAINE ROSE Staff Writer, (609) 272-7215, erose@pressofac.com For several years, your cat or dog has been your only "baby." Now you and your spouse are expecting a child. Does that mean you have...
HSUS - Preventing Dog Bites Q: Is there any way I can "bite-proof" my dog? A: There is no way to guarantee that your dog will never bite someone. But you can significantly reduce the risk. Here's how: Spay or...
We've been rescue/adoption people for nearly 25 years and are the founders of two 501(c)(3) organizations: one a rescue & adoption charity; one which operated a nonprofit, low-cost, feline spay/neuter clinic. We've lectured on early-age spay/neuter and TNR at a...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.sfweekly.com/2007-03-07/news/psycho-dogs/print Note: This is a very long article, but fascinating and worth reading. Psycho Dogs What makes canines go crazy? The answer is in their genes. By Eliza Strickland Published: March 7, 2007...
Puppy Chewing Whoever thought that raising a child is the toughest thing to do may not have raised a puppy. After all, at least babies can wear diapers! Much like infants and toddlers, though, puppies explore their world by putting...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://tinyurl.com/6cltb Separation Anxiety HSUS Dog Behavior Tip Sheet Everyone needs a little time alone now and then—unless of course you are a dog who suffers from separation anxiety. Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2174&aid=2372 Separation anxiety in cats Separation Anxiety: Causes, Signs & Treatment Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff Many people are familiar with separation anxiety in dogs, but assume it does not occur in...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.petplace.com/cats/thwarting-the-alarm-clock-cat/page1.aspx Thwarting the Alarm Clock Cat Dealing with cats that wake you up before the alarm clock is frustrating, especially you want to sleep! Contrary to popular belief, cats are not nocturnal. The...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/overcoming-separation-anxiety.html Top Tips for Overcoming Separation Anxiety For many dogs, even the slightest change in daily routines can be upsetting. In response, poor Fido may start acting disruptive or destructive, especially when left...
Urine-Marking Behavior Much like the miners during the Gold Rush, dogs and cats are territorial animals. They "stake a claim" to a particular space, area, or object. They let other people and animals know about their claim by marking it...
Dogs are social creatures and believers in social order. A dog's social system is a "pack" with a well-defined pecking order. The leader of the pack is the alpha, supreme boss, Top Dog. He (or she) gets the best of...
Forwarded message - for info, please visit http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/behavior/the-guilty-look-does-it-mean-your-dog-is-really-guilty “The Guilty Look” - Does it Mean Your Dog is Really Guilty? Deanna Raeke For the Love of the Dog Blog Thursday, June 11th, 2009 If you have dogs, you’ve seen it,...
