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Puppy Play Biting Leads to Marks on Hands and Arms

Puppy Play Biting Leads to Marks on Hands and Arms

May 13th, 2009 – Solve puppy play biting problems quickly and easily. Learn how to remove the reward for play biting and how to reward more appropriate replacement behaviors instead. Read More »

Preventing Dog Bites

Preventing Dog Bites

May 18th, 2009 – These 7 tips for animal care professionals prevent dog bites and reduce stress and discomfort faced by dogs during vet visits, grooming, and handling. Read More »

Startled Australian Cattle Dog Chases Bikes

Startled Australian Cattle Dog Chases Bikes

Jun 6th, 2009 – When a dog chases bikes, accidents are sure to follow. Luckily the solution is to simply train her to focus on you, even with distractions, and then reliably come when... Read More »

What to Do with a Cat Who Bites When Petted

What to Do with a Cat Who Bites When Petted

Sep 7th, 2009 – Some cats have low tolerance to being petted and after their signs of discontent are ignored they may bite to make it stop. Here are some solutions to to remedy the... Read More »

Cat Bites Seemingly Randomly

Cat Bites Seemingly Randomly

Dec 8th, 2009 – If your cat bites seemingly randomly, it's important to know that it's probably not random to her. Learn why cats sometimes bite when being petted, what signs they give... Read More »

Cat Bites When Petted: When Purr Turns to Bite, Fangs for the Memories

Cat Bites When Petted: When Purr Turns to Bite, Fangs for the Memories

Jul 11th, 2010 – If your cat bites when petted, she may be telling you she’s had enough. Find out why this behavior is so common and what you can do to improve your relationship. Read More »

Tips on Surviving a Dog Attack

Tips on Surviving a Dog Attack

Mar 8th, 2011 – When a dog attacks, what do you do? Keep yourself safe from dog bites by staying calm and cool. Read More »

Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately

Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately

May 13th, 2011 – Two of the most important steps in dog bite prevention are for humans to learn how to greet dogs correctly and to read dog body language so they know when to leave a... Read More »

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