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Should I have my pet neutered?


Should I have my pet neutered?

 

Should I have my pet neutered? With the number of pets owners dramatically increasing over the last 12 months, it will soon be (if not already!) time to think about neutering your pet. Everyone knows that neutering your pet will stop unwanted pregnancies but do you know the other benefits? Our Summer News discusses the benefits of neutering for both male and female pets.

 

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Ear disease,

in many instances of ear problems, bacterial and fungal infections can obscure diagnosis of the underlying cause, and complicate treatment. Our Summer News discusses the signs of ear disease to watch out for in your feline friend and canine companion. As with most conditions, early diagnosis and treatment is the key to success, if left untreated ear disease can become very painful and difficult to treat.

 

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Rabbits: Don’t get caught on the hop!

Just like other pets, your rabbit will benefit from regular check ups and vaccinations to keep them fit and well. Our Summer Blog discusses the diseases we recommend vaccinating your bunny against and the deadly new strain of virus VHD -2.

 

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We hope you enjoy reading our Summer News blog, if you have a query on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to get in contact with our team for more advice.

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We are passionate about pets, and have been providing a caring service to our clients and their pets for over 50 years, across our four West London surgeries. We believe in preventative healthcare, and have a Pet Healthcare Club to help you spread the cost of your pets essentials across affordable monthly payments on a date that suits you.

Covid – 19 – Has It Affected Your Pet?

Covid – 19 – Has It Affected Your Pet?

 

Covid – 19 – Has It Affected Your Pet?

The early experiences a puppy or kitten has with people and their surroundings has a huge impact on their behaviour and personality for the rest of their lives. Our Spring News Blog talks through how a rescue centre or good breeder can help the socialisation process with your pet. If Covid has effected your pets socialisation, do not hesitate to seek help from a vet or qualified behaviourist.

 

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How the heart pumps

Our Spring news explains how a healthy heart  works and the different heart conditions that can effect your pet. Older cats are at an increased risk of developing a condition where the heart muscle excessively enlarges in size. The signs of heart disease are explained in our Spring News Blog, the good news is both our Ealing and Hounslow surgeries have the facilities to offer ultrasound scans of your pets heart to help diagnose a condition. Contact our team if you have concerns about the articles mentioned and your pet.

 

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Lungworm awareness!

The warmer Spring weather provides the perfect opportunity for parasites to start spreading onto your pet and into your home. Lungworm is a parasite effecting dogs and foxes, it can cause significant disease and in some cases, it can be fatal. Our Spring News discusses how your dog can become infected, and more importantly how simple prevention can be. The good news is Lungworm protection is automatically included in our Dog Pet Healthcare Club, find out more here.

 

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We hope you have enjoyed reading our Spring News Blog, if you have a question on any of the articles mentioned please do not hesitate to discuss it further with one of our vets at your pets next appointment or drop us an email on admin@youngvets.co.uk

We are passionate about pets – almost all of our vets, nurses and receptionists are pet owners – we love them too! If you and your pet are not yet registered with our surgery, please click here to register online we can’t wait to meet you and your pet soon.

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Socialising your puppy – What Is The Right Age Of Puppy To Get?

Socialising your puppy – What Is The Right Age?

 

There is a special period of development in dogs, often called the “sensitive” or “puppy socialisation” period, which starts at 3 weeks of age and ends at 3 months. During this period pups need to pack in a lot of experience so that they become confident with all the things that they will encounter in normal daily life; meeting different kinds of strangers including children, meeting unfamiliar dogs, going on public transport or travelling in the car, and going to open spaces like the park or town center. Any gap in experience during this period can lead to problems later on. For example, a pup that has no positive experience with children during the puppy socialisation period is more likely to become frightened or aggressive with them as an adult.

Ideally, some of the ground work should be done by the breeder, but pups that have been reared in kennels or sheds won’t get much of the experience that they need. This leaves more for you to do as the new owner, so ideally you should get a home reared 8-week pup from a breeder who has put some work into puppy socialisation. However, don’t be tempted to get a pup that is younger than 8 weeks old, because puppies homed too young are prone to health and behaviour problems (and it is also illegal for pups to be homed at less than 8 weeks of age in the UK).

 

Socialising your puppy - What Is The Right Age Of Puppy To Get?

