Greetings!
This month's edition focuses on aggression and understanding your dog, pays tribute to those dogs of 9/11 and much more.
I would like to draw your attention to the news article in this issue regarding The One Show. They hired somebody to do a dog behaviour slot on the show, he didn't go down well with the audience, The BBC received thousands of complaints about his abusive techniques.
I want to remind you all to be careful and do your research before putting your trust in a trainer and remember anybody can call themselves an expert.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Rachael
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Dog owners warned by Animal Health Trust to stay alert as season for mystery dog illness approaches
During Autumn 2009 and 2010, several dogs which had been walked in woodlands suddenly became ill. In some cases, dogs did not recover. Cases of the illness named Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI), are generally seen from August to November. Dog owners are advised to remain vigilant during this time and seek immediate advice from a vet if you are concerned about your dog.
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True Heros of 9/11 still with us today
During the chaos of the 9/11 attacks, where almost 3,000 people died, nearly 100 loyal search and rescue dogs and their brave owners scoured Ground Zero for survivors.
Now, ten years on, just 12 of these heroic canines survive, and they have been commemorated in a touching series of portraits entitled 'Retrieved'...read more
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Aggression - Understanding your dog
 Aggression is usually a defence reflex, initially exhibited as a threat or warning, ultimately exhibited in a real form when there is no other option left. In other words, it can usually be avoided if you understand the cause, can read the signs and know how to desensitise the dog's lack of trust towards the situation that resulted in the aggressive confrontation.
Nearly all aggression results from a lack of trust on the part of the dog. Therefore, it's vital you give your dog the right information whenever a question is raised, so your dog will then elect you as leader and trust in you.
The 3 F's - flight, freeze or fight
Dogs exhibit three defence reflexes; active defence reflexes (ADR), passive defence reflexes (PDR) and freeze reflex (FR). What this means is that when a dog feels threatened or challenged they will bite you, run away or enter an almost catatonic state of immobility (freezing). Active defence reflexes are probably the most common reason for the popular diagnosis 'aggressive
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dog'. When dogs that are prone to ADR, feel threatened, they defend themselves in the only way they know how - they growl, snarl and eventually will bite, if we don't read the signals are dog is giving us.
Dogs will not initiate aggression unless provoked. Our dog's ancestors, the wolves are very social creatures which will resort to an aggressive confrontation only as a last resort. So, a dog can't be blamed for being a dog. If it feels threatened - particularly if someone bends over it, directly approaches it, makes eye contact, or tries to stroke their head and neck, then depending on that dog's personality it tells the human to 'back off' in the only way they can communicate with a grumble/growl/snarl/bark and if these messages are not read, then a snap or bite will happen. Prevention is better than cure. When there is a canine confrontation it is always within the four key areas; food, going out on the walk, status or in times of perceived danger. Amichien Bonding will help you understand how to act within these four key areas but using common sense it also important. Remember; You can enjoy a dog - just learn the rules!! |
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Thank you for looking, and I hope Talking Paws can help you in the future. For more information please visit me at Talking Paws
Sincerely,
Rachael Messiter
Talking Paws
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