Pet health articles

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BEHAVIOR CONSULTATION

Puppy care: Socializing your puppy

Most dog owners want a dog that can go out with them into the world, to a sidewalk café, the park, or their friend’s house. If a dog isn’t well socialized as a puppy, these outings are traumatic for both the owners and the pet, as their dog is quite nervous and anxious about the whole experience. MORE >>

Puppy care: The Perfect Puppy

When looking for a new canine companion, there are several guidelines you should follow. You should consider whether you want them to help guard the house, be active and jog with you, be a companion to children, or company for your other pets. MORE >>

Puppy care: Socializing your puppy

A lot of factors go into making sure your new puppy becomes a well-behaved member of your family. First, make sure you know what you are looking for in a dog; that way you can select the breed/mix of breeds that are likely to fit your idea of what a dog should be. MORE >>

Training Tips by Bob

The next article is by Bob Burrud. Bob is a professional dog trainer and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Owners and the Association of Pet Dog trainers. He runs Bob Burrud's Pet Services, which provides praise-based training for dogs and dog owners. His number is 714-558-1425 if you are interested in professional training. MORE >>

Behavior: Dog Bite Prevention

Dogs are wonderful pets and can be a valued member of your family. But all dogs have the capacity to bite. Dog bites account for approximately 1% of all emergency room visits, and every 40 seconds someone seeks medical attention due to a dog bite. May 20-26th was dog bite prevention week, and we would like to discuss some basic safety and dog behavior tips to try to avoid injury. MORE >>