 

Noises

A dog’s hearing acts like an early warning system that detects any approaching threat. This is why noises are part of many of the fears and anxieties that dogs develop, such as fireworks, traffic and the vacuum cleaner. By exposing puppies to a wide range of noises while they are still young can prevent problems developing. For example, pups are seven times less likely to become afraid of fireworks if they are played recordings of fireworks just once at around 8 weeks of age. You can download a complete set of sounds to play to your puppy on the Dogs Trust website, just search for “Sounds Sociable”. Better still, ask your breeder to start playing these sounds to their pups regularly from 3 weeks onward. A free booklet is also included with the download, which provides information about how to use the sounds, as well as information on house training, settling your pup at night, play-biting and car travel.

 

Signs of stress

For a puppy, every first impression really matters, so we want to make sure that each new experience goes well and your pup grows in confidence. It is important to understand how your pup feels, and to be able to tell when he/she is stressed.

Common signs of stress and anxiety that most people recognise in their dogs include trembling and shaking, crying and whining, and restlessness and agitation. However, if a puppy, or dog, is showing these signs then stress is already quite intense. It is important to look out for more subtle signs like panting, lip-licking, yawning that show a pup is beginning to feel uneasy. If you are holding your puppy, it is harder to see some of these signs of stress, but you may be able to feel tension in your puppy’s body, or feel increases in heart rate and breathing rate that you wouldn’t be aware of if your pup was on the ground. When pups are worried or stressed, they also try to get reassurance from people and other animals. So, your pup may jump up at you to try to get reassurance and attention when he/she is stressed.

If your pup is stressed, you should offer some reassurance but don’t overdo it because you could encourage neediness and dependence. Rather than keep trying to reassure a stressed pup, it is better to take him/her to somewhere calm and quiet to relax for a while.

Try to work out what it was that your pup was worried by and then reintroduce your pup to that situation again more gradually.

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How to handle new experiences

Although your pup’s vaccinations will not be complete until after 12 weeks of age, it is essential that your pup starts to meet new people and well behaved dogs from the moment you get him/her.

You can do a lot of this at home, but it is also fine to take your pup to public places as long as he/she isn’t allowed to walk around on the ground or mix with unvaccinated dogs until his/her own vaccination course is complete.

Here are some tips on getting your pup used to new situations:

  • Household machinery (vacuum cleaner, washing machine, dishwasher, hairdryer etc). Let your pup hear these things being used in another room a few times before seeing them closer. Keep exposure short until you can see that your pup isn’t worried.
  • Unfamiliar people and children. Let your pup get used to people sitting calmly at a distance a few times before allowing them to approach, touch, offer treats or play with the pup. Let your pup choose how much he/she wants to interact with the person. If you pup is unsure – Don’t rush them.

 

  • Unfamiliar dogs. Let your pup get used to meeting calm adult dogs first. Only introduce bouncier, more playful dogs when you can see that your pup is confident enough to cope. Again, don’t ever be afraid to ask an owner, before the dogs meet, to ensure the other dog is friendly.

 

  • Travelling in buses, cars, and trains. Walk your pup on and off the bus or train several times before going on a short trip (one stop). Likewise, get your pup used to sitting and having treats in the car before going on a real trip. Build up the duration of journeys gradually.

 

  • Open spaces, parks, busy town centers with traffic, bus and train stations, the vet clinic. Take your pup to these places, but start by a quieter part of the location and allow your pup to settle before going further. Walking in a car park when it is safe to do is a gives your new pup the chance to meet vehicles at a slower, less intimidating pace.

 

  • Treats. Treats really help pups to accept new situations, so find some that your pup really likes and don’t skimp on using them but save your pups favourite treats for training time so they don’t become boring.

 

All of our surgeries offer free weight checks for pets, why not pop in. Regular visits to a vet will have many benefits for your pup, from socialisation to ensuring they are growing at a healthy weight, plus our team love meeting your new family members! Contact us today & arrange your pup’s free weight check.

 

Blog and images supplied from Zoetis.

Written by Jon Bowen BVETMED MRCVS DIPAS(CABC)

Pet Behaviours – How To Overcome Dog Separation Anxiety

 

Pet Behaviours – How To Overcome Dog Separation Anxiety

 

Dog separation anxiety can affect your dog in differing degrees so leaving them alone for long periods of time can cause them to become upset and stressed.

