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Motion-Car Sickness
Motion-Car Sickness
November 15, 2013
I. Introduction Most dogs love riding in the car.  When the rear door is open they eagerly leap onto the back seat to join their owners for an excursion. However, a significant minority of dogs despise automobile travel.  Due to enduring motion sickness or an imprint from a prior episode(s) of motion sickness, the dogs…
Psychopharmaceutical Options for Canine Thunderstorm Phobia, State Anxiety, and General Anxiety
Psychopharmaceutical Options for Canine Thunderstorm Phobia, State Anxiety, and General Anxiety
November 15, 2013
When thunderstorm phobia, state anxiety, and/or general anxiety are highly vexing, highly problematic, or particularly severe, a CPT behavior modification program may become further potentiated when implemented in conjunction with appropriately selected psychopharmaceutical medication.  Although in less severe cases of canine phobia or anxiety, a properly designed and diligently implemented behavior modification program will result…
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 1: The Importance of Compatibility
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 1: The Importance of Compatibility
November 15, 2013
The Importance of Compatibility The decision process regarding adding a dog to your household is in many ways tantamount in significance and perspective to your decision process when selecting a mate.  Ideally, a spousal relationship expands the quality of life for both you and your partner.  Similarly, pet ownership should generate a mutually beneficial, symbiotic…
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 2: Selecting the Right Breed
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 2: Selecting the Right Breed
November 15, 2013
Selecting The Right Breed Now that you accept the responsibilities of becoming a dog owner as mentioned in Part 1 and have decided upon the age and gender of your pet, it is time to select the breed(s) most suitable to your lifestyle and preferences.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes and registers over 170…
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 3: Evaluating Breeder and Shelter Facilities
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 3: Evaluating Breeder and Shelter Facilities
November 15, 2013
Evaluating Breeder and Shelter Facilities From reading Parts 1 and 2 you accept the responsibilities of becoming a dog owner, have decided upon the age and gender of your pet, and narrowed your breed alternatives to anywhere from one to three potential breeds.  Congratulations!  You have made great progress in defining the “right dog” for…
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 4A: Evaluating Individual Adult Animals
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 4A: Evaluating Individual Adult Animals
November 15, 2013
Evaluating Individual Adult Animals From reading Parts 1 through 3 you accepted the responsibilities of becoming a dog owner, decided upon the age and gender of your pet, narrowed your breed alternatives, and learned how to evaluate breeder, shelter, and rescue facilities.  The next step is learning how to examine adult dogs and individual puppies…
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 4B: Evaluating Individual Puppies
Selecting the Right Dog- Part 4B: Evaluating Individual Puppies
November 15, 2013
Evaluating Individual Puppies From reading Parts 1 through 3 you accepted the responsibilities of becoming a dog owner, decided upon the age and gender of your pet, narrowed your breed alternatives, and learned how to evaluate breeder, shelter, and rescue facilities.  The next step is learning how to examine adult dogs and individual puppies from…
Treating Separation Anxiety (Abstract)
Treating Separation Anxiety (Abstract)
November 15, 2013
Separation anxiety or separation distress, as it is often called, can prompt affected dogs to: 1. Lose urinary and/or fecal continence, whereby they involuntarily urinate or defecate in the house or inside their crates or enclosures; 2. Chew furniture, woodwork, remote controls, or other inappropriate items in an effort to achieve a calming effect; 3.…
Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs
November 15, 2013
I. Introduction Separation anxiety or separation distress, as it is often called, can prompt affected dogs to: 1. Lose urinary and/or fecal continence, whereby they involuntarily urinate or defecate in the house or inside their crates or enclosures; 2. Chew furniture, woodwork, remote controls, or other inappropriate items in an effort to achieve a calming…
Summer Exercise Tips
Summer Exercise Tips
November 13, 2013
We are quickly approaching the “lazy, hazy crazy days of summer.”  Your outdoor thermometer will regularly peak past the scorching 80-degree mark.  On “nice” days, the air will become muggy and thick.  Several days a week, thunderstorms will abound. Should I supply more excuses to stay inside and become a June through September couch potato? …