Did you know that an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year? An ad that often runs for a US lawyer recently claimed to have won a settlement of three hundred thousand dollars for a client whose child had been bitten by a dog.
If your pet becomes upset whenever you must leave, your pet may have separation anxiety.
One of the first things to do is to check to see if the “acting out” is actually due to separation anxiety or if it a symptom of something else. We suggest the excellent behavior tip sheet found on the HSUS site which can help you to determine if your pet is suffering from separation anxiety or not.
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Our pets depend upon us for their security and survival, so as you make your own plans to protect yourself from power outages, raging high-speed winds and possible evacuation, please don’t forget to prepare for your pets as well.
Like the giggle of babies that charm us and restore our positive view of the world, a dog’s laughter has been proven to calm other animals. Yes, dogs do laugh. Many might mistake their laughter for heavy panting, but in fact Patricia Simonet, an applied animal behaviorist and research scientist, who counsels pets and their humans and researchs the behaviors of animals. She has studied dog laughter, dog rules during play and reducing stress in shelter dogs by broadcasting a recording of dog laughter.
A recent survey suggests that 21% of pet owners in general bought their pet for companionship, compared to only 5% who have their pet for security. And 60% of single people in the UK say they buy pets for companionship and of this number 39% say they have replaced their partner with a pet! Yikes! A recent survey suggests that 21% of pet owners in general bought their pet for companionship, compared to only 5% who have their pet for security. And 60% of single people in the UK say they buy pets for companionship and of this number 39% say they have replaced their partner with a pet! Yikes!