Making a big fuss of them before you go to work and when you come back can actually increase the likelihood of dog separation anxiety. This behaviour effectively rewards your dog’s concern over your absence, so as tempting as it is, try to make leaving and coming home a fuss-free zone.

Before taking steps to help your dog overcome separation anxiety, you should establish whether your dog is suffering true or simulated separation anxiety. Simulated separation anxiety is a behaviour that your dog has learned; your dog knows that bad behaviour will be rewarded with attention. Rather than real stress, this misbehaviour can be improved with consistent obedience training, exercise and strong leadership.

 

Causes of dog separation anxiety 

 

Your dog’s separation anxiety will typically stem from a change of routine. Here are some common reasons for your dog becoming anxious when you’re out:

  • Your dog isn’t used to being left alone
  • Your dog isn’t used to being away from a specific person
  • Your dog is anxious about something – for example, the ringing of the doorbell
  • Your dog feels particularly vulnerable and is easily spooked – for example by the weather
  • their house companion dies
  • Your dog is bored
  • Your dog needs to release pent-up energy

 

 

Dog Anxiety

 

 

How if affects your pet

 

Your dog’s anxiety may be obvious before you go out, for example with excessive panting or pacing, or when you get home, if they are overly excited about seeing you or wet from excessive drinking or salivating.

However, most of your dog’s symptoms will happen when you are gone. This can include:

  • increased heart and breathing rate
  • panting
  • salivating
  • frenzied activity
  • barking, whining or howling
  • destroying shoes or toys
  • scratching or chewing at doorframes, walls and floors
  • jumping up at windows
  • attempting to escape

 

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Preventative training methods

 

The best way to prevent dog separation anxiety is to teach your dog from a puppy. If he is used to spending time alone he will be calm and patient, instead of it coming as a shock and causing stress.

Discipline is key for training your dog and it will take time for him to become used to a new routine. Start off by teaching your dog to sit or lie for increasingly longer periods while you move away. In the beginning you’ll need to stay within eyesight to prevent any anxiety symptoms, but as your dog becomes more confident and patient, you can gradually start moving around the house and even leaving the house for short periods of time.

Using stair gates can make the process easier on your dog, as it keeps them at a distance without shutting them away completely. This method is fantastic if you don’t want your dog going into certain rooms while you’re out. Putting your dog’s bed and favourite toys in with him will make him feel more comfortable and put him at ease, as well as alleviating boredom. Leaving a radio on can also help your dog’s loneliness. As well as providing a human voice for company, it can prevent outside noises from startling him.

Ultimately, dog separation anxiety can be prevented with obedience training at a young age, but time and patience can also help older dogs become more at ease with being left alone.

 

If your dog is showing signs of anxiety, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable team for more help and advice. Our receptionists can also provide you with contact information for local dog trainers in your area to work with you and your dog in your own home. For more advice on keeping your pet happy and healthy, subscribe to our You Tube channel here.

 

Blog written and images supplied by DogDialog and Zoetis.

 

 

What to do if your cat or dog gets lost.

 

What to do if your cat or dog gets lost.

 

Did you know it is a legal requirement for all dogs over the age of 8 weeks to be micro chipped. All of our surgeries recommend micro chipping your cats too, as it is the most reliable form of identification and your pet will not be able to lose a micro chip unlike an identity tag or collar. Should your dog disappear out of your garden or your cat missed his usual breakfast appointment, don’t panic. Our vets have put together this blog with some useful hints and tips on what to do if the worst should happen. Hopefully you and your pet will never become separated but its good to know what to do, should the worst happen.

 

Missing cats and kittens :

Firstly thoroughly search your home, cats are masters of hide and seek and can squeeze into the oddest spaces. If you are sure your feline is not at home, we recommend contacting all of your neighbours, knocking on doors and posting flyers through letterboxes. Curious kittens often get shut in sheds and garages by accident so ask around as your cat could be closer than you think!

 

 

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Lost dogs and puppies :

Has your dog escaped out of the garden, or slipped out of its collar at your local park? Start by walking an extra lap of the park, squeak their favorite toy and shout their name in a happy cheerful tone, this will hopefully invite them out if they are hiding. Call home, if you have a family member there or a neighbour close by ask them to check around your house – dogs have been known to take themselves home!

