Atlantic Veterinary Behavior

NEW! 4 Week Online Kitten Kindergarten 🐱
With kitten season around the corner what better way to start on the right foot with our new online class. Cats of all ages welcome.

Those who sign up will get personalized coaching during each class. Limited spots available.

🌐 https://apptwithdrconnolly.as.me/kittenkindergarten
📌Sessions are VIA Zoom
💰 $40.00 + Tax (Spring Special)

Focusing on our feline friends this fall!
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Veterinary behavior consultations to help with house soiling, anxiety at home or at the vet, difficulty medicating, or inter-cat politics in your home.

You can easily schedule a consult online.
Use coupon code CATS for this discounted rate.
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https://www.atlanticveterinarybehavior.com/

Here are some fun games to polish up your pet’s recall game on these rainy days!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DARXr77SN4I/?igsh=enBscWZ5bWo3cWVp

Here’s the bottom line, of your dog is off leash, and I mean *really* off leash, meaning no leash, no tether, and no tools that can manage or manipulate, he will only come when called if he wants to do so. There is nothing you can do to force him. You’re never going to outrun most healthy dogs. So how do you tip the odds in your favor that he will? You build a strong history of reinforcement for the recall! #positivereinforcement #dogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #pupniron #offleash#dogtraining #recall

We ask so much of our dogs. Please. Give your pet space. Ensure safe areas until your children are old enough to understand and able to interact safely with your pets unsupervised.
Be proactive! Ask Rebecca Melanson and I for how to setup your home and family for success.
-Dr. Connolly

Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

"It's Moose's dinner time! Let's give her space to enjoy her yummies."

"That is Moose's room(kennel) and only she is allowed to go in there."

"If Moose wanted a break, could she walk away from you right now? No she really couldn't. Let's move away from the play house. You can keep playing but now she can leave when she wants a break."

In conclusion, ***parent your child or your dog will do it for you, and you will not like how they do it.***

Tabitha at Chirrups and Chatter has some excellent advice for playing with your kitty! 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛

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Great job team Boudreaux!!

A big win for Hannah and Suits, conquering fears and phobias can be incredibly challenging. 👏🎉 Let's all raise a paw (or a hand) to celebrate this wonderful achievement! 🎉🐾

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