To wit, I have contacted local breeders over the years as a professional trainer offering, as a volunteer, to assist them in assuring the long term
behavioral health of their puppies by helping to socialize them and train them in necessary basic skills (loose leash walking, come when called, focus and attention, e.g.) during that sensitive window in the socialization period and before the dogs are sold and adopted.
Not exact matches
They are the products
of the very commercial operations and irresponsible uneducated minority that the Shelter Industry rails against, lacking any
health clearances or temperamentally positive selection
of parents or
puppy socialization, and often with negative
behavioral &
health baggage which is why they landed in the shelter in the first place.
While most
of these considerations and recommendations are the same for all
puppies, our veterinarians will take into account factors such as breed, age, your lifestyle and any current
health or
behavioral issues to make recommendations that will be tailored to your
puppy's needs.
«If you buy from a source you haven't done research on, the risk
of health ailments and
behavioral problems do not go down; if anything, they go up,» says Cori Menkin, senior director
of the ASPCA's
Puppy Mills Campaign, which urges people to avoid any bricks - and - mortar or online retailer that sell
puppies.
This
behavioral puppy health care program consists
of a variety
of training classes - including:
Take advantage
of our services during your
puppy's critical development stage and you essentially «vaccinate» your
puppy against the most common threats to his
behavioral health.
Prior to placing any Stafford
puppy, the breeder should discuss with the prospective owner the
health care and
behavioral management needs
of the dog and provide recommendations for general care.
Many
of the
puppies have serious
behavioral and
health problems that might not be apparent for months, including medical problems that can cost thousands
of dollars to treat, if they are treatable at all.
If you find yourself with a dog not eating, or a
puppy not eating, it could be due to a number
of factors — from
health conditions to
behavioral problems to the type
of food you're offering.
Millions
of puppies, many with
health and
behavioral problems not easily seen at the time
of purchase.
«Canine Care Certified is firmly focused on assuring the
health and welfare
of dogs and
puppies raised by breeders by promoting rigorous standards, developed at Purdue University to address dogs» physical,
behavioral and emotional well - being.
Our standards go beyond physical
health to address the full well - being
of dogs and
puppies, including genetic,
behavioral and psychological wellness.
Puppies and kittens, in the case
of kitten mills, often end up with severe
health problems and sometimes
behavioral problems,» he said.
Dr. McMillan has conducted considerable research on the
behavioral challenges in dogs and
puppies from commercial breeding establishments (CBEs), including the mental
health and emotional well - being
of animals who have experienced psychological trauma from abuse and neglect.