The Hazards of Keeping Pets Outdoors
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Should your pet live inside the home with you or outside? This is a question that many people face when deciding whether or not to get or keep a pet. Below is information to help with that choice, and options to make life a little easier and more enriched for […]
Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson The fifth of July is the busiest day of the year for Animal Shelters. Why? Because the night before, pets all over town flee their homes in fear running from fireworks. How do you prevent this from happening to your pet? First thing’s first. Make sure your pet has ID […]
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 […]
