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A common complaint dog owners have, especially now with many people returning to work, is that their dog is destructive or disruptive when left alone. Their dog may bark, howl, destroy furniture, or have accidents in the home. Fortunately, a lot of people think that their dog has separation anxiety and it turns out to be something much less distressing for their pup, such as boredom, lack of exercise or stimulation, or the need to brush up on their house manners and basic obedience training. When dogs suffer from Separation Anxiety, they are in extreme distress and essentially are experiencing a panic attack that lasts for the ENTIRE DURATION of time that they are left alone or separated from the person that they are most attached to. Some dogs suffering from Separation Anxiety become anxious when they notice their owners preparing to leave the home. Other dogs become distressed after their guardian leaves, while other dogs try to prevent their parents from even leaving in the first place. If the dog is suffering from Separation Anxiety, the vocalizations or other signs of distress will start within minutes of being left alone and will occur continuously throughout the entire duration of being left alone. When the owner returns home, the pup acts like it has been weeks since they've seen them.😩
There are many signs to look for that indicate that your dog suffers from Separation Anxiety. Symptoms include constant vocalizations, such as barking, howling, or whining, while you are gone that do not stop; panting; drooling; damaging the exits of your home, such as the front door or windows, while trying to escape; trotting or pacing along a specific path while you are away; or urinating or defecating while home alone. If any of these symptoms occur while you are home, then your pup probably isn't suffering from Separation Anxiety. Setting up a pet camera to observe your pup while left alone may help you diagnose the cause of the problem.😟
Does your dog display any symptoms of Separation Anxiety? Are you concerned about returning to work? Let us know in the comments below👇
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Dog Training is an ongoing, continuous process that never really ends, even when you're not present. If you are hiring a Dog Walker or sending your pup to a Doggy Day Care, it is imperative to make sure that whoever is helping you care for your pup provides the same structure and holds your dog accountable to the same standards and expectations. Consistency is the only way for meaningful change to happen and your pup to be successful. 🐶
Do you have any tips on how to provide consistency for your pup? Let us know in the comments below👇
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When it comes to socializing your pup with other dogs, it's always best to start with small increments and gradually increase exposure. You can start with an interaction with just one friend's dog that you know is both gentle and friendly. If your dog is timid or older, meet in a neutral location and walk them together. Start at a distance with a good amount of space between you, and walk parallel to one another. Once the dogs seem calm, you can get closer and allow them to sniff one another. Sniffing the other dog is a critical part of the meet and greet, as it allows your dog to gain valuable information about the other dog. There is no need to be embarrassed about your dog sniffing the other dog's behind, this a natural part of the socialization process.
Keep the interactions only long enough for the dogs to get acquainted and have a neutral experience. Each progressive interaction can get longer and longer. Be sure to look for any signs of discomfort or stress in your dog, such as growling, tense body posture, or tail between their legs. Ideally, you will end the interaction before your dog starts to show any of these signs of stress.
If your dog does growl or display any sign of fear, it is important for you to remain calm, remove your dog a safe distance away from the situation, and let them decompress. If your pup is able to calm down quickly, you can try exposing your dog to the other dog again. If your dog is taking a while to decompress, it may be best to end the session for the day and try again tomorrow.
The goal is for your dog to have a neutral or positive interaction with the other dog, not a negative experience. If this is something you are struggling with, you may want to reach out to a professional Dog Trainer or sign your pup up for daily Socialization Walks with us, LINK IN BIO. 🐕🦺🐩🐕
How long did your pup's Socialization Process take? Is there anything that you tried that was particularly successful? If your pup is struggling with socialization, what is your dog's biggest impediment? Let us know in the comments below👇
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Just like with any type of socialization, the key to socializing your dog with humans is gradual and continuous exposure. The best time to socialize your dog with people is as a puppy, but adult dogs can also be properly socialized with humans, it just takes more time, patience, and smaller increments of exposure.
