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PET BEHAVIOR- EMOTIONS

• A presentation on dog behaviour, body language
  and training

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Management What, why and how

• Management means rearranging a dog's environment
  to avoid problem behaviours and encourage desired
  behaviours.

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What management does do

• Prevents dogs from practicing unwanted behaviours
  Prevents stressful and scary interactions

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Etiquette Around Other Dogs

• Body language
• dog-dog interactions, and
• training tips

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Dog Body Language Posture and movement

• Happy, confident and comfortable
• Loose, wiggly and relaxed bodies
• "Circle sniffing" common in greeting between dogs

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Dog Body Language Posture and movement

• Distressed, scared and upset
• Stiff bodies, freezing,
• staring Shrinking, ducking, retreating

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Considerations for dog-dog introductions

• Safety
• Dogs are animals and animals bite
• Dog bite regulations and rules
• Argument vs. assault

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Considerations for dog-dog introductions

• Dog Sociability
• Not all humans enjoy clubbing. Not all dogs enjoy
  socializing with other dogs.
• Play will change and decrease as dogs age

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Keeping the Peace Training tips

• Passing other dogs
• Use leashes to manage distance Teach a "touch"
  behaviour to calmly pass other dogs

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KEEPING COMPANIONS TOGETHER
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How to Greet a Dog Safely

1. Always ask the owner first.
2. Turn to the side and crouch if possible.
3. Allow the dog to approach you.
4. If they don't, leave them alone.

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Avoid...

• Staring at the dog
• Leaning or reaching over the dog
• Petting a dog who does not approach you to be pet
  (even if the owner says it's ok)

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What if you're afraid of dogs or approached by an
unfriendly dog?

• Be a tree (still, straight and look away)
• Call for help with a calm voice
• Move slowly away

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Teach Dogs Polite Greetings

• Only allow dogs to say hello and get pets when
  all 4 paws are on the ground.
• If the dog jumps/pulls, the pets and attention go
  away (walk away).

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Training Tips
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House Training

• 1. Reward your dog for getting it right
• Reward your dog for getting it right Keep treats
  next to the leash Keep your dog on leash until
  they go Keep track of accidents
• 2. Prevent your dog from getting it wrong
• No free-roaming leashes, tethers, crates Go out
  at regular intervals
• 3. Do not punish accidents
• It's counterproductive Immediately take your dog
  outside to try and catch them getting it right
  Clean with an enzymatic cleaner and take note of
  the time/place

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Understanding your kitten's behaviour

• Kittens can't speak, but they will communicate
  with you in a number of ways. Reading body
  language and listening to the sounds they make
  can tell you a lot about what they need from you.

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Your kitten's body language

• Your kitten will give you a number of behavioural
  cues using their body language to indicate their
  mood. By understanding each change in behaviour,
  you can learn to provide your kitten with what
  they need, whether it's space, playtime or food.

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Calm

• A calm posture is your kitten's neutral state
  from which all other body language develops. It's
  important to know how your kitten behaves when
  they are friendly so that you can recognize even
  the subtle changes.

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Interested

• If your kitten is interested in something, they
  will show it through their body language. This
  isn't exclusively a reaction to something
  negative, and merely shows your kitten's focus on
  specific items/situations. If your kitten is
  showing interest in toys, it's a good idea to
  engage them in games or play. This will offer
  both mental and physical stimulation, but also
  provides an excellent opportunity for bonding.

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Relaxed

• Relaxed behavior from your kitten is a great
  indication that they are feeling comfortable,
  settled or secure in any given situation.

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Worried

• It's important to recognize the signs of worry or
  distress in your kitten. If they appear to be
  worried, you should try to remove the trigger and
  give your kitten space. Make sure that your
  kitten is always able to remove themselves from a
  situation and access higher spaces to calm down.

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Fearful

• There are several body language cues your kitten
  might display if they are fearful. One posture
  which indicates a fearful cat is the arched back
  and puffed up tail. The purpose of this behavior
  is often to make themselves as large or as
  imposing as possible to dissuade potentially
  hostile encounters. As with worried cats, it's
  important to remove any potential triggers to
  allow your kitten to calm down.

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Guiding behaviours

• A kitten's behaviour is highly influenced by
  others. In their early weeks and months, your
  kitten will have adopted a number of behaviours
  from their litter-mates and mother. When they
  arrive at your home, it's up to you to reinforce
  the positive behaviours they exhibit and minimise
  any negative actions. 

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What causes unwanted behavior in kittens?

• Cats are creatures of habit, and particularly
  appreciate an established routine. Behaviours
  such as scratching furniture, biting or refusal
  to use the litter box can often be signs that
  your kitten is unsettled or disrupted. As well as
  continued positive reinforcement, if you notice
  an increase in destructive behaviour, think about
  whether there could be a hidden cause. 

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