Digging
Digging is a completely normal K9 behavior. Yet the reasons behind the activity are varied. Your dog may dig to seek entertainment, comfort, escape or prey. The most effective approach to the problem is to address the cause of the digging. Here’s advice on how to figure out why your dog digs—and how to stop […]
Crate Training
If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use the crate to limit his access to the house until he learns all the house rules—like what he can and can’t chew on and where he can and can’t eliminate. A crate is also a safe way of transporting your dog in the car […]
Destructive Chewing
Chewing can be directed onto appropriate items so your dog isn’t destroying items you value or jeopardizing his own safety. Until he’s learned what he can and can’t chew, however, it’s your responsibility to manage the situation as much as possible, so he doesn’t have the opportunity to chew on unacceptable objects. Chewing is normal […]
Barking Issues
Learn Why Your Dog Barks It’s perfectly normal and reasonable for dogs to bark from time to time, but continual barking for long periods of time is a symptom of a problem, such as separation anxiety, that needs addressing. Social Isolation, Frustration, or Attention-Seeking Your dog may be barking out of boredom and loneliness if: […]
Cat Aggression
Cat owners sometimes have difficulty understanding why their cats seem friendly and content one minute and may suddenly bite and scratch them the next. Aggressive behaviors are part of normal behavioral patterns of almost any animal species. Types of Aggression Play Aggression Play-motivated aggressive behaviors are commonly observed in young, active cats less than two […]
Your Pet and Your New Baby
Can I Keep My Cat? If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably heard of toxoplasmosis because it can cause serious birth defects. However, toxoplasmosis is a rare disease in the United States and is one that can easily be avoided. While the disease-causing parasite can be found in the feces of cats who ingest raw meat, birds, […]
