Helping Your Shy Dog at the Veterinarian
September 10, 2013
Many dogs are perfectly comfortable going to new places and meeting new people, including the veterinarian. However, there are many dogs who are shy or fearful of new things…
Anal Glands 101
August 22, 2013
Many people know that when dogs and cats scoot their rear on the ground or lick obsessively, it means that the anal glands may need to be checked and…
Getting to Nail Trims, Part 3 and 4: Look, Ma, Two Hands!
June 11, 2013
After practicing steps 1 (http://www.grandavevet.com/blog/getting-nail-trims-part-i-good-touch) and 2 (http://www.grandavevet.com/blog/getting-nail-trims-part-ii-increasing-du…), you should be able to hold each of your dog’s paws for a count of 5.
Getting to Nail Trims, Part II: Increasing Duration and the 3 Ds
May 21, 2013
The goal of step one was to be able to slide your hand down your dog’s leg and off the end of the paw without your dog jerking the…
Getting to Nail Trims, Part I: Good Touch
May 7, 2013
Nail Trim Counter Conditioning, Step I: Good Touch The first exercise is for dogs who are afraid of having their paws touched at all. The goal of this…
Getting to Nail Trims: Prologue
April 30, 2013
With some pets, everyday chores can be a struggle. In particular, many dogs don’t like their feet handled even when owners have worked hard to prevent this. Many dogs tolerate…
Impulse Control: Puppy Zen (or To Get the Treat, Ignore the Treat)
August 23, 2012
Puppy Owners: Overworked and Underpaid Socialization, puppy class, house training, manners, handling, obedience… with all the things to think about, it can be overwhelming to try to raise a puppy…
Getting to Know: Chou Chou
April 10, 2012
The day was December 23, 2009. The UN climate summit in Copenhagen had just wrapped up. The subversion trial of a prominent Chinese dissident had just begun. An American airlines…