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Some Common Puppy Behaviour Problems
Some Common Puppy Behaviour Problems
The arrival of a new puppy into your home can be an exciting time, but it can also bring its share of challenges as well. It’s important to correct behaviour issues in puppies quickly, as they will get worse if left unchecked. Here we’ve discussed the most common puppy behaviour issues listed by the leading dog behaviourist in Vancouver.
Chewing
It’s a well-known fact that puppies like to explore and chew on many inappropriate items. Chew toys should be given to puppies as a substitute. Also, puppies should always be supervised when they are given toys to play and/or chew. Be aware of your puppy’s surroundings and make sure that it is a safe area to prevent chewing on hazardous items. It’s a good idea to choose puppy training in Burnaby so that you can learn strategies for preventing destructive chewing.
Separation Anxiety
If your puppy howls and/or barks when you leave him alone, it could be because he’s experiencing separation anxiety. A dog behaviourist may help you work through these behavioural issues. Consistent daily training along with handy tips may help with building confidence and modifying the behaviour.
Jumping on People
It’s easy to get annoyed when your puppy jumps up on you with muddy paws. This may be a sign of seeking attention or a challenging gesture. This behaviour may be also due to the dog needing a job or work to do. Putting the dog on a daily consistent training routine will not only give the dog work to do but also build on a better relationship.
Pulling on a Leash
Puppies are instinctively drawn toward new things and excited by them. If your puppy tends to pull on its leash, select the best puppy training in Burnaby to help your puppy modify this behaviour.
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Top Reasons to Choose Virtual Training for your Puppy
Top Reasons to Choose Virtual Training for Your Puppy
One option to have your puppy trained is hiring an in-person dog trainer. However, there are actually plenty of great reasons why virtual dog training in Vancouver might be best for you and your puppy!
Reduce the Need for Scheduled Visits
One of the top reasons to choose virtual training is that you can remotely train your puppy from anywhere, at any time. So instead of scheduling an appointment with a dog behaviourist in Vancouver and having them come over regularly, you can simply participate by watching and following the training techniques via virtual online. This will reduce the need for scheduled in-home visits.
Fastest Way to Learn
Once you’ve decided to use virtual training, you may be wondering how long it will take before you have a well-behaved puppy. It’s important to remember that it’s dependant on how much time and effort you’re willing to put in during each phase of training. It’s important to be very diligent in training your dog daily.
Focus on Behavioural Issues
If you’re like many dog owners, you may find that it’s difficult to train a new puppy. Virtual online puppy training in Burnaby focuses on helping modify undesirable behaviours and may be highly effective in helping curb issues such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, jumping, lunging, chewing, and other problems.
Less Distraction and Convenient
Convenient and easy access to a training session by phone, tablet, or laptop. As simple as giving guidance on the setup of the camera angle, virtual online may give valuable training information and assistance just as if the trainer was presently there with you. Furthermore, it may make it easier for the dog trainer to present the information without being there in person as a distraction to your dog.
Get in touch with a professional dog trainer at A-Z Canine Training for virtual puppy training in Burnaby.
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Degenerative Myelopathy: Wicked and Deadly Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy: Wicked and Deadly Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy, such a weird and scary term for a name of a disease. In layman terms, it is a sickening and wicked disabling disease. A disease that eventually crushes down the health of a dog. It is said that it is compared to the Lou Gehrig or ALS disease in humans.
In short, Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease that there is no cure. It starts as a deterioration of the middle core of the spinal column. As this happens, the dog will start to lose sensation and motor skills of the hind legs. It happens to specific breeds and the German Shepherd is one of them. This disease can occur when the dog is approximately 9 years old and up. More specific information is available on the internet.
At first, I did not know much about Degenerative Myelopathy until symptoms, as described earlier, were observed on our dog, Duke. The first problem Duke experienced was slight wobbling of his hind legs and then after a period of time, dragging of his hind legs. His walk was slower and one could hear the slight dragging of his nails as they rubbed against the ground.
As the disease progressed further, there was a loss of further sensation and he could no longer wag his tail. Duke needed more time in getting up and in the latter stage, he could not get up on his own. Assistance was given by using a harness to bring him out regularly so that he could relieve himself even though some mistakes were made in the house.
Gentle care was given and a decision was made to take care of Duke at home. A dog wheelchair was purchased for him so that he could keep mobile by utilizing his two front legs. At first, it was difficult for him to get used to the balance and mobility of the wheelchair. With motivation and praise, just as in dog training, he became more successful. It gave him a chance to roam around giving him some freedom as his hind legs no longer had the strength to support his back legs.
As time progressed, Duke refused to eat or drink as this is what happens in the later stages of this disease. At this point, we noticed that the strength in his legs weakened further to the point he was not able to stand up. With further research, it stated that the disease is painless and that the dog does not suffer.
We provided hospice care at home and by hand we fed Duke apple slices since this was the only thing he wanted to nibble. We also made sure his mouth was kept moist by using a water dropper. Changing Duke’s diaper was a regular routine. Also, we flipped him on different sides as he rested so as to minimize any bedsores.
It is true that dogs do keep a schedule, whether it’s meal time, training, playtime, bedtime, or other routines. Duke waited for my return from work to take his final breath.
The latest on a cure for Degenerative Myelopathy is that breeders are trying to breed out the gene that affects this disease. However, this will take some time and we only hope that a medicine will be available to help these poor dogs afflicted by this deadly disease.
This story is in honor of our Duke, and in no way is advocating what decision to take when a dog is in the grave stages of illness. Our decision in care was carried through by knowing through Duke’s eyes that he wanted to remain with us as long as it took until the end.
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