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Tag Archives: Separation Anxiety

It’s not always or only your fault…….

by Dr Enid Stiles, Sherwood Park Animal Hospital When I first started seeing veterinary behaviour cases, I was a strong believer, as I had been taught, that most behaviour problems in domestic animals occurred because “The owner wasn’t doing it right”, “Who’s the master here?”, “He doesn’t get enough exercise”, “He’s spoiled”, etc. Nurture was far stronger, in the opinions …

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Oh where, oh where can that fur-baby-sitter be?

I like the idea of balance in my life!  I know the importance of vacations! I understand puppy parent separation anxiety! And I completely feel the need to have my fur-babies always in the hands of people we totally trust. We have never used a kennel. We just can’t! For the majority of time, we have had a pet/house-sitter who has come to our house.  It is …

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Ask A Trainer: My dog hates when I leave the house!

  Hi Meira! I’m writing you today as I have a little problem. For the longest time, my adopted pooch would go nuts when left alone at home, barking and destroying my front door by scratching it (as I live in an apartment, this will be a problem when the landlord notices the damage ;). A canine behaviourist once told me …

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Super Cooper – your new bestie?

The following is a courtesy listing.  MDB knows nothing further about this case other than what is listed below.  Please consult the contact info  for further details. Hi I am fostering a black lab/pit mix and can no longer keep him. He needs to be adopted asap. The adoption process has to go through paws for life. Cooper is a …

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4 Urgent Cases: Reach For The Stars Rescue

The following is a courtesy listing for Reach For The Stars Rescue .  Please contact them at: reachforthestarsrescue@gmail.com for information on any of these animals. And thanks for considering adoption or fostering! Right now, we have two dogs and two cats in dire need of placement (photos below!) Indiana is a young black lab who has already been through our …

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Matilda the Rotty/Mastiff needs a new home

The following is a courtesy listing .  MDB has no further information on this dog, other than what was given to us.  Please refer to the contact info below for more: Maltilda is 2 years old (born Dec 18, 2009) – a gorgeous rotty/mastiff mix.  Great with cats, people, kids (lives with a 3 and 13 year old).  Her owners …

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