Glossary F

Glossary F

Fair Housing Act (FHA)

A law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities who have service animals.

  • Traveling with a Blind Dog (Stress-Free Journeys)
  • Familiarity

    The degree to which your dog is accustomed to a particular situation or environment.

  • Blind Dog Adoption: What to Know (Preparation Tips)
  • Boosting Confidence in Your Blind Dog (Positive Reinforcement)
  • Familiarity with plush toys from puppyhood

    Encouraging dogs to form positive associations with plush toys from a young age.

  • Safe Toys for Blind Dogs (Health Focus)
  • Familiarity with surroundings

    Your dog’s level of comfort and familiarity with their environment.

  • Common Misconceptions About Blind Dogs (Debunking Myths)
  • Familiarization exercises

    Activities designed to help your dog become comfortable with new experiences and environments.

  • Blind Dog Adoption: What to Know (Preparation Tips)
  • Boosting Confidence in Your Blind Dog (Positive Reinforcement)
  • Creating a Safe Environment (Blind Dog Care)
  • Familiarization exercises practice

    Training exercises to help your dog become familiar with new people, places, and things.

  • Helping Your Blind Dog Navigate (Confidence Building)
  • Familiarization techniques

    Techniques used to help dogs become familiar with new people, places, or objects.

  • Boosting Confidence in Your Blind Dog (Positive Reinforcement)
  • Familiarization techniques for new environments

    Strategies to help a dog become comfortable in new environments, such as positive reinforcement and gradual exposure.

  • Helping Your Blind Dog Navigate (Confidence Building)
  • Familiarization with scents

    The process of introducing a dog to new scents and helping them become familiar with different smells.

  • Helping Your Blind Dog Navigate (Confidence Building)
  • Familiarization with surroundings

    The process of introducing a dog to new environments and helping them become comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.

  • Helping Your Blind Dog Navigate (Confidence Building)
  • Familiar sounds from the environment as landmarks or cues

    Sounds in your dog’s environment that they recognize and use as cues or landmarks.

  • Communicating with Your Blind Dog (Understanding Signals)
  • Familiar surroundings

    Places or environments that your dog is used to and feels comfortable in.

  • Nighttime Care for Blind Dogs (Peaceful Sleep)
  • Family setting

    The environment and lifestyle of a family that can affect a dog’s behavior and well-being.

  • Blind Dogs and Children: Navigating Interactions (Family Integration)
  • Family supervision responsibility

    The responsibility of a family to supervise and ensure the safety of a dog in their care.

  • Blind Dogs and Children: Navigating Interactions (Family Integration)
  • Fat intake

    The amount of fat a dog consumes in their diet, which should be balanced with other nutrients.

  • Feeding Strategies for Blind Dogs (Nutrition Tips)
  • Fats

    A type of nutrient that provides energy and helps with the absorption of vitamins in a dog’s diet.

  • Nighttime Care for Blind Dogs (Peaceful Sleep)
  • Fear

    An emotional response to a perceived threat or danger that can cause a dog to become anxious or aggressive.

  • Addressing Anxiety in Blind Dogs (Comforting Techniques)
  • Fearful dogs

    Dogs that are easily frightened and require special care and attention.

  • Using Toys to Reduce Anxiety in Blind Dogs (Comforting Approach)
  • Fearfulness

    A dog’s tendency to be afraid or anxious in certain situations or around certain people or animals.

  • Blind Dog Behavior Understanding (Psychological Insights)
  • Boosting Confidence in Your Blind Dog (Positive Reinforcement)
  • Common Misconceptions About Blind Dogs (Debunking Myths)
  • Grooming Tips for Blind Dogs (Comfort Matters)
  • Fecal testing

    Laboratory analysis of a dog’s feces to detect parasites, bacteria, or other health issues.

  • Creating a Safe Environment (Blind Dog Care)
  • Feedback

    Information provided to a dog to reinforce positive behavior or correct negative behavior.

  • Blind Dogs: Overcoming House Training Challenges (Success Strategies)
  • Feeding experience

    The way a dog is fed, including the type of food, feeding schedule, and feeding method.

  • Feeding Strategies for Blind Dogs (Nutrition Tips)
  • Fenced area

    A designated area that is enclosed by a fence to keep a dog within a specific area.

  • Blind Dogs: Overcoming House Training Challenges (Success Strategies)
  • Fenced-in areas

    Enclosed spaces designed to keep a dog within a specific area and prevent them from wandering off.

  • Creating a Safe Environment (Blind Dog Care)
  • Fetch and retrieve items

    Toys or objects used for playing fetch and retrieving games with dogs.

  • Stimulating Toys: Enhancing a Blind Dog’s Life (Activity Guide)
  • Fetch games

    A game of retrieving a ball or toy thrown by the owner.

  • Playtime Tips for Blind Dogs (Fun Activities)
  • Fetch games with scented balls or toys

    A game of fetch using a ball or toy with a scent added to it to stimulate a dog’s sense of smell.

