Some clips about targeting.. + people often ask what is the point of teaching targets to the dog, so… WHAT YOU CAN TEACH WITH TARGETS – Going to somewhere (cage, blanket, other room, car……….) – Obediencestuff (send-aways, sit in fronts, heel positions…..) – Agilitystuff (jumps, obstacles, contact zones…….) – Touching something (switching the lights on/off…..) ETC. use your imagination + target is very useful tool during desensitization TARGETS – Dog touches the target with his paw or nose (example) – Doens’t matter is the target in front of the dog or at next door, dog will go to touch it TRAINING WITH TARGETS – Very easy way to get the behavior – we just need to place the target wherever we want dogs paw/nose to be – We don’t need to use luring and deal with the side-effects later STEPS 1. Get the behavior (dog jumps into the car and touches the target) 2. Fade/remove the target (dog jumps into the car) 3. Add the cue (“jump”) 4. Dog jumps into the car when hearing the cueword “jump”
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Our canine friends, just like humans are susceptible to illness and disease. With new strains of viruses developing daily it is imperative to keep your furry friends safe and strong. Veterinary clinics do their very best to provide the necessary preventative services to maintain your pet’s health.
Protecting your dog’s well being with the essential vaccines from an early age is a vital aspect to pet care. Puppies become at risk for disease after the immunity they received from their mother’s milk wears off. At this point (anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks old) a puppy should be administered a series of vaccinations so that its own immune system can produce antibodies against diseases.
The Recommended Must-Have Vaccines
The majority of pet clinics suggest vaccinating your puppy at 6 to 8 weeks of age with a combination vaccination. This injection includes the inoculations for hepatitis, distemper, parinfluenza and parvovirus. This vaccine should be given monthly until the puppy is 16 weeks or older.
At 12 weeks of age, your dog should be given its Rabies vaccine. This vaccine is required by state law. (The age requirement for the Rabies vaccine varies based on a state’s rules and regulations).
Vaccinations for illnesses such as leptospirosis, Lyme disease and kennel cough can be given based on the individual dog’s risk of exposure.
Considerations Specific to your Pet
Many factors come into play when deciding whether or not to inoculate your canine for particular diseases:
The specific breed of dog (some breeds are more vulnerable to illness than others) The area where your pup roams…is it a heavily wooded area? If so, a leptosporosis and Lyme vaccine should be considered. Does your dog spend a significant amount of time at the kennel? If so, you may be required to have your dog inoculated for kennel cough and leptosporosis. Is your canine popular? Does he hang around other dogs often? Then think about getting your pet vaccinated for leptospirosis. Has there been an outbreak of a certain disease in your area? (Canine influenza-H3N8 is a now a problem in Florida and is expected to move north). In this case, you’re going to want to take preventive care of your pet that is specific to the situation at hand. Contact your family veterinarian or animal health authorities for pertinent information. Is your dog elderly? If so your pet may have a compromised immune system. Your dog may not as easily fight off disease, but at the same time, may react more strongly to vaccinations. Weigh the risks and benefits with your vet. Is your dog diabetic? Many canines suffer from diabetes and veterinary clinics vary on their opinions on vaccinating diabetic dogs. Some believe its best to give your pet the recommended shots, while others say to stay away from all vaccines. It’s best to consult your veterinarian; perhaps your dog doesn’t suffer as intensely from the disease as others and it will be okay to give your furry friend the necessary inoculations.
Advice from your veterinary service should also be heavily considered. Remember to keep current medical records for your pet and update your dog’s information each time he receives a vaccine.
Travel Buddies
Maybe you’re thinking of making Sparky your newest travel companion, but don’t forget each state, or country you visit has its own animal import requirements. When traveling in the United States, each state has its own regulations. Most states just want to make sure your pup has had a recent rabies shot. Contact the state’s animal department on the rules and regulations of traveling with your pet across state lines.
