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15 Characteristics of Behaviorally Healthy Dogs

By April 26, 2022No Comments

1) Friendly toward people, including well-behaved children

2) Friendly toward other friendly dogs

3) Does not become anxious if left alone for a reasonable period

4) Eliminates appropriately

5) Readily gives up control of food, toys and other objects to owner

6) Relaxed during normal handling and touching

7) Calms down quickly after being startled or getting excited

8) Not overly fearful of normal events

9) Barks when appropriate, but not excessively

10) Plays well with people without becoming too rough

11) Plays well with other dogs

12) Plays well with its own toys and doesn’t damage owner’s possessions often

13) Affectionate without being needy

14) Adapts to change with minimal problems

15) Usually responds to owner’s requests or commands, such as sit, stay, come

Anesthesia Policy

Starting June 1, 2022, we will require Pre-Anesthetic blood work on ALL pets over 7 years old for any procedure where anesthesia will be administered.


Please remember we are a non-emergency clinic.

If you have an emergency, please contact one of the larger veterinary clinics in the area.