The more that your dog is exposed to a variety of people, the better your dog will react when meeting new people. Be sure to expose your dog to men, women, children, babies, elderly people, as well as people in wheelchairs, walkers, and with canes. Be sure to introduce your dog to people of different skin colors, different heights, different weights and body shapes, as well as diverse dress, including people wearing masks, hoods, puffy jackets, sunglasses, hats, carrying umbrellas, etc.
Regular socialization activities, such as daily walks, are a great way to ensure that your dog is exposed to a diverse group of people. In addition, you can invite one or two friends over and host them in a space where your dog is comfortable. Be sure to start slow, making it all about your dog. Start with just one to two friends at a low-key get together. If your dog is timid, have your guests ignore your dog and avoid eye contact, and allow your pup to approach them when he is ready. Your guests can toss or give your pup treats when he approaches them. If your dog is older or more timid, keep the encounters positive and brief. Start with less challenging sessions and progressively build your way up. If your pup is relaxed, he will be able to learn, explore, and have an overall positive experience.
Isolation will easily undo socialization, so it is important to avoid keeping your pup isolated as much as possible, especially during this Pandemic. If you are struggling to ensure daily socialization for your dog, consider signing your pup up for daily Socialization Walks with us, LINK IN BIO. 🐕🦺🐩🐕
How has this Pandemic affected your pup's socialization skills? What have you done to help your dog cope with the lack of socialization opportunities? Tell us in the comments below👇
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Just like with any type of socialization, the key to socializing your dog with humans is gradual and continuous exposure. The best time to socialize your dog with people is as a puppy, but adult dogs can also be properly socialized with humans, it just takes more time, patience, and smaller increments of exposure.
The more that your dog is exposed to a variety of people, the better your dog will react when meeting new people. Be sure to expose your dog to men, women, children, babies, elderly people, as well as people in wheelchairs, walkers, and with canes. Be sure to introduce your dog to people of different skin colors, different heights, different weights and body shapes, as well as diverse dress, including people wearing masks, hoods, puffy jackets, sunglasses, hats, carrying umbrellas, etc.
Regular socialization activities, such as daily walks, are a great way to ensure that your dog is exposed to a diverse group of people. In addition, you can invite one or two friends over and host them in a space where your dog is comfortable. Be sure to start slow, making it all about your dog. Start with just one to two friends at a low-key get together. If your dog is timid, have your guests ignore your dog and avoid eye contact, and allow your pup to approach them when he is ready. Your guests can toss or give your pup treats when he approaches them. If your dog is older or more timid, keep the encounters positive and brief. Start with less challenging sessions and progressively build your way up. If your pup is relaxed, he will be able to learn, explore, and have an overall positive experience.
Isolation will easily undo socialization, so it is important to avoid keeping your pup isolated as much as possible, especially during this Pandemic. If you are struggling to ensure daily socialization for your dog, consider signing your pup up for daily Socialization Walks with us, LINK IN BIO. 🐕🦺🐩🐕
How has this Pandemic affected your pup's socialization skills? What have you done to help your dog cope with the lack of socialization opportunities? Tell us in the comments below👇
Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin? 🎃🐾
Yes, dogs can eat both pumpkin seeds and the pulp! So after carving your pumpkins for Halloween this year, save the seeds for your pup. Pumpkin is loaded with vitamins and nutrients for your dog. The seeds are even known to be a natural deworming agent for tapeworms and other intestinal parasites. You can add pumpkin to your dog's meals, use it as a topper on their dog food, or stuff it into their Kong. Just like with any type of new food, start by introducing it slowly to your dog's diet. 🎃👻🍁
How do you incorporate pumpkin pulp and pumpkin seeds into your dog's meal plan? 👅Let us know your yummy recipes and tips below 👇
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We are feeling very optimistic about today. It’s time for a dog to be back in the White House! 🗳🐶🇺🇸
What self care activities are you doing to get through today? Let us know in the comments below 👇
Let’s go for a Walk to GO VOTE! 🐕🐕🦺🐩And Vote like your pup’s life depends on it! 🗳🇺🇸
We dropped off our Absentee Ballots at the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens last night and it was quick and easy! You can track your Absentee Ballot at nycabsentee.com/tracking or ballottrax.net. 📮✒️
What’s your Voting Plan? Are you voting via Absentee Ballot, Voting Early in-person, or Voting on Election Day? Let us know in the comments below 🆘👇
Does your pup have an adorable Halloween Costume lined up for this year? Here are a few virtual Dog Halloween Costume Contests to check out: 🎃👻
🐶 Astoria's Pumpkin and Pups Instagram Contest:
Enter on Instagram and winners chosen on Saturday 10/24. Follow @just_the_small_stuff to learn more! All donations will be supporting Indigenous Women and the Adabi Healing Shelter. Prizes from some of Astoria's local favorite shops, including @lockwoodshop and @chateaulewoof.
