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• Helping Dogs with Severe Phobias During Storms and Fireworks

  Phobias related to thunderstorms and fireworks cause dogs to suffer, and they can increase in intensity over time. Behavior modification combined with medication can be used to reduce a dog's level of fear. This handout provides some helpful information for immediate treatment of firework and thunderstorm phobias.

• Helping Your Grieving Pet

  When a beloved family member dies, the survivors mourn the loss — including other pets. While dogs and cats may not fully grasp the significance of death, many pets exhibit behavioral patterns that suggest that they have been affected by the loss. This handout provides guidance on how to help your pet through their grief.

• House Training for Puppies and Dogs

  House training is best accomplished with a consistent program that relies on supervision to prevent mistakes and positive reinforcement for elimination in designated locations. Though house training can be time-consuming, when done properly, the foundational training will last a lifetime.

• Human-Canine Communication: Spoken Language

  Communication is essential in any relationship. Dogs and humans use vocalizations and body language to communicate. With training, humans can learn to accurately translate the utterances and postures of their dogs and dogs can learn to recognize human speech and gestures.

• Interpreting Tail Wags in Dogs

  Tail wagging enhances a dog’s ability to communicate. Different positions, speeds, and even the direction of tail wagging mean different things. It is always important to observe and interpret the tail wag in conjunction with all the dog’s postures.

• Introducción a la desensibilización y el contracondicionamiento

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Introduction to Desensitization and Counterconditioning

• Introducing a New Dog to Your Family Dog

  There are some important things to consider before deciding to bring a new dog into your household, including compatibility with your current dog, how they will be introduced, and what additional training will be required to ensure a harmonious multi-dog home.

• Introduction to Desensitization and Counterconditioning

  Using desensitization and counterconditioning, a behavior modification technique, can change a pet's negative emotional response to triggers. The technique is well suited for pets experiencing fear, frustration, or hyperarousal. Desensitization must be done slowly and systematically to avoid inadvertently sensitizing the pet.

• Juego y ejercicio - Perros

  Dog Behavior and Training: Play and Exercise

  Jugar con los propietarios y con otros perros no sólo proporciona ejercicio al perro sino que también satisface sus necesidades sociales. La falta de ejercicio puede contribuir a problemas como la hiperexcitabilidad, el comportamiento destructivo, la búsqueda constante de atención, la vocalización excesiva (ladridos), etc. Es especialmente importante asegurarse de que el perro ha hecho suficiente ejercicio antes de dejarlo solo en casa.

• Lick Granuloma in Dogs

  Lick granuloma in dogs, also known as acral lick dermatitis, is a condition manifested as chronic licking of an area of skin, usually on the forelimbs. This condition is thought to be both physical and psychological in nature. While the condition can be frustrating to get under control, most cases of lick granulomas can be successfully treated if the owner is willing to pursue extended tests and treatments.