Ep. 10 "Love is a Four Legged Word"

Pet Fluff with C8y Mara

Episode 10: This Episode I will discuss losing your pet. How to grieve properly, express your emotions and how to move forward. Plus I will answer a question I was going to answer a while back :-) :How do I stop my dog from whining obsessively in the home for no reason? And Rocky the Coonhound is the Feature Pet of the Episode.
Here's the Scooper: People Magazine- Dog in Cloud Photo
Resources to Help Grieving for Your Pet:
Dealing with Grief
Good Grief; Rituals for Dealing with Grief- Elaine Childs-Gowell PHD.
https://daybydaypetsupport.com/dealing-with-grief/
Support Groups
https://www.lapoflove.com/community/Pet-Loss-Support
https://petlosspartners.com/
https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief_Support_Center/Grief_Support_Home.htm
Pet Prayers/Poems
https://daybydaypetsupport.com/prayers-for-sick-pets/
https://daybydaypetsupport.com/prayers-for-pet-loss/
https://daybydaypetsupport.com/poems-about-pet-loss/
Q&A:
Why does my dog whine all the time, when they are okay?:
Reasons Why:
1. Physical needs- Rule out any medical injuries or illness
2. Mental needs- Anxiety and stress or outdoor distractions can cause whining
3. Attention and Boredom needs-frustration from lack of exercise,attention and activity
How To Minimize Whining:
1. Ignore the Whining- no eye contact, turn your back, or remove yourself from the space.
2. Don't scold- to a dog, any attention is better than no attention
3. When giving attention, have your dog sit first- resets the focus elsewhere
4. Reward calm behavior- reinforce good behavior, your dog will associate with it positively
5. Plan ahead for prevention- have toys, chew treats, puzzles etc. available for distraction.
MAKE SURE YOUR DOG IS PROPERLY EXERCISED!!!
Rocky: http://bit.ly/HT-rockyraccoon
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue:https://www.homewardtrails.org/
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Episode 11: Premiering Wednesday August 5th: Its a very interesting topic! How animals are used to help our mental and physical state of being. Plus I will answer a basic and sometimes daunting question: What is the best litter for my cat?
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