By Jessie Collins This self-assessment will help to see where improvements may need to be made. Not all questions may be applicable to your set up. Please answer truthfully (no one but you will see the results). There are 86 total questions, please answer true or false. Divide the number of true answers by 86Continue reading “Biosecurity Self-Assessment”
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Biosecurity
By Jessie Collins What is Biosecurity – a set of policies and procedures put in place to protect a property from the entry and spread of diseases and pests. Biosecurity is the responsibility of everyone who steps foot on another’s property. Please review our Biosecurity Self-Assesment file here. Why is it important – various diseases/pestsContinue reading “Biosecurity”
Board and Train
By Vanessa Williams One of the most common questions we get on Animal Sense is about Board and Train, which means sending the dog away to a trainer for a certain period of time (usually 2-4 weeks) usually for thousands of dollars and promises of a perfect dog. While there are a few truly worthwhileContinue reading “Board and Train”
Fear of Men
By Vanessa Williams Fear of men is a common phenomenon in dogs, especially rescue dogs. Sometimes this manifests as the dog running and hiding, but often it causes more concerning behavior like growling and barking. It can be really hurtful when the new dog is afraid of one of the adoptive family members, but it’sContinue reading “Fear of Men”
Activities for Your Dog
By Dr. Claire Tousley Klatt DVM Things to do with your dog during COVID (and beyond)… The pandemic has made it really difficult for many people to socialize and train their puppies. Because I do much better at training my dogs when I have goals like upcoming events, competitions, and classes, I’ve made a listContinue reading “Activities for Your Dog”
Litterbox: Cat Issues
By Vanessa Williams Many litterbox issues, especially if they are new issues or suddenly occurring issues, are medical. It is important that with any changes in potty habits, your cat is fully checked out by their veterinarian for things like GI upset, UTI, stones, etc. Pain of pottying due to these issues can be associatedContinue reading “Litterbox: Cat Issues”
Loose Leash Walking
By Vanessa Williams One of the most common “basic” behavior issues that trainers are consulted for is pulling on the leash during walks. In this guide, we’ll go over WHY dogs pull as well as a few ways to teach your dog to walk nicely on lead. NOTE: This guide is for dogs without otherContinue reading “Loose Leash Walking”
Reactivity on Walks: Dogs
By Vanessa Williams Dog reactivity on walks is a very common issue. Reactivity is USUALLY fear based, though excitement based is also fairly common. There are a lot of things that play a role in a dog developing reactivity and why it may occur only on walks rather than during other times. First we’ll lookContinue reading “Reactivity on Walks: Dogs”
Child Safety and Dogs
By Vanessa Williams A very common reason for dogs to be surrendered to a shelter or re-homed is that the dog is exhibiting concerning behaviors around children: growling, nipping, barking, etc. Often, the dog is placed at fault because the child was “just being affectionate”. However, MANY dogs are uncomfortable around children. Kids are loud,Continue reading “Child Safety and Dogs”
Mouthing and Puppy Biting
By Vanessa Williams Puppies, like human babies, use their mouths for almost everything. For eating, for playing, for exploring and learning about the world. Most mouthing behavior is excitement and play based and is what this guide is directed towards. Nipping and mouthing are more common in puppies that were taken from their mother andContinue reading “Mouthing and Puppy Biting”
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