Being in their own beds, with their own toys, sniffing all the familiar smells, can help
your dogs avoid the stress of being without you.
This helps
the dog avoid the stress and trauma of a shelter and lets their personality bloom.
Not exact matches
The
stressed dog will often lower his head, glance away and
avoid direct eye contact and may keep his tail tucked between his legs.
After a low -
stress nail trim using gentle handling and high - value treats, it is gratifying to hear an owner say, «Bringing my
dog for a nail trim used to be so stressful that I would
avoid it.
Your
dog should be at an optimum weight to
avoid excessive
stress on the hip joint.
Dogs will usually
avoid conflict but if they are forced into situations where they are uncomfortable and we do not recognize the signs of their
stress, problems can escalate
A general rule of thumb is to do everything you can to create a calm, easy situation to help
avoid doggy escapes or any unnecessary
stress for either your
dog
Avoid adding any extra
stress and try building a consistent routine, which will aid your enjoyment and your
dog's recall and retention of behaviors.
Your pet will
avoid the emotional and physical
stress of being in a kennel, boarding facility or «
dog hotel».
Dogs can learn a lot about each other from urine markings, even
avoiding conflict by making a no -
stress social connection.
Additional
stress to the
dog's body, such as surgery, should always be
avoided during this time period.
The maximum height should be at or below the level of your
dog's elbows to
avoid stressing his bones and joints.
And
dogs with medical conditions such as kidney or liver disease should
avoid too much protein, as this can cause additional
stress on the organs, accelerating the progression of the illness.
This
stresses the importance of giving
dogs crab meat in moderation to
avoid any negative problems associated with sodium or cholesterol.
When you audition a
dog with cats, do it on leash, to
avoid overly
stressing the cat (s) and any flat - out chasing.
That means that the time and energy you invest into puppy training can
avoid the
stress, embarrassment, frustration and heartache of adult
dog behavior problems.
We recommend that HEARTGARD Plus is used monthly as it helps prevent heartworm infection in your
dog — and can help your
dog avoid the risk,
stress, and long periods of confinement that go along with treatment for canine heartworm disease.
They want to
avoid putting their cats through the
stress of a vet visit, from the dreaded carrier and car ride to the unfamiliar and often -
dog - filled environment.
An excellent way to
avoid the damage that can result from this
stress is to confine the
dog to a comfortable den - like enclosure.
There aren't many situations where a grooming facility would not
stress a rabbit, so if
dogs or cats are in the vicinity it may be best to
avoid the scenario altogether.
To
avoid intestinal upset, especially in combination with the
stress of coming into a new home, it is safest to
avoid changing your
dog's diet until he has had time to adjust.
This will help
avoid encounters between
dogs and cats, preventing
stress for all.
If you can't
avoid a situation or thing that makes your
dog anxious, try to reduce his
stress as much as you can.
Making sure your
dog has plenty of opportunities to go outside may help
avoid any accidents or related
stress.
And there's also a large amount of
stress for the families dealing with aggressive
dogs as they try to be hyper - vigilant attempting to
avoid their
dog's triggers.
You may have to travel to see the stud or make special arrangements, but it will be worth it to
avoid the
stress of living with a
dog who is afraid of people he doesn't know and has the potential to react aggressively as a result.
However, keep jump heights at or below the level of your
dog's elbows to
avoid stressing her bones and joints.
Regular grooming is very important and in order to
avoid stress for you and your
dog, ensure that you are prepared by getting all the materials you may need during grooming.
Many
stress triggers in your
dog can be
avoided by insuring you are clearly communicating with your furry family member
And we can take heart that reward - based methods are better for animal welfare in two ways: they
avoid the risks of
stress, fear, and aggression that are associated with aversive methods; and they give the
dog positive experiences that contribute to good welfare.
Learn how to recognize when
dogs are being threatening or aggressive, or showing signs of
stress or fear, and how you should react to lower
dogs» arousal and
avoid being bitten.
Someone with arthritis, chronic back problems, allergies, asthma, or other limiting ailments would be wise to choose a small - to - medium - sized
dog needing moderate exercise to
avoid the physical
stress involved in maneuvering large canine bodies or providing sufficient activity for the pet.
Some groomers will bring a self - contained mobile unit right to your door, allowing your
dog to
avoid the
stress of travel.
However, this means that if a
dog does develop a kidney disease, the vet might recommend a diet low in protein — or one with protein that's digested easier — to
avoid putting
stress on the kidneys.
Stress, just as it happens in humans, can have a cumulative effect in
dogs and you want to
avoid that as much as you can.
Dogs in foster care
avoid the
stress of shelter life, and get to meet new people (each of whom could be a potential adopter) every single day.
While people must not interfere with a service
dog in training in any way so that it can learn to
avoid distractions when serving its owner, therapy
dogs are meant to provide comfort in times of great physical or emotional
stress.
Learn how to recognize when
dogs are being threatening or aggressive, or showing signs of
stress, anxiety or fear, and how you should react to lower
dogs» arousal and
avoid being bitten.
It's always important to consider the alternatives to no - bark collars, such as traditional disciplinary measures, or other means which
avoid inflicting physical or emotional pain or
stress on the
dog.
Perhaps you
avoid going to the vet because your
dog is unable to cope with the
stress of the visit.
When
dogs feel frustrated with training, or
stressed because you're
stressed because they're failing to behave as you wish, they may sniff the ground as a way to
avoid confrontation, and to show that they want to «keep the peace.»
A «normal» response to
stress for
dogs is to
avoid conflict, but a
dog who is chronically
stressed or
stress stacked may go into defensive mode.
Avoid the
stress and hassle of trying to find a
dog sitter or kennel for your pet.