Category:Behavior & Training

Housebreaking is often one of the most difficult parts of raising a puppy. Puppies don’t understand why they should go outside rather than peeing on your floor, your expensive rugs, or your leather furniture. To stop these accidents, you’ll have to recognize the signs that your puppy has to pee, and get him away from …
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Puppies are adorable, but before you bring one home, make sure that you know what you’re in for. Even if you like the idea of having a puppy, you may not be prepared for everything that entails. Now might not be the best time for you to get a puppy. Here’s how to know if …
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Keeping your dog safe during nighttime walks requires a little preparation on your part.  You should use a short leash that will not allow your dog to scamper out into the street where he might get hit by a car or truck.  A short leash while walking your dog is always safer than a long …
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It may seem perfectly natural for an active dog to dash for the water bowl and engulf its contents in a thirst quenching frenzy after a hard day of play. Nevertheless, drinking too fast is not good for a dog’s health. Not only does the dog leave a slobbery mess around its bowl, it also …
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It is important to be able to keep you dog calm and happy; dogs in general have high energy levels that may seem abnormal to humans. We have learned that when raising a dog, whether it’s a pet, show dog, or a guard dog, we need to be able to subdue the dog with a …
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There wouldn’t be a reason for the expression, “fighting like cats and dogs” unless cats and dogs really did fight. After all, aren’t they natural enemies? But we pet lovers often like both species and want to adopt both into our homes. You’ve seen videos on television of cute little kittens riding on the back …
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Dealing with pet stains can be a very tricky problem, as they are notoriously difficult to remove. Pet stains on leather are among the most difficult of all. It must be treated as quickly as possible; another important aspect is preventing your pets from staining the leather in the first place. Here’s how to keep …
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No matter your dog’s age or how well trained he is, there is always a chance that he may pick up the bad habit of peeing on furniture. Though this most commonly occurs when a dog wishes to mark his territory, there are wide-ranging reasons for this behavior. Here’s how to keep male dogs from …
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Homeowners who enjoy having a well manicured lawn are often at odds with owners of neighborhood dogs who wander unto their property. Often, these dogs use the lawn as their personal toilet much to the dismay and irritation of the property owner. Some even dig up the flower beds with abandon! There’s a solution to …
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Cats and dogs both make great pets, but they can certainly be a handful, especially if you’re having trouble training them. Cats and dogs have a tendency to climb on furniture, especially your couches. This is one of the most difficult tasks to tackle whether you own dogs, cats, or both. However, it is possible …
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