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Pet Parents ~ Let's Keep Our Beloved Pets Safe!

1/28/2019

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​I have experienced many friends losing their special dear pets this month and it brings up memories of how we all miss our beloved pets when they transition across the Rainbow Bridge.  Each pet leaves special memories in our heart. Some transitions are more expected when a pet has become a senior and the body is failing or unhealthy but when it is because of an accident it is harder for the parent(s) can feel guilt for not protecting the pet from danger.  Today I experienced a family’s special friend run through an open door and into the street where he  was hit by a car and died instantly.
My purpose for writing this blog is to help pet parents understand the importance of some basic training to help prevent situations like this.  As pet parents we are responsible for the safety of our pets just like we are responsible for the safety of our children.
 
It is highly recommended for pet parents to have a basic pet training class to teach our beloved best friends to sit at the door and never go through the door before we do.  This waiting for us to go through the door first and then inviting our dog to follow us can prevent so many accidents from happening.  Pet basic training should be something every dog parent does for the safety of the pet and their wellbeing.  Our dogs love to please us and they do love training. It is great bonding time for the pet and parent(s).  It also creates mental activity that can drain some extra energy from the younger dogs. Pet Training also makes pets good citizens. 
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THE WALK--THE BEST THING FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG

4/16/2016

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As a dog trainer, the best thing you can do is walk with your dog. I feel most people assume that we all want what’s best for our dogs, all the time. We make sure they’re properly fed and have enough water. We take them to the vet regularly. We keep them clean and groomed.

All of these things are necessary, but there’s one area where people are sometimes lacking, whether it’s because of time, physical issues, the weather outside, and so on — so the most important thing we can do for our dogs doesn’t get done.  That is a walk or some kind of daily exercise with their guardian. This is a shame, because daily exercise with their parent or guardian is one of the most important things for your dog.

Take your dog for a walk.

If you can’t do it right now, do it as soon as you can, and do it at least two times a day, every day.

This is the single most important thing you can do to give your dog the best, which is to keep them balanced. A balanced dog is a happy dog, and humans with happy dogs are happy leaders.

I know that some people think that their dogs get enough exercise because they have a big yard to play in, but that isn’t the same for two reasons. First is that playing in the yard is not structured and it can actually make a dog more excitable and hyperactive because they aren’t getting the proper bonding time and exercise. Second is that there’s a lot more to the walk than just exercise.

Here are five benefits of walking your dog every day:

  1. It’s Relaxing
    The first part of my recommendations is exercise, and the walk is the best way for your dog to get it. Exercise helps drain excess energy to bring her to a calm-submissive state, and it will help keep her from misbehaving because of that extra energy. If you have a dog that’s always racing around the house or chewing up your favorite shoes, you have a dog that’s telling you she hasn’t had enough exercise.  This causes a dog to become stressed and anxious.
  2. It’s Healthy
    Obesity isn’t just a human problem. According to a recent survey, nearly 53% of dogs in the United States are overweight, and they’re overweight for the same reason that humans are: they take in more calories than they use up. This is particularly the case for dog owners who associate food with affection, and indulge their dogs with too many treats, or feed them too many carbohydrates.  The main source of carbohydrates in the dogs diet comes from kibble and over processed canned food.

    In reality, healthy dogs do not actually need to eat every single day, in the wild the pack only ate when the hunt was successful. This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t feed our dogs every day — routine is important — but we should keep an watch their weight, treats and carbohydrates. The regular daily walks will help burn up those extra calories for both you and your dog and it will keep you relaxed and more stress free.
  3. It’s Socializing
    People who never get out of the house can live isolated lives with few friends, and dogs are the same. On the walk, you’re both likely to run into other humans or dogs, and the more your dog is exposed to other beings, the more social he will become as he gets used to making new friends and gets more comfortable with the old ones. 

    Sharing new experiences with your dog on the walk can help build his self-confidence and reduce things like anxiety, stress or fearfulness. The more often the two of you encounter new things with calmly, the easier it is for your dog to learn to be calm.
  4. It’s bonding time for you both and this is very important.  Do not listen to your music or chat on the phone.  Just be totally present with your dog.
  5. The most important aspect of the walk, when done properly, is that it is a great training tool, and training time also exercises the brain which also calms the dog. This bond will help with every other aspect of your relationship with your dog.  

    If you’re a calm-balance leader on the walk, then you will be one where ever you go with your dog because you will have earned her trust, respect, and love. 
  6. It’s Good for You
    All of the reasons above also apply to you. A nice, calm walk can be very relaxing to humans, and it gives us an opportunity to unwind or just enjoy the beauty of nature. The health benefits of exercise that your dog receives are good for you, too, and the socializing you can do with friends and neighbors is great for your mental health.

    And don’t forget that the bonding works both ways. As your dog learns to trust you, you will learn to read his body language and energy. This will teach you how to communicate the way animals do do — through energy.
Here are five great reasons to take your dog for a walk every single day. As a balanced pack, it’s the best thing you can do for them.

