Dog Toys
For dogs toys are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Toys should be appropriate for your dog’s size. Toys we recommend Very hard rubber toys, such as Nylabone®-type products and Kong®-type products, are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and are fun […]
Puppy Nipping
When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths, so they may also be inclined to bite or “mouth” your hand during play or when being petted. Encourage Acceptable Behavior Puppies must learn Bite Inhibition. That’s basically how hard is too hard or the difference between a play bite and a bite-bite. So as […]
Kitten Supplies
Outfitting a house for a new cat isn’t nearly as complicated as it may seem. Just a little advance thought will help make the newcomer feel at home and welcome in strange new surroundings. Every cat household needs the following: Litter box and litter. The litter box, or pan, should be shallow enough for the […]
Puppy Housetraining
Housetraining a puppy requires vigilance, patience, and plenty of commitment. By following the procedures outlined below, you can minimize house soiling incidents, but virtually every puppy will have an accident in the house, and more likely, several. Expect this—it’s part of raising a puppy. Establish a Routine Puppies do best on a regular schedule. Take […]
Kitten Rough Play
Encourage Acceptable Behavior Redirect your kitten’s aggressive behavior onto acceptable objects like toys. Drag a toy along the floor to encourage your kitten to pounce on it, or throw a toy away from your kitten to give her even more exercise chasing the toy down. You can also try toys that your kitten can wrestle […]
Puppy Feeding
Puppies should be fed a high-quality puppy food. Please limit “people food,” however, because it may cause upset stomach, very picky eating habits and/or obesity. More than a third of pet dogs are obese, and almost another third are heading that way. Obesity carries with it a number of serious health problems. Overweight dogs are […]