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Sudden Tension Between Cats: Could It Be Non-Recognition Aggression?
Each year, countless cats and their guardians are affected by non-recognition aggression, a phenomenon in which a cat returning home from an outing is suddenly treated as an intruder by a cat who remained at home. This situation often occurs after a visit to the vet, but it can also happen after a trip to the groomer, an outdoor excursion, or a visit to a home with dogs. Experts believe scent plays a key role in triggering non-recognition aggression. If left unaddressed, the at-home cat may attack the returning cat,… Continued
Think Your Dog Is Stubborn and Willful?
When a family recently submitted a puppy training application, I looked for key words to gain insight as to their relationship with their pup. I saw words describing 13-week-old Bella as strong-willed and stubborn, dominant, and growling when verbally or physically punished. Their verbal corrections were a harsh “Eh, eh!” and “No!” to which Bella responded “aggressively.” They also complained about hard mouthing and declared that they did not play tug, but they did mess with her food while Bella was eating. Yikes! I knew that our first appointment would… Continued
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Is There a Dog in the House? Keeping Kids Safe at Playdates and Childcare
A Doggone Safe Playdate Checklist As I was exploring the Doggone safe free public resources, I smiled when I realized how many excellent resources there are to use and share. One of my favorites is “Play Dates and Babysitter’s House.” This resource features basic questions a parent should be asking to keep their child safe, like: A parent would ask these and many more questions of a prospective in-home daycare or nanny. Rarely does it occur to a parent to ask if the family has a dog and, if so, what… Continued
Sudden Tension Between Cats: Could It Be Non-Recognition Aggression?
Each year, countless cats and their guardians are affected by non-recognition aggression, a phenomenon in which a cat returning home from an outing is suddenly treated as an intruder by a cat who remained at home. This situation often occurs after a visit to the vet, but it can also happen after a trip to the groomer, an outdoor excursion, or a visit to a home with dogs. Experts believe scent plays a key role in triggering non-recognition aggression. If left unaddressed, the at-home cat may attack the returning cat,… Continued
Think Your Dog Is Stubborn and Willful?
When a family recently submitted a puppy training application, I looked for key words to gain insight as to their relationship with their pup. I saw words describing 13-week-old Bella as strong-willed and stubborn, dominant, and growling when verbally or physically punished. Their verbal corrections were a harsh “Eh, eh!” and “No!” to which Bella responded “aggressively.” They also complained about hard mouthing and declared that they did not play tug, but they did mess with her food while Bella was eating. Yikes! I knew that our first appointment would… Continued
What to Look for in a Pet Care Professional–Part 2: Knowledge, Skills, Competence, and Credentials
In What To Look For In A Pet Care Professional–Part 1, I discussed the importance of carefully reviewing the ethics policies of any pet care professional before entrusting your pet to their care. Here, I’ll discuss the importance of pet care professionals acquiring knowledge and skills and demonstrating competency through independent accreditation bodies. Lastly, I’ll address the importance of continuing education. Acquisition of Knowledge People might become pet care professionals because they have a passion for animals. However, living with them as pets, or breeding them, is unlikely to provide… Continued
Dogs Are Food Motivated – They Need It for Survival
It’s our role to figure out what rewards work best in different situations! At DogNostics, we hold a two-day Pet Care Professional Certification workshop where a question that we often hear is, “How can I train a dog who isn’t food motivated?” At The DogSmith, we also encounter clients who say that their dogs are not motivated by food, so we thought that a blog regarding this topic would be useful for pet guardians. Is There a Health Concern? There are many reasons why a dog may sometimes not wish… Continued
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