PLEASE NOTE: Older puppies MUST be previously socialized and already play nicely with most other dogs (i.e. go to day care or have neighborhood doggie friends) as these sessions do NOT include
specific socialization training.
Not exact matches
Assoc. comes out against breed
specific legislation citing 5 causes of bites: hereditary, early experience, later
socialization,
training, health & victim behavior.
Birds and exotic pets have very
specific needs when it comes to their nutrition, housing, and
socialization / behavior, and annual wellness examinations are perfect times for you to review your pet's
specific needs with our veterinarians who are
trained specifically in care of birds and exotic pets.
We work especially hard to rescue dogs that are less easily adopted due to breed -
specific behavior, manageable medical conditions, or behavioral issues that we can correct with
socialization and
training.
The AVSAB's position is that such legislation — often called breed -
specific legislation (BSL) − is ineffective, and can lead to a false sense of community safety as well as welfare concerns for dogs identified (often incorrectly) as belonging to
specific breeds.The importance of the reduction of dog bites is critical; however, the AVSAB's view is that matching pet dogs to appropriate households, adequate early
socialization and appropriate
training, and owner and community education are most effective in preventing dog bites.
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Each week is organized around a real - life theme, incorporating beginning foundational skills with a focus on good manners,
socialization and other issues
specific to puppies: Play Biting, Chewing, House
Training, Sit, Down, Stay, Polite Greetings, Leave It, Coming When Called, Settle on a Mat and Polite Walking.