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• Primeros Auxilios

  First Aid for Dogs - Shock, Rescue Breathing, and CPR

  Las urgencias pueden tener presentaciones muy diversas: atropellos, mordiscos, quemaduras, golpes de calor, envenenamientos o pérdidas de conciencia por mencionar sólo algunas.

• Principles of Teaching and Training Dogs

  Understanding learning principles and canine communication can set you and your dog up for success. Positive reinforcement can be used to create desired behavioral responses. Behavior modification techniques can be used to treat behavioral concerns such as fear.

• Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) Gene Mutation

  The pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) gene, if mutated, can contribute to increased body fat and body weight and increased food motivation in affected dogs. At this time, this gene mutation has only been found in the Labrador Retriever and Flat-coated Retriever and affects the majority of those working as service dogs. This handout explains how the POMC gene mutation was discovered, how it impacts affected dogs, and how you can support your dog if affected.

• Problemas de Conducta Asociados al Envejecimiento

  Behavior Counseling: Senior Pet Behavior Problems

  No es raro que aparezcan problemas de comportamiento en los animales de más edad. Muchas de las causas son las mismas que podemos encontrar en los animales jóvenes, ya que los cambios en la casa o en el ambiente pueden producir problemas a cualquier edad.

• Problemas de Eliminación en Perros - Perros

  Dog Behavior Problems: House Soiling

  Hay muchas razones por las que un perro puede ensuciar la casa con orina o heces. Determinar la razón específica es esencial para desarrollar un programa de tratamiento eficaz.

• Proper Etiquette at the Dog Park

  Many dogs love to get out to socialize and exercise with their canine friends and dog parks are their go-to spots for getting together. Proper etiquette, from both you and your pup, will allow everyone to enjoy the park safely and courteously.

• Pug

  No hyperactive ankle-biter, the Pug has a stable and noble way, befitting a much larger dog - and a giant personality to match.

• Puli

  A barking mop on springs, the Puli is a perky and personable dog that gets lots of second looks for his Rastafarian locks.

• Puppy Behavior and Training – Training Basics

  A successful life with a family dog starts with great training for your puppy. Planning to set puppies up for success, learning how to use management, positive reinforcement, luring, capturing, and shaping will help owners train their puppies successfully. Positive puppy training and socialization classes are also beneficial for healthy puppies over eight weeks of age.

• Puppy Behavior and Training: Dealing with Undesirable Behavior

  Life with puppies is complicated, and all puppies will sometimes do things their owners find problematic. Using management, planning, supervision, and positive reinforcement for the right behaviors will help puppies succeed, and owners better enjoy their companions.