Does your dog bark persistently when someone is at the door or jump at visitors as soon as they get in? Some pet owners actually encourage the behavior because they find it cute when their dogs jump up on people and lick their faces.

Jumping

Some dogs greet people by jumping up on them; but this behavior can be scary for guests who are not used to getting this kind of attention from dogs. Dogs that jump up on kids and old people may knock them over. Jumping is a behavior that should be nipped in the bud when first observed. Never give your pet some attention when he jumps up on you. Doing so can reinforce the behavior and encourage your pet to keep on engaging in it. When your dog jumps up on you, give the sit command and be quick to offer positive reinforcement if he follows your command.

Barking at the Door

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Parasites rely on their hosts for survival. Some feed on the blood of their hosts, some compete with the nutrients in the digestive tract, while some occupy important organs of the body. Internal and external parasites can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of pets, thus, there is a need for a good parasite program that will protect your pet throughout the year and not just during certain seasons of the year.

Fleas, ticks, and mites are the most common external parasites of cats and dogs. Heavy infestation can cause increased blood loss, hotspots, skin irritation, and hair loss. These parasites are also important carriers of other health issues including tapeworms, Lyme disease, etc. Dogs and cats can also be hosts to tapeworms, roundworms, heartworms, and a variety of other internal parasites.

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