🐶 The Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
It will be virtual this year on Saturday 10/24 from 12:00-3:00 pm. No need to pre-register your dog, just log in to join.
Visit www.tompkinssquaredogrun.com/halloween to learn more!
🐶 The Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
It will be a Facebook Live Event on Thursday 10/29/20. Visit www.fortgreenepups.org/copy-of-events to learn more!
👉 Tag your favorite Dog Pawrent below!
Looking for Dog Friendly Pumpkin Patches close by to NYC? 🎃 Here are some of our favorites in upstate NY, Long Island, and NJ:
🍂 Outhouse Orchards in upstate NY
139 Hard Scrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
🍂 Elwood Pumpkin Farm on Long Island
1500 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743
🍂 Secor Farms in NJ
85 Airmont Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
🍂 Alstede Farms in NJ
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
🍂 Bowman Orchards in upstate NY
147 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY 12148
Have you been to any of these orchards? Do you have another that you recommend? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below👇
📸: @leo_thebordercollie
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Family to yours! 🎅🏽🧑🏻🎄 🦌🎄⛄️
When does Socialization End? 🐶
Socialization is an ongoing process that never ends. In addition to ensuring that your puppy is properly socialized in the early stages of life, you also need to maintain socialization as your dog gets older. It is common for dog parents to socialize a puppy very well when young, then stop the Socialization Process. This can often cause dogs to develop issues. Socialization does not end at puppyhood. 🐕🦺🐩🐕
How do you maintain your dog’s Socialization? What advice do you have? Let us know in the comments below👇
Three Things Dogs Strive Under:
🐾Proper Communication
🐾Structure
🐾Boundaries
Which of these skill sets do you find the hardest? Tell us in the comments below👇🐶
Winter is coming! ❄️☃️🌨
Even though Teddy may look like one, dogs are not bears. They do not hibernate. They need just as much mental stimulation and physical exertion as they did in the warmer months. 🐻🐶
If you need help ensuring that your pup gets enough exercise and mental stimulation in the cold months ahead, consider signing your pup up for daily Socialization Walks with us! LINK IN BIO. 🐕🦺🐩🐕
How do you ensure your pup stays active and healthy in the winter months? Let us know in the comments below 👇
Happy Thanksgiving from our Buster and Whisker’s Family to yours! 🦃🌽🥧🍷
Like so many people this year, our Thanksgiving will look a little bit different as we spend it away from our family members. But let’s allow Thanksgiving to remind us of all that we have to be truly grateful for. ❤️
We are extremely grateful for our health, and the health of all of our family and friends. We are thankful for our amazing clients who have continued to support and trust us throughout this Pandemic. We are also extremely grateful for healthcare workers, public health scientists, postal service members, election poll workers, and all essential workers going into work everyday to ensure that we have the resources and services our community needs to survive.
We have LOTS to be Thankful for. 🍁🐶
What are you Thankful for this year? Tell us in the comments below👇
Are you looking to Adopt a Dog? Here are some of our favorite Rescue Organizations based in NYC: 🐕
🐶 Hearts and Bones Rescue
🐶 Korean K9 Rescue
🐶 Muddy Paws Rescue
🐶 Rescue Dogs Rock
🐶 Social Tees Animal Rescue
Where did you Adopt your Pup from? What is your favorite Dog Rescue Organization? Let us know in the comments below!👇
The way you live and interact with your Dog on a daily basis is its training. 🐶🐾
Socializing your dog may be a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up. 🐕🦺🐕🐩