 

Remember do NOT panic. Contact all local vets, animal charities and dog wardens in the area. They may ask you a few questions so try and provide as much information as you can :

A description of your pet – colour, sex, breed, age.

Their microchip number.

What area are they missing from.

Your contact information.

Pet Insurance – 

Your insurance company may be able to provide you with additional help and support with the search of your pet. The small print of your policy may also require that they are notified of lost pets in -case it results in a claim.

 

Call your pets microchip company –

inform them of the situation and ensure that they have all of your contact information correct and up to date. You may even want to do this TODAY so should you and your pet ever be separated this should help ensure a speedy reunion if your details are up to date.

 

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Facebook, Twitter and Instagram –

Like it or hate it – social media is a fantastic tool for helping spread the word quickly that your pet is missing. The more people helping with your search the better!

 

Some top tips from our vets :

If your dog or puppy has not quite mastered recall – work with a dog trainer to improve this. If you have to let your dog off leash do it in an enclosed space and attach a long line to their harness to make catching them easier.

 

When training your dog to come back as soon as you call them – no matter how long they take, do not punish them. Give them a big fuss and a treat when they come back – if you tell them off they will take even longer to come back next time!

 

Microchip your pet and ensure that your details are up to date.

 

If you have a new cat or you are moving house, ensure you keep them inside for at least two weeks. This gives them a chance to settle in and feel ‘at home’. When the time comes for going outside, start off letting them out before you feed them – they are less likely to stray if they are hungry and know where their food bowl is.

 

Take loads of pictures of your pet – should the worst happen you will have up to date pictures to use on posters and social media.

 

Neutering your pet – We may rave on about neutering a lot but there are SO many benefits.  Male cats are less likely to fight or stray too far from home. Castrating your male dog reduces testosterone levels which means they will not feel the need to go off in search of a mate. Female dogs can be spooked by other dogs getting ‘over friendly’ with them whilst in season.

 

Is your pet due a trip to the vet?

 

We want your pet to be as happy to see us as we are to see them!

  • One of the first things to help create this trust is to drop in, particularly when your pet is young. If you need a reason, our nurses and reception team love cuddles with your puppies and kittens and usually have a spare treat or two for them. We also offer free weight checks, this allows us to keep a record ensuring they’re growing up and gaining weight as they should be.

  • If you are nervous about the visit don’t be! Our staff are highly experienced and have seen and heard it all. If it concerns you then please ask us , no question is too silly. Remain calm and ‘normal’ as your pet will pick up on any anxiety you may be feeling. 

  • When visiting with cats we strongly recommend travelling your cat in a secure carrier not in your arms, even the calmest of cats can get stressed. If you have time, leave your carrier out a few days before your appointment, so your cat can climb in without being rushed. Try leaving a few treats and toys inside to tempt an investigation! Placing a towel over your carrier in the waiting room can help anxious cats  if you need one just ask us.

  • When travelling with dogs Invest in a doggie ‘seat belt’ or secure caged area of your car. If your dog suffers car sickness travel them on an empty stomach. Allow plenty of travel time so you are not rushed or late. Please keep your dog by your side in the waiting room. A vet practice can be a stressful place for pets and your laid back family dog could become stressed and snappy towards other.

  • Practice ‘vet checks’ at home. Your pet is never to young or old to do this training: Gently look inside your pets eyes and ears, teeth and mouth, practice lifting each paw in turn and nail clipping this is something that can be done at home. Read out our free guide on nail clipping> Cats and Dogs. Feel your pet all over from toe to tail. Spend 5 minutes a day practising the ‘all over’ handling and your pet will find an examination ‘normal’, when they come to us.

  • If you are coming in for a specific problem i.e. behaviour or tummy troubles write a diary of events and problems. Try to include what foods they’ve eaten, treats, where they have been park , swimming, times of day all of these things may be useful when finding a diagnosis.

  • Please ask our vets to write notes for you to take home if you are concerned you may not remember something that was mentioned or bring a friend or family member for help and support.

 

We do our very best to ensure that you are seen on time at you appointment time but emergencies and unpredictable cases can happen so please bear with us. Our reception team will endeavour to keep your updated if the consultations are running a few minutes late.

