Robert K. Anderson DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists has provided us with the best details on how to Socialize your new puppy! Puppies begin learning at birth and their brains appear to be particularly responsive to learning and retaining experiences that are encountered during […]
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm Program now offered by CBC Because our Socialization Program on Thursday’s has been such a success, I have decided to add this S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification Program on June 29th. A key component of the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm Program is a responsible owner. Our Canine Good Citizensm Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge is for the AKC S.T.A.R.
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Puppy Class It all starts here. The most important class you can take with your pet. For puppies 8 weeks-5 months Start your new pup on the path to becoming a well mannered dog. Early socialization and training play a major role in the rest of your dogs life. This class combines basic manners
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Alex asking Annie to let go of the ball. I do not believe our dogs are trying to dominate us, yet they learn over time what they can get away with. Sound like some children you know? Just like children go to the parent who is most lenient, dogs quickly learn who will follow
I appreciate everyone who attend my Rescue Information Night at Tender Touch! It was nice to put a face to the many cyber net names:) I believe we all have our hearts in the same place and all want the best for as many homeless dog as possible. I hope you all enjoyed your time and learned something new to try
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If you haven’t heard, I have organized a Rescue Night for volunteers and foster Parents. The goal of this meeting is to provide information on Aggressive Behaviors as well as to answer questions. To check if we still have room, please RSVP to Connie Pacillo pacillo1@yahoo.com What: Canine Behavior Counseling – Rescue Night Info Session When: Thursday, May 26 – 6:30 to 7:30
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Outdoor Adventure will be held at Twin Brooks, 9:30 am as planned. Wear your mud shoes and bring a large towel to wipe your pups paws with! Feisty Fido will be moved to my indoor class room at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital on Gorham Road, 11:00 am. Remember to have these dogs wait in the
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It’s Thursday, so we will be holding our Small Dog Socialization at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital on Route 114 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. tonight. Come meet some of our new guests: Jess, Nala, Poncho and Benny! This is a great way to get some energy out of your dog with this yucky weather we
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Does your dog have a negative association with something or someone? Does he/she always bark or growl at a neighbor, mailman, motorcycle, cars, strangers, dogs? Would you like to change it? Try simple classical conditioning (make a new association) to whatever it is your dog fears or growls at. It is helpful if you
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Many of us Love, Love, Love our dogs, however we are slipping into a relationship of too much of a good thing for us, but not for our dogs. I know you LOVE your dog. I do too, which is why I want all my dogs to feel safe all the time. Nothing is For
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