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Dr. Sally J Foote CFBC-IAABC
Okaw Veterinary Clinic
140 W Sale Street
Tuscola II 217-253-3221
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Where do you turn for help when your pet is great 90% of the time, but that other 10% is really a problem?  Training is not the answer, and running a google search is just mind boggling.  A veterinarian or veterinary technician should be the first and best resource for help.  These professionals can help you determine if it is normal - normal but a problem - or problem behavior.  Training the veterinary staff to be helpful is essential to keep people happy  with their pet and the veterinary clinic.  Below you will find links, blogs, articles and resources to help you have a great year with your pet.

   

Dr. Sally J Foote CABC-IAABC

  

 

 

 
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The Paw Report 101: Calming Anxiety in Pets at the Vet's Office
The Paw Report 101: Calming Anxiety in Pets at the Vet's Office
Featured blog post -    pressure fit cat tree for our waiting room

  Cat tree for Ranger and Mercy

Putting a cat tree in a home is an environmental enrichment - something to make the inside more exciting for your cat.   Many clients agree it is a good idea, but won't do it.  Why?????   read more at the blog
Social Networking in puppies and kittens  ...
 One of the leading reasons for surrendering dogs to shelters is due to a variety of bad behaviors, many of which could be prevented with socialization at an early age in the puppy.  Of these behaviors aggression lead the list, but not far behind..read more
well socialized pets are easier to handle

Mind your manners tethering 

It is interesting how one training problem can actually be related to another.  For example, last week a n puppy parent commented that were having  a little difficulty with house training.  The pup could hold it  but occasionally would have accidents.  No one wants to battle house soiling, so I pressed for more details.  As we discussed the whole scenario of accidents, it turns out the puppy was highly active,
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       How do you stop a dog from jumping up?  Only touch them, look at them or allow them to touch your when all 4 paws are on the floor - demonstrate this with your clients, especially puppies when they come in for exams  
Jumping Up
Jumping Up
 

 

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