1. Set rules immediately and stick to them.
2. Avoid situations that promote inappropriate behavior.
3. Observe the pet and provide what it needs to be cared for and attended to.
4. Supervise the new pet diligently through undivided individual attention and training, and restrict the pet's access to a limited area of the house until training is complete.
5. Encourage good behavior with praise and attention.
6. Correct bad behaviors by providing positive alternatives. (A toy for a slipper, scratching post for the sofa.)
7. Never physically punish or force compliance to commands. This may lead to fear biting or aggression.
8. Don't play rough or encourage aggression or play biting.
9. Expose pets to people, animals, and environments where you want them to live.
10. See your veterinarian if serious or unresolved behavior problemsexist.
grooming and vets don't mix take it from an unsatified customer. Groomer is terrible but vet stands behind her after she shaved (to the skin) a small 3 month old puppy who is tramatized. Referral to the vet mentioned "sorry didn't tell you about the groomer" I would have recommended them. Try to get it right or stay in the mainstream of the trade.
ReplyDeletespelling errors corrected: "unsatisfied"
ReplyDeleteTraumatized... I would have "not" recommended them...after our dog was traumatized by the groomer and bit her she called the humane society...I wonder why their mild mannered dog bit the groomer if the dog himself was not forced to bite for other reasons.