Puppy care- feeding, vaccinating, worming, and training

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 How to care for your puppy:

 

Make sure that you have suitable transport for your new puppy.  Puppies may be put in a collapsible cage in your car, which ensures they are safe during a journey. Be sure to have them on a lead/harness so that they can’t run away. Also before your puppy has its first vaccinations it is imperative that your puppy does not touch the floor outside (other than your garden) and is only introduced to dogs that are vaccinated.

 

  • Night Time:

     

    Your puppy may whine about being left alone for the first few nights. Soft toys can be good company. If you are planning to train them to use a crate you can cover the crate to make them feel more secure. Leaving a radio station on (eg. Classic FM) quietly in the background can also help them to feel more secure. Sometimes a ticking clock can provide some company. A covered hot water bottle may also be a very warm friend (care though- it should be hand hot only – any hotter can cause burns).

 

 

  • Training:

     

    Make sure to train and handle your puppy from an early age. Plenty of handling will make them comfortable with human contact. Reinforcing good play behaviours with treats is also recommended. When doing any training always give verbal praise first, and immediately after give a little treat. Eventually your puppy will be happy to receive the verbal praise alone. Get the puppy used to being checked over (like at the vets). Lift and handle the ears, try getting a dog toothpaste and brushing their teeth, with a finger brush. Lift and handle the paws. Be sure to expose your puppy to as many different people as possible whilst it is developing. This can include a person in uniform (eg. A postman), someone wearing a hat, someone with a beard even! Puppy classes are a great way to socialise them. Other puppies will help to teach your puppy how to behave in social situations.

 

 

For further tips on training your puppy see our other puppy and dog training blog post here

 

 

  • 1st Vaccinations

     

    This can be done on the first vet check between 8-10 weeks of age. The 2nd vaccination is 2-4 weeks after. Until a week after the 2nd vaccination it is imperative that you keep the puppy away from un-vaccinated dogs and do not place him/her on the floor in public spaces where viruses could be on the ground.

 

 

  • Worming and parasite control

     

    Puppies will need to be wormed as most will have picked up worms from their mother. This can be done with either tablets, or with a spot on treatment, which will treat other parasites such as fleas and lungworm. Your vet will advise on the most appropriate treatment.

 

 

  • Exercise:

     

    Puppies do not need long walks – they only have little legs! Puppies aren’t considered fully grown until 6-18 months of age (larger breeds mature more slowly). It is then that a good exercise plan can be implemented. Larger breeds especially may be prone to bone and joint problems, and should not be over exercised, when growing.

 

 

  • Food:

     

    Little and often. A puppy’s tummy is very small and so their food intake needs to be split between 3-4 meal times. Find out what your puppy has been fed on at the breeder’s and try to maintain that regime for continuity. If your puppy has diarrhoea, give them boiled chicken and rice. Introduce any new puppy foods gradually over 3 days, as a sudden change in food will often cause a digestive upset.

 

 

  • Play: 

 

Puppies like to chew a lot especially during teething between the ages of 3 and 6 months, when they will lose all of their milk teeth.  Provide rubber Kongs or rope chews. Avoid bones as they can crack their milk teeth on these.  Play is an important way of learning for your new puppy and can be a lot of fun too!

 

 

Finally enjoy playing with your puppy – they grow up much  too fast, and send your cute pictures to our facebook page here !

 

Dog and Puppy care

How to care for your new puppy

Cavalier King Charles puppies

How to care for your puppy:

Make sure that you have suitable transport for your new puppy.  Puppies may be put in a collapsible cage in your car, which ensures they are safe during a journey. Be sure to have them on a lead/harness so that they can’t run away. Also before your puppy has its first vaccinations it is imperative that your puppy does not touch the floor outside (other than your garden) and is only introduced to dogs that are vaccinated.

  • Night Time: Your puppy may whine about being left alone for the first few nights. Soft toys can be good company. If you are planning to train them to use a crate you can cover the crate to make them feel more secure. Leaving a radio station on (eg. Classic FM) quietly in the background can also help them to feel more secure. Sometimes a ticking clock could provide some company. A covered hot water bottle may also be a very warm friend.

