The fall back-to-school season can be a stressful time for your dog, particularly if it means leaving them home alone while you’re at work. It can also lead to separation anxiety or even boredom.
For these reasons, it’s crucial to keep your dog’s mind and body healthy while you’re away at work and during school breaks. Family dog services can help you do just that!
Socialization
Socialization is the process of exposing your dog to different people, situations, and animals. It is essential to your dog’s mental health and well-being.
In the same way that children socialize with others to learn societal norms and acculturate to various cultures, your dog must do the same. This will help them feel more comfortable and less anxious when meeting new people, dogs, or places.
You can begin the process of socialization at home by allowing your dog to interact with you and your family members. Talk to your dog confidently and calmly, and reward good behavior with treats.
The best time to start socializing your puppy is between three and twelve weeks of age. This is when they are at their most sensitive and receptive to new things.
However, it is not always possible to expose your puppy to these types of new situations. Adult dogs can also be difficult to socialize, especially if they haven’t had many positive experiences with other dogs and people before.
Training
Training is a great way to make life easier for you and your dog. It can help you manage problem behaviors, create better relationships with your dog and give you a more calm and relaxed dog for hikes and family outings.
Training also helps your dog to develop social skills and learn how to interact with other animals, people, and environments. If dogs are not properly socialized, they may become stressed, frightened, anxious or aggressive.
One common training option is group classes where your dog and other dogs in the class are learning together. This is a fun way to learn and benefit from seeing your dog improve on different skills and seeing what others are doing with their own dogs.
Another option is private in-home training. This type of training is ideal for busy families with multiple dogs who want a customized program to meet their unique needs.
Health Care
Like humans, pets need medical care from time to time. That can include MRIs, bloodwork, medications and even surgery.
Pet health insurance can help ensure that you and your pet have access to the best possible healthcare. These plans are based on a reimbursement model that allows you to use any licensed veterinary practice, emergency hospital or specialist you choose.
Many insurance plans include deductibles and copays to help reduce monthly premium costs. Deductibles can be chosen from $0 to $2,000.
These deductible and copay options are important because they allow you to set a budget and determine how much you are willing to pay for your policy. The higher your deductible, the lower your monthly premium will be.
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Nutrition
Pet nutrition is a crucial aspect of your pet’s overall health and well-being. From puppies to senior pets, dogs have different needs when it comes to the amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats that are required in their diets.
Fortunately, veterinary nutritionists have taken many of the guesswork out of selecting a diet that meets a dog’s unique needs and can help your pet make dietary changes that can lead to better health and wellness in the long run.
Your veterinary team will discuss your pet’s lifestyle, breed, weight, and overall health with you to develop a personalized nutrition plan that is right for your furry friend.
We carry a variety of high-quality commercial foods that meet your pet’s dietary requirements, as well as supplements that can help support their health. If you are looking for a more holistic approach to nutrition, we also offer custom home-cooked dog meals that are tailored to the needs of your pet.
