Urine Marking Behavior
Dogs and cats are territorial animals. They “stake a claim” to a particular space, area, or object. They let other people and animals know about their claim by marking it using a variety of methods at different levels of intensity. For example, a cat may mark a valued object by rubbing her head against it. […]
Learning “Sit”
The “Sit” Exercise All well-mannered dogs should know that sitting is the best way to encourage people to say hello! Step 1: Teach your dog to sit on command. Stand up, show the dog a treat in your hand, say “Sit!” and lift the treat up and back over the dog’s nose (aim for about […]
Trimming a Cat’s Claws
Stay On the Cutting Edge There are plenty of tools available to trim a cat’s claws; use whichever one works best for you and the animal. Some people prefer a special pair of scissors modified to hold a cat’s claw in place; others prefer human nail clippers, and still others choose plier-like clippers or those […]
Leash Manners
There are various methods for teaching a dog to walk without pulling. There are certain rules that ought to be followed no matter which approach you opt for: Until your dog learns to walk without pulling, all walks are training sessions. Keep training sessions frequent, short, and fun for the dog. You’ll be more successful […]
Cat Toys: How to Use Them
“Safe” Toys Be Cautious Things that are usually the most attractive to cats are often the very things that are the most dangerous. Cat-proof your home. TOYS WE RECOMMEND Active Toys Balls, with or without bells inside. Paper bags Sisal-wrapped toys Empty cardboard rolls from toilet paper and paper towels Catnip Plain catnip Catnip sprays […]
Introducing Your New Dog
Many dogs live peacefully with other animals, large or small. Not all dogs, however, are suited for a multi-species household. Introducing a dog to a small animal is potentially risky and needs to be planned carefully. You can be more confident that a dog will accept other animals in the home if the dog has […]
