Category: Training & Behavior
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Why Do Dogs Bite: Understanding the Behavior
Not all dogs bite. In fact, most dogs only ever nip someone’s direction as a warning sign, rather than doing so with the intention to hurt them. However, when a dog does snap, rarely is this action unprovoked. Learn why good dogs become biters, what incites this aggressive behavior, and how to avoid it at…
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Feline Body Language: Cat Tail Posture Meaning
Cats are elusive creatures whose actions and motivations ever remain somewhat of a mystery to their pet owners. However despite their seeming inscrutability, cats offer us dozens of various vocal communications, and they also indicate their feelings and actions primarily through the postures of their tails. Gain further insights into what is going on in…
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Canine Body Language: Dog Tail Posture Meaning
A dog’s tail provides more than just balance, it is an indicator of their emotional status as well as a signal as to what they may do next. Whether you are meeting a new pup for the first time, taking your dog on the routine daily walk, or introducing him to other creatures, it is…
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Unusual Dog Behavior
They may be man’s best friend, but like all relationships, sometimes one individual resorts to behaviors that seem confusing or even bizarre to the other person. This is often the case with our puppy pals. From licking dirt and chewing sticks, to booty-scooting across the floor, or ripping up the couch cushions, we may never…
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Why Pets Get Stressed
We often think of cats and dogs as the carefree, happy-go-lucky companions that provide joy and welcome comic relief to our lives, often reducing our stress. We seldom consider that domestic pets can struggle with their fair share of pressure, tension and anxiety. Animals are programed to protect themselves and survive in a world of…
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8 Signs of Stress in Cats & Dogs
Like people, animals go through various amounts of stress in their lives, based on the circumstances around them. When dogs and cats experience a substantial change, be it in location (such as moving house) or in community (like gaining another pet in the home) or a painful physical ailment, their bodies suffer from stress for…
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Tips on Clicker Training Dogs
While using a clicker to train dogs has proven successful by many, some pet parents have not enjoyed a positive experience. It is easy to hit road blocks when using training devices, particularly if it is your first time using the tool. Review some of our tips below to see if there is a way…
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Pica: Why Cats Eat Weird Things
As many cat-owners can attest, certain household objects seem to be oddly enticing to cats. Though their food bowls may be full and there is no shortage of treats, some felines are still inclined to bite, chew and even ingest unusual items. Why do cats eat strange things? Veterinarians and behaviorist call this inclination “pica.”…
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Types of Dog Aggression
When someone describes a dog as being “aggressive,” we just assume that such behavior is part of the breed tendency or the dog’s personality. Seldom do we consider categorizing what kind of aggression he might be inclined to. Though canines are certainly less complex than humans when it comes to emotion and psychological motivations, there…
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Pet Training Terminology
Pet training can sound like a foreign language at times. Instead of trying to decipher the meanings of terms and understand what the dog trainer might mean, here is a quick run-down of the relevant phrases often used by dog trainers or in instructional training guides. Temperament: This refers to the deeply innate tendencies that…