Recognizing and Managing Pain
Recognizing pain in animals is notoriously difficult. Not every animal responds to the same type of pain with the same behavior. Some animals may be vocal and others more withdrawn….
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Playing with Your Cat
…to outside Don’t escalate play behavior; end play before it escalates and reward for calm and relaxed behavior Inappropriate play behavior should end in all play and may be interrupted…
Leash Reactivity
…collars and continue to escalate the behavior. Feed your dog a smaller meal. You can feed your dog the rest of their meal for performing their cued behaviors while on…
Fleas
…an integrated flea management program that treats the pet and its immediate environment. The affected animal and other animals in the household must be treated. Pets can be treated with…
Basket Muzzle
…it can make him more relaxed and comfortable during the behavior modification program—or anything else your dog may not like. Warning: Do not try to place a basket muzzle if…
Excessive Meowing
…this behavior was encouraged by a prior owner. This is often how behavior patterns start. So if your cat is very chatty, this is how you can stop this habit:…
Litter Box Problems
…may be causing the behavior. Once a medical reason for the lapse in box use has been ruled out, you want to consider behavioral reasons. There are two main behavioral…
Excitement and Fear Urination During Greeting
…hand with either excited type greeting behaviors or mildly fear related or conflicted greeting behaviors. In most cases these problems resolve quickly with age when addressed appropriately. The term “submissive…
Dog-Dog Aggression Off Leash
…Don’t live in the Bay Area? Search locally for a veterinary behavior specialist (Dip ACVB), a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB or ACAAB), or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)….
Keeping Your Pets Safe in a Disaster
…do your best to take your pet with you. Join the Sido Program! The San Francisco SPCA’s Sido Program offers an innovative way to plan for your pets’ futures so…
Dog Training Philosophy
…language. Either: Ignore the behavior. Don’t reinforce or inadvertently reward unwanted behavior. Avoid the situation. Manage your dog’s behavior and set them up to succeed. Restrict your dog’s access to…
Barking
…trainer for a behavior modification program and/or attend one of our Reactive Rover classes. Attention-Seeking Barking Manage: More exercise, more playtime, and plenty of social interactions can reduce attention-seeking barking….