Category: Training & Behavior
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Why Cats Ignore Us
Have you ever wondered if your cat does things just to spite you? You know he hears your voice, yet sometimes the infuriating feline doesn’t pay you any regard. Many a cat owner has felt that all their efforts to show affection, or devote hours of playing with their cat, often goes unnoticed or doesn’t…
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Unusual Tricks for Dogs: Fun Tricks
The companion post to this article consisted of dog tricks that are either convenient or practical for a canine to acquire. But why not learn some fun tricks too? Though there may be no other purpose than just humor or entertainment, silly tricks can be a great way to challenge your dog and give him…
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Unusual Tricks for Dogs: Practical Tricks
“Sit” and “stay” are not very impressive skills since most people generally expect dogs to obey these basic commands. Responsible pet owners who want to have a well-mannered pet both in public and at home, will dedicate a fair amount of time to obedience training. However once the dog has completed all realms of the basic…
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Stop the Begging!
We’ve all seen “the look.” That brown-eyed, sympathetic face that says “But I’ve been a good boy all day, and bacon is my favorite…. Pretty please?” There is nothing more difficult for a loving pet parent, than denying the dog you adore (or cat, for that matter) a morsel of food when he whimpers or…
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Myths about dogs
The list of myths about dogs far exceeds the topics covered below. From ancient tribal superstitions, to wives’ tales from the farmlands, we humans have carried beliefs about dogs that have transcended the centuries. Look through the below list to set the record straight: A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth: For many…
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Myths about cats
Cats are mysterious creatures whose ways humans have yet to fully understand. Over the years, we have developed ideas and opinions about why cats behave the way they do, what they need, and what they are able to accomplish. Whether based on fact or fable, look through the list below and discover which myths are…
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Proof Training: Getting Silly for Your Dog
Admit it. You mumble useless gibberish to your dog whenever he does something right, or as you greet him at the end of a day. Things like, “Who’s a widdle biddle baby dog?” “Good boy, das a good good boy Rufus Dufus.” Whether it is the words we say (or the voice we say them…
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Shock Collars: Pros and Cons
Because training is a long process of learning the right techniques to correct, motivate and reward pets, many of the tactics for training have been called into question over the years. Certain products create serious controversies as to whether or not the use of them is ethical for dog owners. Among such products is…
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Chatty Cats: What the Noises Mean
Cat owners would agree that not all sounds are created equal. A kitty’s cheerful chirp communicates something completely different than a wailing “meow.” Similar to birds, cats are some of the most vocally advanced domestic pets, employing a wide variety of sounds to communicate how they feel, and indicating how they are likely to behave.…
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Training Your Puppy to Accept Handling
If you have ever been to a vet and seen an adult struggling to restrain a big dog, you know it is not a pleasant experience for either party. The dog is usually terrified and confused, and the handler is wasting time, energy and sweat simply trying to do his job. Unless the dog was…