When traveling with your dog across the great Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, the pet importation rules vary for each country. Most European countries are the same and want your canine to be vaccinated for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis and rabies. Your dog may also need a microchip implanted. A rabies certificate and an EU Vet Health Certificate need to be filled out by your accredited veterinarian before traveling. These documents must travel with your canine at all times.
Plenty of specific information on the rules and regulations of traveling with your pet internationally is available on the internet via government websites or pet relocation services.
All of your vaccine and disease questions can be answered by a qualified veterinarian. Whenever possible, develop a relationship with your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for the life of your pet to ensure the most well rounded and informed pet vaccination advice.
K. Paul Rumble D.V.M is a 1969 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College and has been associated with Pond Point Animal Hospital since 1985. His special interests include dermatology, orthopedics and internal medicine. He has been a member of the Rotary since 1974 and his interests outside of veterinary medicine include gardening, traveling, biking and running (marathons). Dr. Rumble is director of the Pond Point Animal Hospital located in Milford, Connecticut which provides comprehensive pet health care including preventive vaccinations, emergency services, hospitalization, surgery, boarding, pet supplies and a convenient drop off service.
For more information, visit www.pondpoint.com or call (203)878-4646. Email the author at kpr@pondpoint.com.
When we think of a domestic dog it is easy for us to imagine an animal walking contentedly at its owner’s side, watching their every move, and acting upon every command, perhaps even to Cruft’s standard. So why is this image not always the case?
All domestic dog breeds originated from the wolf and, as such, hunt and interact in packs with each breed needing a pack leader – or Alpha Dog.
The pet dog – especially single animals within the family – will need to be influenced by another pack leader; its owner. As such, an owner, in training their dog can have a huge influence on the acceptable behaviour of the animal.
However, the skills required by a dog owner to teach a dog right from wrong have to be learned. An owner’s perception of what is, or is not good dog behaviour will vary from person to person and may, to some degree, depend upon the breed of dog. After all, there is a magnitude of difference between a poodle and, say, a Rottweiler, is there not? Well, at a base level no, not really. They all respond to the pack leader. So, the level of behaviour of the dog will be entirely dependant upon the level of training from its human owner. I’m not talking about the specialist, breed-specific skills, but more the basic interaction skills between human and dog.
We all know the Labrador to be great guide and assistance dogs, but when they are poorly trained (for general domestic use) like any other breed they can be dangerous. Years ago when I was delivering milk for a living, an owner walking his Yellow Labrador was pulled off his feet as his dog launched itself sank its teeth into me. This was on a public thoroughfare and so could not be attributed to the animal’s instinct to protect its owner on its patch. Supposing it had been a child the dog had attacked?
A Labrador, for example, needs a lot of physical exercise to keep it from becoming over boisterous. They are a very supple, muscular animal and have to be handled with a firm grip. So, in general, training a dog to be kept on a short leash when out for a walk along the public street helps to ensure it knows its role within the ‘pack’. If it is given free-reign to run ahead then the owner – the Pack leader – will not have control of the animal.
Since owning a dog is expensive, it may well be worth the time and money to enrol at a local dog training school where both human and dog will be taught as a team. So, in summary, when you are looking to get a dog – whatever the breed – do your homework about it, know its in-bred characteristics and temperament.
At the end of the day, if your dog is not trained thoroughly enough then all you are going to do is get a bad reputation as a handler, and a bad name for your breed of dog, possibly even a ban.
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Here’s our third Training Academy video. In this episode expert trainer Gwen Bailey teaches Biscuit to leave objects. Training your dog to leave things is important, especially if it’s something you don’t want them to eat! Gwen shows us the three steps you can try at home with your dog. Biscuit is a friendly and very intelligent rescue dog, and she’s currently living at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. We think you’ll agree she’s an excellent pupil! Please note: Although these videos are only a few minutes long, the filming for each took several hours. Training a dog is not quick to do and requires a lot of patience, practice and experimentation to achieve the best results. If you’re struggling then we’d recommend you seek the help of a professional dog trainer, for more intensive one-on-one help and advice. You can find an Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors member near you here: www.apbc.org.uk
