by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Behavior, Breeder Resource, Intervention
Positive reinforcement is a training method where you acknowledge and reward good behaviors. Simply put, it means giving your dogs something they want when they do something you like! Positive reinforcement training is recommended by behavior experts because it is...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Environmental Management and Monitoring, Hygiene
Choosing Your Disinfectant What does it mean to clean, disinfect, sanitize, or sterilize? Cleaning: Physical removal of dirt and debris using water and a detergent such as soap Sanitizing: Cleaning/disinfecting to lower the number of germs to a safe level...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Behavior, Breeder Resource, Enrichment, Types of Enrichment
Having a great enrichment program means incorporating multiple types of enrichment. There are five types of environmental enrichment: social, nutritional, occupational, sensory, and physical. Let’s look at examples of all five types of enrichment that you can use in...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Environment, Environmental Management and Monitoring, Hygiene
Although the two terms are often confused, quarantine and isolation are not the same! The goal of both is to prevent the spread of disease in your kennel. Quarantine: Separating animals who have unknown health status and may be carrying a contagious disease. This...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Gestating Females, Nutrition
It is important to provide pregnant dogs with a high-quality, highly digestible diet throughout gestation to support fetal growth and development Weeks 1-5 Feed an adult maintenance complete and balanced diet made from high-quality ingredients including animal-based...
