The holidays can be full of hazards for our pets. Experts weight in on the best ways to keep your furry friends safe:
are great options for keeping your dog entertained during holiday festivities. For longevity, prepare and freeze multiple treats before the holiday rush. Let children lend a helping hand. If they know the family pet is entertained in their crate, they are less likely to tamper with your safety measures, thus reducing the risk of injury.
“The reason a dog continues up the ladder of aggression to a bite is because the owner fails to recognize the early stages of the ladder of aggression — they do not understand the body language,” saysThough punishment may stop unwanted noise for the moment, Hartley says this can lead to later, more serious aggression.
“When you punish away the steps on the ladder of aggression, you no longer get those early warning signs, because the dog has been punished for them in the past, so they go directly to a bite.” If you cannot remove the dog before guests arrive, get them to a safe, quiet place at the first sign of aggression.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Gulf states offer citizenship to a select group of foreignersFor most foreigners, and for many locals, the path to citizenship will remain blocked
Read more »
Local 'hero' Jim Finch drove out to Kentucky's tornado-hit residents to offer foodVideo footage of Jim Finch explaining his selfless act has begun to go viral and has been viewed over 350,000 times on Twitter.
Read more »
A Serving Size Of Eggnog Is Way Smaller Than You ThoughtNutrition experts talk about food safety, portion sizes and what's really in your holiday drink.
Read more »
It Can Be Tough to Stay Motivated in the Winter, But These Daily Tips Will Have You Crushing the #RWRunStreakWhether it is your first or your 11th run streak, these expert-backed tips will carry you through. RWRunStreak
Read more »
Christmas TV Guide 2021: our top festive picks to watch over the holiday seasonNetflix, BBC, ITV and more are all offering fantastic shows to watch over the holiday period – see our pick of the best here…
Read more »
Amy Schumer Leaves $30,000 Tip at the Manhattan Comedy Club Where She Got Her StartIt’s part of “The Great American Tip-Off.”
Read more »