by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Veterinary Care
What is canine brucellosis? Canine brucellosis is a very contagious disease of the reproductive system caused by the bacterium, Brucella canis (B. canis). How is brucellosis transmitted? Canine brucellosis spreads through bodily fluids such as vaginal secretions,...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Veterinary Care
Many eye conditions in dogs are heritable, and as a result, some are more common in specific dog breeds. In this handout, we’ll review some of the most common eye conditions and the breeds most likely to be impacted by them. Although some eye conditions can be...
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...
