How Do I Keep My Dog’s Teeth Clean?

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Welcome to Our Pet Care Tips Series!

Thanks for following our Pet Care Tips Series where each week we talk to an animal expert in our community to get you one tip that every pet lover should know.

Guest of the Week: Dr. Robinson and Mellissa at Family and Friends Veterinary Care!

Dr. Robinson and Mellissa were kind enough to join us and show us how to brush your dog’s teeth! They also discussed the health concerns with poor dental care and extra tools to help keep her teeth clean.

Tip: Brushing your dog’s teeth can save a ton of money and keep her healthy!

Brushing your dog’s teeth can seem like a hassle, but once they get used to it, brushing can be a fast and easy process.

Tip from Liana: I keep my dog’s toothbrush in the bathroom where I can see it. When I am done brushing my teeth in the morning I brush my dog’s teeth right away, so I do not forget later. He often comes and waits for me to brush his teeth because he gets a treat afterwards! This took some time for him to get used to, but once you are in a routine it becomes much easier.

 

Family and Friends Veterinary Care

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What is the one thing you believe all pet lovers should know?

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What Training Does Your Dog Need to Take Family Photos?

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Welcome to Our Pet Care Tips Series!

Thanks for following our Pet Care Tips Series where each week we talk to an animal expert in our community to get you one tip that every pet lover should know.

Guest of the Week: Monique with Silver Paw Studio!

Monique was kind enough to join us and discuss what training your dog needs in order to get great photos with a professional pet photographer. Many people express concerns that their pets are not well trained or even well behaved, so they hesitate to get good quality family photos taken.

Tip: Dogs do not need any special training to take amazing photos!

Monique talks about the methods she uses to get amazing pictures of dogs and cats no matter how much training they have. Monique even goes to photograph adoptable pets at Animal House Rescue & Grooming and the Fort Collins Cat Rescue, and those pets do not have any training and are in a stressful environment.

Watch the video to learn how she takes the photos and consider scheduling an appointment to get some family photos taken yourself. I take endless photos of my pets but my most treasured pictures are those taken with all of us together.

 

Silver Paw Studio

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What is the one thing you believe all pet lovers should know?

This varies from tips about training, medical problems, general pet knowledge and more! We interviewed dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, grief specialists and a variety of other pet experts, people you may not even know exist.

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Is My Dog Acting Spiteful?

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Guest of the Week: Amber with Summit Dog Training

Amber was kind enough to join us to talk about dogs and how their behavior can often be perceived as spiteful.

Tip: Dogs are not acting spiteful – they are responding to enforcers in their environment.

Amber breaks down the difference in thinking and how humans perceive dog behavior. Spite is a human emotion and often we believe a dog is acting out of the same feeling. If we view dogs as virtuous beings (think Lassie) then they also must have negative human emotions like meanness and spite. In this case, we view our dogs as humans (which they are not). The more scientific way to view dog behavior is to recognize that there are positive and negative reinforcers and punishers in their environment that lead them to act the way they do.

Real world example: A dog peeing in the house

Your dog is peeing in the house instead of outside. Instead of believing your dog is acting out of spite, you realize she has had a multitude of reinforcers that have caused her to pee in the house. Look at the environment. When house training your dog may have learned that peeing in front of a person is scary, so she goes behind the couch instead, which feels safe. Plus peeing is a positive reinforcement itself, since it feels good to relieve herself.

Watch the video to see Amber explain this beautifully!

 

Summit Dog Training

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Pet Care Tips Series: Intro and Ask Your Pet Sitter!

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We are starting a new video series and would love for you to join us! Every week we are going to interview an animal expert in our community to ask them one question:

What is the one thing you believe all pet lovers should know?

This is going to vary from tips about training, medical problems, general pet knowledge and more! We are interviewing dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, grief specialists and a variety of other pet experts, people you may not even know exist.

To make sure you see the whole series:

  • Subscribe to our YouTube channel for a new video each week
  • Subscribe to our Email Newsletter where each week we send out a summary with pet tips and tricks

 

Tip from Liana with Wet Noses Pet Sitting

If you work with a pet sitter or dog walker, how often do you discuss with them any pet issues or questions you have? Not often enough! The truth is, we are such a part of your lives that people often do not think to mention any problems or concerns they are having when we are not there.

Tip: Use your pet sitter as a resource!

We want you to ask us questions and let us know what is going on with your pets. Our mission is to improve the lives of your pets as much as possible, not just when we are there. That means we are happy to brainstorm with you to come up with ideas to improve your pet’s lives whenever we can.

Reasons to ask your pet sitter questions:

  • We work with your pets in your home, so we are more likely to get a clear idea of their normal behavior.
  • We are around your pets regularly, not just occasionally like a veterinarian.
  • We see a wide variety of animals every day, week and month! We have seen what other people are doing with their pets, what works, and what doesn’t.
  • Our sitters have animal expertise in addition to being pet sitters. Some are groomers, vet techs, worked in shelters, provided foster care, volunteered and much more. They have experience with a variety of pet problems already.
  • We know the community. Every day we hear about veterinarians, groomers, trainers and other pet experts. We often talk with them, see them at events, interview them for a series like this and generally get to know them and their expertise. When you need a recommendation for a new pet expert in your life we will be able to suggest a person that we know will be a good match for you and your pets, based on knowing you really well!

So ask us questions!

Need a new veterinarian? Want ideas on how to stop your dog from pulling on the leash? Want our thoughts on how to enrich your cat’s life a bit more? Ask us! We are here to improve the daily life of your pet as much as we can and we want to help!

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