Category: Training & Behavior
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Weaning Kittens and Puppies
After a cat or dog gives birth, their litter survives solely by relying on nourishment from their mother’s milk. Kittens and puppies nurse for several weeks as their bodies get stronger, immune systems develop and they begin to engage with their siblings, their environment, and their new senses of sight, hearing, etc. However, after a…
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Maternal Instincts and Pets
All animals have natural maternal instincts that provides them wisdom about how to care for their young. A previously independent cat or rambunctious dog suddenly becomes an expert on how to feed and care for their littler the moment they become parents. What kinds of behaviors can pet-owners expect to see from their pets when…
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Summertime Bucket List for Pet Owners
The weather may still be cool and crispy, depending on where you live, but summertime is just around the corner. While some people might be planning their upcoming vacations abroad, others are brainstorming about fun short-term holidays, or daily outings and small road trips to take with their friends. But how many people make a…
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Dogs Who Have a Problem With Staring
Puppy eyes are endearing, until they just won’t go away. Most canine companions seem to have a fascination with staring that can be nearly impossible to deter! Sometimes while you are working, your dog won’t take his eyes off you, or your pup will just sit perched on your lap, trying to engage in a…
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Why Cats Love to Scratch
If there is one behavior that consistently exists in cats, it is the love of scratching. Whether they are brand new kittens testing out their strength, adult cats staying fit and agile, or senior cats stretching sore backs after hours of napping, all felines love to scratch. This is not an arbitrary habit, but one…
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Protecting Your Pet From Your Child
The internet is strewn with articles about how to protect children from canine bites, or cat scratch attacks, but seldom are articles written about the threats children can pose to cats and dogs. This is for the simple reason that most of the damage children do to pets is minor, infrequent and usually unintentional. Children…
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How Dogs Teach Kids To Share
“Sharing is caring” has an almost nauseatingly familiar ring to it. Children are told from an early age all about their responsibility to share, and think about another person’s needs. It is one thing to be told to do something, and quite another to have someone bring those qualities out in a natural way. Scientific…
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Indoor Exercises for Dogs
Dogs love to play outside, but what do you do when that is not an option? Perhaps the weather has been particularly bad, or the backyard is being re-landscaped, forcing the fun to stay inside. The good news is, as long as you have a decently spacious room to romp around in, there should be…
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Cats That Love to Scratch and Climb
There is no doubt, cats are enthusiastic climbers and scratchers. Whether it is their carpeted furniture, the side of the couch, your curtains, or that imported rug from India; these animals are all about using their paws and claws. There are many reasons why cats enjoy and need to scratch; here are some visual aids…
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Why Dogs Love Playing Fetch
As long has dogs have been domesticated pets, it is clear that one game seems to be the favorite of them all: fetch. There is something busy, exciting, and rewarding about tracking down a stick, and bringing it to the person you are trying to impress, or catching a ball that has disappeared into the…