Some veterinarians aren’t aware when a dog’s body language indicates they are fearful. Here are some steps to take to encourage your vet to interact properly with your pet.
Help! My Vet is Scaring My Dog!
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Tag: body language
Dog Bite Prevention: Dogs Bite When Humans Greet Inappropriately
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May 15-21st is National Dog Bite Prevention Week so it’s a perfect week for a reminder. Over 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year and about 800,000 of those bites are severe enough to warrant a trip to the hospital.
Dogs and Babies: Can They be Safe in the Same Household?
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“Six-Week-Old Girl Dies After Mauled By Family Dog” the headlines blared. The LA County Sheriff’s Department reported the familiar scenario. A family member had left the baby unattended on a bed for a few minutes and returned to find her head encased in the dog’s mouth.
Can Spaying Lead to Bad Behavior?
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On an episode of “It’s Me or the Dog,” a show on Animal Planet, British dog trainer Victoria Stilwell tackled the problem of a bull terrier that exhibited mounting behavior. The first solution was to send the dog for a time-out when he mounted. However, the mounting was so severe that the trainer finally recommended neutering, which solved the problem. This case raises two questions: What other behavioral issues can neutering help address, and what is the rate of success?