Teach an Old Dog New Tricks.
Older pets may urinate in inappropriate places because of continence issues, explains Mikkel Becker, a certified dog behavior counselor and lead animal trainer for Fear Free, or may be slower to respond to your call because of a new or worsening mobility problem like arthritis or degenerative joint...
| Publicado en: | Good Housekeeping Vol. 273; no. 7; pp. 121 - 123 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Hearst Magazines, a division of Hearst Communications, Inc.
Sep2022
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| Sumario: | Older pets may urinate in inappropriate places because of continence issues, explains Mikkel Becker, a certified dog behavior counselor and lead animal trainer for Fear Free, or may be slower to respond to your call because of a new or worsening mobility problem like arthritis or degenerative joint disease. FAMILY ROOM Rule Out Medical Issues With older dogs in particular, first make sure their behavior isn't related to a physical problem. Link My Pet dog trainer Brandon McMillan says he's always keeping an eye on older dogs' weight, which can contribute to those mobility-limiting issues. |
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