Hi, My name is DJ. I will be doing the write-ups etc. for Yorkie Lovers Only, from Barbees web mail.Feel free to post pictures, articles, funny things that your Yorkie has done, health issues etc. Let me know if there are any questions that you would like to ask. Lol this article does not always apply to Yorkies. Socializing to Animals Some pups become scared in the presence of other dogs. Avoid this by exposing your pup to a friends dog, whose temperament you know is calm, recommends Cesars Way. During your dogs initial meetings, allow him to sit with you and watch the other dog from a distance, while treating and praising him. Let the two dogs meet eventually, with both pups on a leash. Reward and praise your pup when he displays no fearful behavior. For another type of animal, such as a cat, allow your dog to interact with her through a baby gate, eventually working up to a face-to-face meeting, with lots of treats for both animals if no fear is shown. Socializing to Situations If your pup is fearful, certain situations could frighten or upset him. Expose your pooch to a less threatening version of these events, says the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This could include having a few calm, trustworthy friends over for a mock party or playing the sounds of a thunderstorm, if such things are triggers for Fidos fears. During these situations, praise and treat your pup the moment he sits calmly or distract him with an interactive game such as fetch. If some situations, such as a car trip to the vet, only end in a way that is upsetting to your dog, change his perception by simply taking him on a trip around the block, treating and praising him, then returning home. Considerations In severe cases, your vet may recommend giving your frightened pup a medication to help to calm him during the socialization process. These medications include benzodiazepines or tricyclic antidepressants, according to the Hilltop Animal Hospital. When dealing with a frightened pooch, dont accidentally reinforce his fear by praising or treating him when hes displaying signs of fear. A fearful pooch will tuck his tail, have dilated pupils or flatten his ears. Instead, wait for him to calm down before you reward him. If your dog displays aggression when hes afraid, work with a veterinary behaviorist to tackle his behavior safely. An aggressive pooch may need to wear a muzzle during training.
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:17:39 +0000
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