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Introduction Pets are experts at hiding illness, so paying close attention to the hidden or subtle physical changes that precede some diseases can be highly beneficial. There are several basic physical parameters that you can assess at home on a weekly (we even recommend daily when feasible) basis to alert you to a medical problem before it becomes entrenched and difficult to treat. When you bring your pet in for an exam one of our doctors or nurses will show you how to do this simple exam. The limiting factor in most cases is your confidence. There are four basic

Goal of Manners To teach your pup basic manners that will make him/her welcome members of the human community. Tools you will need Houseline Buckle collar, 6’ leash (leather, cloth, or nylon recommended; no chain leashes) Yummy treats   Toys Overview Many of us grew up thinking that dogs could not be trained until they were at least six months old. This belief was based upon the traditional, command-based training techniques that utilized choke chains and corrections. With the more contemporary reward-based training techniques (lure/reward and clicker training), training can start much, much earlier and thus helps teach the pup

Goal To provide appropriate guidance and leadership to our dogs so that they learn the rules and customs of living in human society. Tools you will need Just you and your dog and some yummy treats and fun toys Overview There are many dog training books that still promote the myth that dogs do things because they want to "dominate" us. This "domination theory" has probably led to more abuse of dogs than any other reason. It has led people to believe that they must use physical force and aversive training techniques to train their dogs. This belief comes from