Holistic For Dog Hot Spots

Chewing Behaviors in Dogs

Corrective actions BOREDOM: Provide sufficient exercise and mental through obedience, agility, tricks or other training with free running in a safe area, swimming, games or other activities. Supply and replacement of many safe toys such as nylon bones, rubber toys, stuffed treat, treatment distribution of toys and other doggie boredom breakers. When puppy chews something inappropriate, gently say "no" so he knows what you do not want and trade him a chew toy acceptable. Supervise dog when loose and confine him when unattended in crate or safe area. Apply bitter doggie taste repellant or chew-proof covers for exposed electrical cords. 

PAASITES Corrective Actions:   Schedule a veterinary examination to determine cause. Eliminating parasites on the dog may involve topical insecticide, baths in insecticidal shampoo and/or internally taken insecticide along with insecticidal treatment and daily vacuuming of dog’s living space to kill non-attached parasites and larvae. Frequently wash and dry dog’s bedding. For dogs sensitive to chemicals, a holistic approach might require daily bathing in herbal shampoo, applying herbal sprays, spreading diatomaceous earth powder around the home and yard and vacuuming dog’s living space every day until the infestation is eradicated.   

PREY DRIVE Corrective Actions:   Give only sturdy dog toys made from rubber or other durable materials that encourage play but discourage attempts to rip apart. Provide exercise and outlet for chasing, grabbing and carrying through frequent games of fetch. Train “Leave it” command that tells dog to stop his current activity and turn attention elsewhere.

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