  • Playtime Tips for Blind Dogs (Fun Activities)
  • Fetch with a bell or scent marker

    Using a bell or scent marker to help dogs locate and retrieve objects during fetch games.

  • Stimulating Toys: Enhancing a Blind Dog’s Life (Activity Guide)
  • Fetch with bells

    A game of fetch using a ball or toy with a bell attached to it.

  • Playtime Tips for Blind Dogs (Fun Activities)
  • Fiber

    A type of carbohydrate that aids in digestion and promotes bowel regularity in dogs.

  • Nighttime Care for Blind Dogs (Peaceful Sleep)
  • Financial considerations

    The cost of owning and caring for a dog, including food, medical expenses, and supplies.

  • Blind Dog Behavior Understanding (Psychological Insights)
  • First aid for dogs

    The initial care given to a dog in an emergency situation before professional medical help is available.

  • Preventing Injuries in Blind Dogs (Household Safety)
  • First aid kit

    A kit containing essential items for treating minor injuries or illnesses in dogs.

  • Blind Dogs and Swimming: Safe Practices (Water Fun)
  • First aid training

    Education on how to provide immediate medical care to a dog in an emergency situation.

  • Preventing Injuries in Blind Dogs (Household Safety)
  • Flavorful Kongs

    Rubber toys filled with flavored treats to keep dogs entertained and mentally stimulated.

  • Interactive Toys for Blind Dogs (Engagement Tips)
  • Fleece fabric

    Soft and warm fabric often used in dog blankets and jackets.

  • Tactile Toys for Blind Dogs (Touch Sensations)
  • Flexibility training

    Exercises to improve a dog’s range of motion and prevent injury.

  • Mobility Training for Blind Dogs (Safety First)
  • Flower petals

    Natural scents and textures used for sensory enrichment and stimulation.

  • Homemade Toys for Blind Dogs (DIY Ideas)
  • Foam materials such as polyethylene foam, EVA foam, and memory foam

    Materials used in dog beds and toys that provide cushioning and support, such as polyethylene foam, EVA foam, and memory foam.

  • Tactile Toys for Blind Dogs (Touch Sensations)
  • Follow-up appointments

    Scheduled visits with a veterinarian to monitor a dog’s health and progress after treatment or surgery.

  • Blind Dog Adoption: What to Know (Preparation Tips)
  • Blind Dogs and Other Pets: Cohabitation (Harmony Tips)
  • Follow-up care

    Ongoing care and monitoring after a dog has received medical treatment or surgery.

  • Dealing with Vision Loss: Dog Owner Guide (Emotional Support)
  • Food allergies or sensitivities

    An adverse reaction to certain foods that can cause symptoms such as itching, vomiting, or diarrhea.

  • Nighttime Care for Blind Dogs (Peaceful Sleep)
  • Food digestion

    The process of breaking down food in the digestive system to extract nutrients and eliminate waste.

  • Feeding Strategies for Blind Dogs (Nutrition Tips)
  • Food extracts

    Natural extracts used to enhance the flavor of dog food or treats.

  • Homemade Toys for Blind Dogs (DIY Ideas)
  • Food motivation

    Using food as a reward or incentive for desired behavior.

  • Stimulating Toys: Enhancing a Blind Dog’s Life (Activity Guide)
  • , Food puzzles

    Toys that require dogs to work for their food, providing mental stimulation and slowing down eating.

  • Sensory Stimulation for Blind Dogs (Essential Toys)
  • Food recognition

    A dog’s ability to recognize and differentiate between different types of food.

  • Feeding Strategies for Blind Dogs (Nutrition Tips)
  • Foster care programs

    Programs that provide temporary homes for dogs in need of adoption or rehabilitation.

  • Blind Dog Adoption: What to Know (Preparation Tips)
  • Fragile Construction Breakage

    The potential for a dog product to break or shatter easily, leading to injury or ingestion of small parts.

  • Sensory Toy Selection: What to Avoid (Blind Dog Safety)
  • Fragrance exploration toys

    Toys that stimulate a dog’s sense of smell and encourage them to explore different scents.

  • Smell-Based Toys for Blind Dogs (Exploring Scents)
  • Fragrant bath salts

    Bath salts with added fragrances to soothe and relax dogs during bath time.

  • Homemade Toys for Blind Dogs (DIY Ideas)
  • Fragrant teas or coffee beans

    Natural scents used to calm or stimulate dogs.

  • Homemade Toys for Blind Dogs (DIY Ideas)
  • Fresh air intake

    The amount of fresh air a dog is exposed to, which can affect their overall health and well-being.

  • Exercise Routines for Blind Dogs (Active Lifestyle)
  • Friendship

    The bond and relationship between a dog and their owner.

  • Socializing Your Blind Dog (Friendship Building)
  • Furniture arrangement

    The arrangement of furniture in a home to ensure the safety and comfort of dogs.

  • Blind Dog Adoption: What to Know (Preparation Tips)
  • Creating a Safe Environment (Blind Dog Care)
  • Furniture placement

    The arrangement of furniture in a home to ensure the safety and comfort of dogs.

  • Helping Your Blind Dog Navigate (Confidence Building)