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Perform a scent handshake before the dogs meet., Choose a neutral location for the introduction between your...
Consider carefully before adding more dogs to your household., If you do decide that you can manage with an extra mouth...
Consider the care required for a new puppy., Decide how you will care for the puppy and your pregnant dog., Think about...
Offer your dog a favorite toy and play with it before you leave., Play it cool when you come and go., Switch up your...
Minimize the stimulation., Give the dog a safe place to hide., Use pheromones., Put a Thundershirt on the dog...
Avoid reinforcing bad behavior., Break down hyperactive episodes., Lavish your dog with praise for good behavior.
Call your dog as the storm begins., Remain calm., Find a safe place., Swaddle your dog., Block the noise., Avoid...
Stay calm and cheerful., Know the signs of fear and of relaxation in your dog., Let your dog hear traffic noises at...
Do something fun with the dog., Give your dog a "sacrifice" item during the storm., Do not focus all your energy on...
Remember shyness may arise from lack of socialization., Watch for other shy behaviors — the four Fs., Recognize shy...
Intervene early., Inquire with the breeder about a genetic predisposition., Determine the dog’s early socialization...
Talk to the dog in a calm voice., Remove your dog from the situation., Command the dog to sit., Avoid punishing the dog.
Remain calm., Do not get in between the dogs., Create a lot of noise., Use water to divert the dogs’ attention., Grab...
Recognize the body language of an anxious dog., Understand the cause of your dog’s behavior., Minimize the source of...
Give the dog an herbal supplement orally., Administer valerian to calm an excitable dog., Calm your dog with other...
Exercise your dog., Socialize your dog., Enroll your dog in behavioral courses., Know your dog's triggers., Surrender...
Honor the hierarchy., Feed dogs separately., Provide separate sleeping areas., Introduce new animals slowly.
Minimize repetitive motions., Limit tricks that put pressure on the dog’s joints., Lessen the number of tricks that...
Allow the dog to initiate contact., Request the assistance of the owner., Avoid making direct eye contact., Interact...
Get some treats ready., Keep the space calm., Don't force anything., Put a collar on your dog., Get in position., Use...
Stay on your feet and shout for help., Place an object between yourself and the attacking dog., Protect your face...
Have your dog sit and focus on a treat in your hand., Practice this a few times., Toss the treat for your dog to...
Resist the urge to run., Stand your ground., Back away slowly.
Place a treat in your palm., Wait until your dog paws., Hold your palm up without a treat., Add a verbal cue., Open...
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