OVERVIEW Submissive urination can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. Fortunately, it is often easily corrected. Shy, timid puppies are the most likely candidates for submissive urination but occasionally it persists into young adulthood. This problem is most common in female puppies … [Read more...]
Coprophagia in Dogs
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders OVERVIEW Coprophagia is the practice of eating stool (feces). There’s nothing more disgusting to a dog owner than seeing their dog eat its own or another dog’s stool, and then to have the dog saunter up, tail wagging, looking for a kiss and a … [Read more...]
Nipping and Mouthing by Dogs
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders - General Practice & Preventative Medicine NIPPING AND MOUTHING When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths a lot. When they play with you or when they are petted, they usually want to bite or “mouth,” too. This behavior is not … [Read more...]
How to Deal With “Accidental Housesoiling”
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders HOUSESOILING Let’s face it. A new puppy is likely to have small accidents around the house, even though you may do your utmost to prevent them. No system is perfect, especially when it involves an active and curious, puppy with incomplete control … [Read more...]
Barking
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman Behavioral Disorders BARKING PROBLEMS Dogs bark for a variety of reasons, some good, some not so good. Sometimes barking is a welcoming signal, other times not. Sometimes dogs bark briefly, and other times they just won't quit. And therein lies a problem. By … [Read more...]
Aggression in Dogs
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Dr. J. Michelle Posage and Dr. Amy Marder Behavioral Disorders OVERVIEW If you have ever been bitten by a dog, you are certainly not alone. More than 2 percent of people in the United States are bitten each year – that’s more than 4.3 million people! But what causes aggression and how … [Read more...]
Pet Sitter Instructions for Your Dog
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INSTRUCTIONS To help you get the most out of your pet sitter, print and fill out the following instructions: CONTACT INFORMATION Your Name _____________________________________ Your Address ____________________________________ Phone # ________________ Cell # ____________ Emergency Vet … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should do Before You Board Your Dog!
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Dr. Debra Primovic CHECK LIST Here is a checklist of 10 important steps to consider before boarding your dog. Consideration of each of these items will help you and your dog to have a good boarding experience. 1. Interview - Interview the kennel on the phone. Find out how long they have … [Read more...]
Traveling With Your Dog
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General Practice & Preventative Medicine TIPS ON TAKING FIDO ON THE ROAD A week on Cape Cod. A drive up the California coast. Ten days visiting the castles on the Loire. There are countless ways to spend a vacation, but before you start making plans, you have to answer the big question: … [Read more...]
Kenneling Your Dog
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Dr. Douglas Brum General Practice & Preventative Medicine WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW While kennels range from the barebones to the ultra-fancy, keep in mind that the frills are meant mainly for owners. The dog really doesn't care whether Chopin plays softly in his sleeping quarters. What is … [Read more...]