Be Balanced in your energy and calm, keep walking for you and your dogs will love it! 
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A Canine Stress Dictionary

11/28/2015

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​This is great information to read the body language of your dog.

Anorexia
Stress causes the appetite to shut down. A dog who won’t eat moderate to high-value treats may just be distracted or simply not hungry, but refusal to eat is a common indicator of stress.









Appeasement/Deference Signals
Appeasement and deference aren’t always an indicator of stress. They are important everyday communication tools for keeping peace in social hierarchies, and are often presented in calm, stress-free interactions. They are offered in a social interaction to promote the tranquility of the group and the safety of the group’s members. When offered in conjunction with other behaviors, they can be an indicator of stress as well. Appeasement and deference signals include:  

Slow movement: appeasing/deferent dog appears to be moving in slow-motion
Lip-licking: appeasing/deferent dog licks at the mouth of the higher ranking member of the social group.

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Sitting/lying down/exposing underside: appeasing/deferent dog lowers body posture, exposing vulnerable parts

Turning head away, averting eyes: appeasing/deferent dog avoids eye contact, exposes neck

Avoidance
Dog turns away; shuts down; evades handler’s touch and treats.

Brow Ridges
Furrows or muscle ridges in the dog’s forehead and around the eyes.​
Difficulty Learning
Dogs are unable to learn well or easily when under significant stress.

Digestive Disturbances
Vomiting and diarrhea can be a sign of illness – or of stress; the digestive system reacts strongly to stress. Carsickness is often a stress reaction.

Displacement Behaviors
These are behaviors performed in an effort to resolve an internal stress conflict for the dog. They may be observed in a dog who is stressed and in isolation – for example a dog left alone in an exam room in a veterinary hospital – differentiating them from behaviors related to relationship.

Blinking: Eyes blink at a faster-than normal rate

Nose-Licking: Dog’s tongue flicks out once or multiple times

Chattering teeth

Scratching

Shaking off (as if wet, but dog is dry)

Yawning

Drooling
May be an indication of stress – or response to the presence of food, an indication of a mouth injury, or digestive distress.

Excessive Grooming

Dog may lick or chew paws, legs, flank, tail, and genital areas, even to the point of self-mutilation.
Hyperactivity
Frantic behavior, pacing, sometimes misinterpreted as ignoring, “fooling around,” or “blowing off” owner.

Immune System Disorders
Long-term stress weakens the immune system. Immune related problems can improve when overall levels of stress are reduced.

Lack of Attention/Focus
The brain has difficulty processing information when stressed.

Leaning/Clinging
The stressed dog seeks contact with human as reassurance.

Lowered Body Posture
“Slinking,” acting “guilty,” or “sneaky” (all misinterpretations of dog body language) can be indicators of stress.

Mouthing
Willingness to use mouth on human skin – can be puppy exploration or adult poor manners, but can also be an expression of stress, ranging from gentle nibbling (flea biting) to hard taking of treats, to painfully hard mouthing, snapping, or biting.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
These include compulsive imaginary fly-snapping behavior, light- and shadow-chasing, tail-chasing, pica (eating nonfood objects), flank-sucking, self-mutilation, and more. While OCDs probably have a strong genetic component, the behavior itself is usually triggered by stress.

Panting
Rapid shallow or heavy breathing is normal if the dog is warm or has been exercising, otherwise can be stress-related. Stress may be external (environment) or internal (pain, other medical issues).
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Stretching
To relax stress-related tension in muscles. May also occur as a non-stress behavior after sleeping or staying in one place for extended period.

Stiff Movement
Tension can cause a noticeable stiffness in leg, body, and tail movements.

Sweaty Paws
Damp footprints can be seen on floors, exam tables, rubber mats.
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    My love for animals is why I created Pawsitive Wellness Center.  My mission is to help keep our beloved pets healthy, and stress free so I am continually researching new information to do just that.  I post information on what I discover along with who wrote it to keep you informed. The PWC blog is here to inform you on how to keep your pets balanced, happy & healthy.
      
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DISCLAIMER: I, Mary DeRoche, am not a veterinarian and do not practice medicine.  I do not diagnose, cure, heal, treat disease or otherwise prescribe medication.  I assist people in working with their animals in correcting energetic imbalances in their pet’s bio-field that assists the body to release its innate healing ability.  When the energy of the body is balanced and moving correctly, the body’s innate natural energy heals itself.  All healing is self-healing.  Animals are affected by their environment so I also include the pet owners in my work.  Animals do pick up energy from their owners.   I only recommend the use of therapeutic grade essential oils for your pets because therapeutic grade  essential oils have been tested to guarantee that they are free of synthetics, additives, toxins and any other impurities, which can result in side effects and/or inconsistent results. Essential oils and supplements are recommendations to help boost the pet’s immune system.
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