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Purely Puppy is the perfect blog for puppy parents. It is written by Dr. Lisa Radosta, a board certified veterinary behaviorist in southeastern Florida, who has a great love of dogs, and a special fondness for Rottweilers.
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You Get More Flies, and Dogs, with Honey

“You can’t run these trails!” yelled an older man as I ran by him on Sunday morning. I was running the same trail that I run every Sunday morning. On this particular Sunday morning, a small bike race was taking place on the trail. Surprised by the man’s outburst, I stopped... READ MORE

Mar 27, 2013 / (2) comments

When Should You Return Your Puppy to the Breeder?

Peyton is a six month old, blond Cocker Spaniel who came to see me for growling at the children in his family. He had snapped at them, but so far had not bitten. In the exam room, he was exuberant and friendly with adults, but I could tell that the children made him uncomfortable because when they... READ MORE

Mar 20, 2013 / (2) comments

Emotion vs. Intellect in the Fearful Dog

This weekend I ran my first ½ marathon trail run. It was 14.25 miles, to be exact. My husband had coached me and I was confident about my ability to finish. I was prepared and didn’t at all feel nervous, but my body disagreed. My stomach was all a-flutter and, well, let’s just say... READ MORE

Mar 13, 2013 / (1) comments

No, Your Dog Does Not Have to Be Social

We went to see Totem, the latest Cirque Du Soleil masterpiece, the other day. We arrived a bit early, so there were empty seats around us. When the couple who was sitting next to us arrived and the gentleman sat down, he was just too close for comfort. If I sat normally in my chair, his entire arm was... READ MORE

Mar 06, 2013 / (3) comments

Why You Must, MUST Get Your Pup Microchipped!

The other day, I was chatting with one of my clients who is involved with the Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. She recounted an amazing story of Black Jack, a German Shepherd Dog who was stolen from his owner, used as bait for a fighting dog ring and then miraculously found by a person... READ MORE

Feb 20, 2013 / (11) comments

Curing Fear with Treats and Love

Last week, a reader posed the question, how can you help a puppy “that has had a traumatic experience during a fear imprint stage?” It will depend on the puppy’s genetic predispositions and how traumatic the event was from the puppy’s perspective. My impression from my clinical... READ MORE

Feb 13, 2013 / (7) comments

The "Why" of Fear Related Aggression, Part 2

Earlier today, I was sitting with the cutest, 1-year-old Maltese named Baby. Her owner had brought her to see me because she bites strangers. She was hovering under her owner’s legs with her tail tucked, and panting as if she had run a marathon even though it was perfectly cool in the exam room. The... READ MORE

Feb 06, 2013 / (13) comments

The "Why" of Fear Related Aggression

One of the most common questions I am asked in my clinic is, "Why does my dog act like this?" In all aspects of our lives we get very caught up in the "why?" If we can figure out why something happened, maybe we can figure out how to fix it. Possibly, we can make sure we do not... READ MORE

Jan 30, 2013 / (1) comments

What Happens After Socialization?

"I really like your blog, but I have one complaint." This was my friend and colleague Debbie, who generally says exactly what's on her mind. Her point was that although I talk a lot about socialization in this blog, I don't talk near enough about what happens after the socialization period. Her... READ MORE

Jan 23, 2013 / (2) comments

Socialization Again?!

"This one is really cute." That is my nurse describing the patient that she just put into the exam room for me. When I enter the room, I am greeted immediately by a friendly but cautious 9-month-old Brittney Spaniel. He is very, very cute.   READ MORE

Jan 16, 2013 / (2) comments

ABOUT PURELY PUPPY

LISA RADOSTA, DVM, DACVB

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…is a board certified veterinary behaviorist. Haven’t ever heard of one? You’re in good company, because many people don’t know they exist. After all, there are only 54 of them. After veterinary school at the University of Florida and some time in primary care practice, Dr. Radosta completed a 3-year residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She treats dogs, cats and birds with serious behavior problems, like aggression, separation anxiety, elimination outside of the litter box, and storm phobia. But please don’t ask her if dogs lie on a couch and bark at her!

She spends her off time writing textbook chapters and articles for veterinarians and clients, as well as lecturing nationally and internationally. Oh, yeah - she is also an overscheduled, stressed, tired, working mom. If you are itching to know lots more about her, go to her website at www.flvetbehavior.com, and join her weekly for your puppy fix.

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