Animal Health Clinic

12/11/2024

Social media can be so harsh. 💥
Lots of negative comments and posts dissing the 3x3x3 "rule".
The advice is still sound....and catchy enough to be able to be remembered, however I do understand that some people really do take things to heart and will strictly adhere to 3 days, 3 weeks etc.
I made this not to "diss" the creator of the 3x3x3 rule but to perhaps open up the conversation that every dog is unique, as is their (and your !) circumstances.
This is the time of year many people open up their homes to new dogs....I hope you find this helpful.
This dog training handout is available abcdogsnz.com

12/11/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Gracie is smart and strong willed.

12/11/2024

12/11/2024

We all know how to pat a dog....right❓ Pat, pat, rub, rub...right on top of the head.
What if they are giving signs they don't like it?
Would that make us stop or would we continue because WE like to pat our dogs?
Yup, we all know how, but do we know the signals shown when dogs are not appreciating it, or when it has gone on too long for their comfort?
So many dogs do not like being patted on the head.
We may have difficulty seeing they are uncomfortable because we are way up there ⬆️sometimes 4-5 feet or more above them, it can be tricky to see the changes in their posture and face....but when we do take notice and appreciate that dogs can consent and even take away that consent, there can be amazing changes.
Some anxious dogs will become LESS anxious.
Some dogs will seek out comfort WHEN they want and need it.
It can give some dogs MORE confidence around people because when someone asks we can say "no thanks, please no pats" or "sure, but not on the head".
If you are in doubt...look at an old video or two, they can be very enlightening.
Yep, this graphic is available abcdogsnz.com

12/09/2024

Kitten time 🐈‍⬛! Goose has found his furever home and is keeping the kids busy.

12/09/2024

Puppy time 🐶! Maddie came in for her first veterinary visit and discovered peanut butter.

12/09/2024

Not all licking is (or should be labelled) appeasement licking.✅❓❌
I appreciate this can be a very divisive subject, and yes, dogs can lick from affection (and for many other reasons)....but if there are other signals shown that your dog is uncomfortable, they can help you determine what is actually occurring and why.
This is ALL great information !
This can help you both!
There is a video linked in the comments that goes into this subject in more details.
Dog training posters available abcdogsnz.com