  • Training:Make sure to train and handle your puppy from an early age. Plenty of handling will make them comfortable with human contact. Reinforcing good play behaviours with treats is also recommended. When doing any training always give verbal praise first, and immediately after give a little treat. Eventually your puppy will be happy to receive the verbal praise alone. Get the puppy used to being checked over (like at the vets). Lift and handle the ears, try getting a dog toothpaste and brushing their teeth, with a finger brush. Lift and handle the paws. Be sure to expose your puppy to a number of things whilst it is developing. This can include a person in uniform (eg. A postman), someone wearing a hat, someone with a beard even! Puppy classes are a great way to socialise them. Other puppies will help to teach your puppy how to behave in social situations.

  • 1stVaccinationsThis can be done on the first vet check between 8-10weeks of age. The 2ndvaccination is 2-4weeks after. Until a week after the 2ndvaccination it is imperative that you keep the puppy away from unvaccinated dogs and do not place him/her on the floor in public spaces where viruses could be on the ground.

  • Worming and parasite control– Puppies will need to be wormed as most will have picked up worms from their mother. This can be done with either tablets, or with a spot on treatment, which will treat other parasites such as fleas and lungworm.

  • Exercise: Puppies do not need long walks – they only have little legs! Puppies aren’t considered fully grown until 6-18 months of age (larger breeds mature more slowly). It is then that a good exercise plan can be implemented. Larger breeds especially may be prone to bone and joint problems, and should not be over exercised, when growing.

  • Food:Little and often. A puppy’s tummy is very small and so their food intake needs to be split between 3-4 meal times. Find out what your puppy has been fed on at the breeder’s and try to maintain that regime for continuity. If your puppy has diarrhoea, give them boiled chicken and rice. Introduce any new puppy foods gradually over 3 days, as a sudden change in food will often cause a digestive upset.

  • Play: Puppies like to chew a lot especially during teething between the ages of 3 and 6 months, when they will lose all of their milk teeth.  Provide rubber Kongs or rope chews. Avoid bones as they can crack their milk teeth on these.  Play is an important way of learning for your new puppy and can be a lot of fun too!

Finally enjoy playing with your puppy – they grow up much  too fast !

 

Puppy and dog training tips

Puppy training tips

 

Puppy and dog training is  essential for all, and time taken early on with the basics will go a long way to prevent behavioural problems developing later in adulthood.

 

 

  • Remember that there are only two basic training techniques-

 

 

  1. 1- reward  for good behaviour, and
  2. 2- being ignored if badly behaved.

 

 

  • Always reward your puppy/ dog with verbal praise FIRST and a small treat such as a dog biscuit SECOND, for any good behaviour. It is important that you consistently keep this order so that the dog can learn that verbal praise is likely to be immediately followed with a treat.  Treats should ONLY be given as rewards for good behaviour not just for being “cute and cuddly.”

 

 

  • Over time you should start rewarding good behaviour with praise only sometimes, and do not give a  treat every time, but this will only work if you have followed the guidance above regarding the order of rewards.

 

 

  • You should still follow praise with treats often enough to make the good behaviour for praise only, worthwhile to your dog. The combination of praise plus treat , and praise only, for good behaviour is more effective as a training method than giving a treat every time.

 

 

  • DO NOT shout or try to tell your dog off if badly behaved. They will think the attention they are getting is a reward, so your effort will be counter-productive.

 

 

  • If your puppy or dog is badly behaved, they should be ignored, and you may want to put them out of the room, or if using a crate you could put them in the crate.

 

 

  • Dogs behave like pack animals, and in any pack there will be a leader. The leader receives the most attention.

 

 

  • As your puppy grows into adulthood, sometimes they may try to become higher up your “family pack” and become dominant over one or more people in the house.

 

 

  • Male dogs can be prone to this type of behaviour. To prevent this happening it is important not to give immediate attention when they want it particularly when returning to the house or first thing in the morning.  I would suggest you make a drink and wait a few minutes for your dog to calm down and THEN turn around and greet the dog.

 

 

  • In this way attention is always given on your terms, and this reinforces the fact that your dog is the lowest member of your family pack. It is important that ALL family members follow this advice.

 

 

  • Finally puppy classes are excellent and important ways to socialise your puppy with other dogs and people and are best done at 10-16weeks of age.