We only accept our own patients for boarding, so we have a good idea about each pet's behaviors and idiosyncrasies, but there are some things we may not know such as how your pet gets along with
unfamiliar people and animals or any special playtime activities.
Not exact matches
A fun, efficient
and effective way to preempt these issues for the kittens who will be adopted out is through a Kitty Kindergarten Early Socialization Program, through which kittens are exposed to
and make positive associations with
unfamiliar people,
animals and handling procedures,
and also learn tricks.
A scratching post with toys attached, a cat tree high enough to play safely away from
unfamiliar animals or
people,
and interactive play with
people make a great difference in quality of life for cats indoors.
Neutering may also reduce or eliminate aggression toward other dogs or cats in the house,
people in the family
and toward
unfamiliar animals and people.
The baby leaves mom - dog
and puppy friends behind, travels in a scary car ride,
and arrives in a strange new world with
unfamiliar smells, sounds,
people and other
animals.
Before you think of returning an
animal, please allow some time for your pet to adjust to strange
people, new routines
and unfamiliar surroundings.
The problem is that the initiative appears to be limited to purebreds, though the crisis created by vicious
animals extends far beyond those sacred breeds
and the owners most likely to need such encouragement are least likely ever to hear of it.According to the AKC, the test will consist of 10 categories that will show the dog's acceptance of strange
people and strange dogs
and of being handled in routine ways, such as grooming or petting by
unfamiliar people.
People, including leaders, often look to widely recognized
animal welfare organizations
and other respected agencies for guidance on issues
unfamiliar to them.
Imagine being given up by the
person who took care of you
and ending up in an
unfamiliar environment with
unfamiliar people and lots of
animals.
Neutered dogs were more likely to show aggression when delivery workers approached the home, when strangers walked past their home, when joggers, cyclists
and roller - bladers passed by, when approached directly by an
unfamiliar female dog, when an
unfamiliar person approaches the owner or another family member or even just visits the home,
and when small
animals (for example cats or squirrels) enter the yard.
These three factors are fear responses to loud noises,
unfamiliar animals,
and unfamiliar people.
Badgers
and cats are very different
animals and look different - saying they can not be told apart is nonsensical as even
people unfamiliar with American mustelids would be able to tell that an
animal wasn't a cat when at close quarters.