Sit Means Sit of Palm Beach County presents
Pawsitively Amazing
June 2010 29th Edition
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| Dear, Pet Enthusiast |
Welcome to this edition of our electronic newsletter designed for dog lovers who might want some helpful tips on training. This is also to help keep our Palm Beach clients informed on what's happening in our local area. To manage your subscription to this newsletter just scroll over to the sign up section. If you feel that your friends could use some information, or our services, then forward this to them. Bob Burnell Sit Means Sit of Palm Beach County 561-543-5583 RobertBurnell@sitmeanssit.com
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Pets Give Us So Much Joy
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Here is just one example that will bring a smile to your face.
Thanks Ginger
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Submissive Urination- Why does my dog keep peeing when he is greeted by people?
Perfectpaws.com
| Submissive wetting
or urination is a normal way for dogs and puppies to demonstrate
submissive behavior. Even a dog that
is otherwise housetrained may leave dribbles and puddles of urine at
your feet and on the
floor when greeting you.
Submissive urination is the ultimate show of respect and
deference for higher rank. It
occurs frequently with young puppies who have not yet learned and
perfected other social
skills and means of showing respect. Submissive urination in adult
dogs is usually a sign of insecurity.
Often unsocialized and abused dogs will submissively urinate. Other
dogs that engage in submissive urination may
simply have not been shown that there are more acceptable
ways to show respect, such as paw raising (shake hands) or hand
licking (give a kiss).
Submissive urination may be present in overly sensitive or
mistreated dogs because they feel the need to
constantly apologize. This state is often caused by excessive or
delayed punishment which
frightens and confuses the dog without teaching him how to make
amends. The dog
resorts to the only way he knows to show respect and fear, by
submissive urination.
When your dog submissively urinates, it is best to just ignore him.
If you try to reassure
him, he will think you are praising him for urinating and will
urinate even more. If you
scold him, he will feel an even greater need to apologize by
urinating. Either reassurance or scolding will only make submissive
urination worse.
Treatment of submissive urination must be directed towards
building your dog's confidence and showing him
other ways to demonstrate respect. The quickest way to accomplish
this is by teaching
your dog a few basic obedience
exercises. A dog that can earn praise by obeying a simple
routine of "Come here, sit, shake hands," will soon develop self
esteem and confidence. A
confident dog who can say, "Hello, Boss" by sitting and shaking hands
does not feel the
need to urinate at his owner's feet.
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THE
IMPORTANCE OF AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IN DOGS |
Dr.
Dawn Ruben |
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General
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ANNUAL EXAMSIt's that time of year again. Time to take your dog to
the veterinarian for his annual examination. But maybe you're thinking
that you might skip it this year. After all, he isn't sick. Maybe you
will just put it off until next year - what could it hurt?
Actually,
delaying an annual physical exam can hurt. Annual physical exams
are an important part of providing optimal health care and the best
longevity for your beloved companion. Dogs age quickly and they are
unable to tell us if they are feeling a little off. Remember, it may be
one year in your life but that can be about 5-10 comparative years in
your pet's life. A lot can change in that much time.
Sometimes,
dogs can be ill for weeks and you are unaware of it. This may not be
from a lack of monitoring or caring; your dog just hides his illness
until it is so far advanced he has no choice but to show signs of
disease.
Your veterinarian has special training and experience in
detecting subtle illness in pets. Listening to the heart can detect
murmurs. Increased lung sounds may indicate early illness. Abdominal
palpation may reveal pain in certain areas, abnormal size and shape of
various organs or even tumors. Checking out the eyes can detect early
signs of cataract or other ocular problems. Ears may be in need of
cleaning or medication. Dental disease may be detected as well as signs
of allergies or skin problems. It's easier for someone who doesn't see
your pet every day to detects lumps and bumps that you may not have
noticed. Comparing annual weights, too, can determine if your dog is
heading down the path to obesity or is slowly losing weight.
As a
dog reaches middle to old age, annual physical exams become even more
important. Certain problems that you may simply attribute to "old age,"
and just something you will have to live with, may be signs of underling
disease and may be very treatable. Annual physical exams also give you
an opportunity to ask your veterinarian any questions you may have about
your dog's health. Your veterinarian may recommend certain additional
tests to determine overall health based on physical exam findings or may
have suggestions for improving the quality of your dog's life.
Remember, the primary goal for your veterinarian is to keep your dog
healthy and provide the best care available. Your veterinarian cares a
great deal about your dog - almost as much as you.
A physical
examination is not just a chance for your vet to see how cute your dog
is; a thorough exam can pick up on a variety of illnesses and prevent
potential catastrophic disease. By finding, diagnosing and treating
these problems early, your pet will live a much healthier and longer
life.
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About Your Trainer
| Bob grew up on Long Island, New York
and upon graduation from High School spent four years serving this country in
the U.S. Army. Bob graduated from
Hofstra University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Business and
earned several academic achievement awards.
Bob spent several years as an Operations Executive for a major retailer
until he joined the N.Y.P.D. Bob
graduated #1 in his class from the police academy, earning the highest academic
achievement award. Bob is currently a
full time Police officer. Bob was a K9 Handler for 5 years with his partner Sabre. Bob has
certifications in dog training through The Animal Behavior College and The No
Limitations School for Remote Collar Training.
Bob has worked with some of the most influential dog trainers. Bob has studied under Brian Kilcommons (noted
trainer and author) and Fred Hassen (founder and creator of Sit Means Sit). Bob has over 10 years of experience in training dogs and receives a real sense of accomplishment when he witnesses the success his clients have with our program.
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Sincerely,
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