"Appropriate outlets" refers to suitable or acceptable places or methods for expressing or releasing emotions, energy, thoughts, or activities.
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We must provide
appropriate outlets for this energy, otherwise the dog will come up to their own devices on how to relieve this energy.
It is somewhat unrealistic for owners to think they can eliminate the behavior; rather, time is better spent on
providing appropriate outlets as to avoid destruction to furniture and other household items.
A kennel situation can be difficult for an athletic, bright, and playful dog if he or she is not
given appropriate outlets to exercise both body and mind.
With my 6 - year - old son, we talk about how his strong emotions like anger are OK but that we need to work together to
find appropriate outlets for those feelings.
Remember, they're going to scratch, so the
more appropriate outlets you give them, the fewer inappropriate places they will use!
If your pet is exhibiting teething behaviors, redirect its attention to
appropriate outlets by providing toys with a variety of textures.
Dogs with very active temperaments, in particular, can develop behavior problems if they aren't provided
with appropriate outlets to work off their natural energy.
As a result boredom and
without appropriate outlets for natural behaviors, cats may actually get sick, causing idiopathic lower urinary tract disease (now dubbed «Pandora's Syndrome»).
Give your dog interactive toys to play with, such as Kongs that you can stuff with food, so he can be steered
toward appropriate outlets for his energy.
Over the coming weeks NOAH will create a toolkit for retailers, food manufacturers and others containing messages that worked well in the focus groups along with advice
on appropriate outlets.
In reality, many of the issues, such as scratching and chewing, are just parts of normal feline behavior and can be curbed when
given appropriate outlets.
If you watch your puppy carefully and provide him with plenty
of appropriate outlets for his chewing needs, you'll probably find that most of those memories are not in the form of little teeth marks in your furniture!
Exercising your dog's mind and body can greatly enrich his life, decrease stress and
provide appropriate outlets for normal dog behaviors.
Make sure you are handling your feelings and that you have
appropriate outlets, as well as, a supportive network.
Give the child
an appropriate outlet for his anger.
On the other hand, talkative children - even to the point of almost disturbing the class - tended to find
appropriate outlets and succeed in the long run.
A calm down corner provides
an appropriate outlet for this aggression.
She needs help finding
an appropriate outlet and a way to shift back into her work.
Clubs and other extracurricular activities give the appearance of being
an appropriate outlet for student voice.
Finding
an appropriate outlet for relaxation, whether it be working out, yoga, etcetera, would be a good idea for help with relieving the stress of college life.
P.S.: Gnawing also reduces your dog's overall stress level, prevents boredom and gives
him an appropriate outlet for his natural need to chew.
Then, there are times when instinct simply takes over — cats need to scratch, for example, and if they are not given
an appropriate outlet for that behavior and taught to use it, they may use the couch or the drapes.
Hunting, conformation, agility, hospital or geriatric therapy are
all appropriate outlets for this spark plug of a dog.
Training and behavior solutions should be based on positive reinforcement and funneling typical canine behaviors to
an appropriate outlet.
For example, if active breeds such as Australian Shepherds do not have
an appropriate outlet to expend their energy, they may have behavior problems such as excessive barking or destructive acts like chewing.
If he or she does not have
an appropriate outlet for chewing, he will destroy things in your home.
Enjoying these types of toys with your cat for several minutes each day is an ideal way to interact with your cat and provide much - needed exercise and playtime, while allowing
an appropriate outlet for her natural prey drive.
Remember that puppies have a hard - wired, instinctive need to bite and chew on things — if you don't provide
an appropriate outlet for this behavior, your pup will find her own!
That's not to say that some working dogs don't also make great companions, but they need
an appropriate outlet for that energy and drive.
This is
an appropriate outlet for the full - speed galloping behaviors that are «hardwired» into your Ibizan Hound's genes.
Managing the environment and providing
the appropriate outlets for your cat is essential to maintain harmony in a home and to nurture the human animal bond.
Additionally as pigs would normally spend most of their day foraging and rooting around for food,
appropriate outlets need to be provided to allow them access to these activities.
This requires time, supervision, and
appropriate outlets.
Food toys are exceptionally useful toys that give dogs and puppies
an appropriate outlet for their need to chew.
Your job is to give
him appropriate outlets and an enriched environment to keep him happy.
Most likely, it just enjoys chewing on them and has not been taught
an appropriate outlet for chewing.
This is
an appropriate outlet for the full - speed galloping behaviors that are «hardwired» into his genes.
If not given
an appropriate outlet, this energy may be channeled into behaviors that are destructive and appear «hyperactive.»
Appropriate outlets for youthful enthusiasm include brisk walks on lead, swimming, chasing a ball in a safe enclosure, play dates with known safe dogs, and even obedience, agility, tracking, and field training sessions.
This is
an appropriate outlet for the full - speed galloping behaviors that are «hardwired» into your Afghan Hound's genes.
Faux fur toys appeal to a cats natural hunting instincts and senses and allows for
an appropriate outlet for the natural prey drive.
Faux fur toys appeal to cats natural hunting instincts and senses and allows for
an appropriate outlet for the natural prey drive.