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How to Stop Your Dog From Chewing: An Expert’s Take

Dogs will be in the mood to chew different types of textures at different times, for example, they may be into a soft couch material one day and onto a hard wooden chair or table leg the next. That is why it is important to always have different types of chew toys around to cover the needs of whatever different chewing mood your dog is in. Dogs learn much better when shown how to do something rather than made...

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Cat Owner’s Guide On How to Avoid the Litter Box

Almost all problems with cats avoiding their litter box can be summed up into two main causes, those two being a physical problem or a territorial, insecurity and anxiety problem.   Spot the Difference Before we begin it is important to know the difference between a cat spraying/marking and a cat urinating, a peeing cat will squat on the floor. Which is quite different than a spraying cat who will target vertical walls and the liquid runs down the wall to...

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Dog Owners: What to Expect During a Vet Examination

Off to the Vet We Go If you are new to the dog world, have not really thought about it or never asked your vet what they all do during your dogs examinations, then you may be wondering what actually happens at these visits. It’s nothing out of the ordinary only blood panels, vaccinations, full body check overs, and all other sorts of procedures as well to name a few, it is important to know what your vet is going...

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Common Behavioural Issues in Cats and How To Fix Them

It is important to start training as soon as you bring your kitten home because your cat starts learning the moment he comes through your door, so it would be best to get them started on the right track. Cats are much more independent, less social and don’t desire the same praise as dogs, but they are extremely intelligent and have the ability to learn a variety of skills and tricks. Cat Behavioural Problems  You should have plenty of toys around...

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Expert’s Guide on How to Manage Your Dog or Cat’s Sleep

Managing your pet's sleep can be a tough ask. In many ways, it is not too different from managing the sleeping patterns of an infant. The general sleep distribution and habits may differ from cats to dogs, but after years of caring for both, I feel that the fundamentals of managing a pet's sleep remain the same. We all share DNA to some extent, after all. While this article's suggestions are not exhaustive,ealth they should definitely help you develop some...

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Our Guide On How To Socialize Your Puppy the Right Way

Dogs like humans are social animals the urge to socialize is natural in both species, so just like humans some dogs may be better at socializing than other dogs. All dogs are different some will love meeting new people and being in new situations, others will hate it, and everyone else falls somewhere in the middle. Build a Bond The fastest way to build a bond with your dog is with lots of play, so play with toys, tug of war,...

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Understanding What Your Cat is Saying to You: A Quick Overview

Just because cats cannot speak does not mean they aren't vocal animals, instead they will express themselves through behavior and body language, so it is crucial to stay observant, because chances are what you think is a random event is not so random after all. Insecure cats will try to relay messages to their owners by peeing on something that belongs to them in an attempt to mix their scent with their owners, cats will often do this when...

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A Quick Guide to Dogs And Their Unique Sense of Smell

Olfactory receptors, also known as odorant receptors, are neurons in our brains that help us detect and distinguish different smells. Humans have around 6 Million of these receptors, dogs have up to 300 million of these receptors, scientists still do not know how all these extra receptors affect the dogs but are beginning to search for some answers. So next time you are out for a walk with your dog and is sniffing around give him that extra five...

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How to Teach Your Dog to Bring You Things The Right Way

As fun as it can be to see your dog bring you things like their leash or your slippers, and useful to for that matter, but it is most importantly a great chance to challenge and build communication skills between you and your dog. The only things you need to have to train this are common household items, a favorable toy and a whole lot of practice and training. Prerequisites Before you attempt to train your dog to bring you something,...

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Cat Training 101: Introduction On How To Train Your Feline

When you first get a cat and are start to train it, you start very basic by rewarding the good behavior and ignoring the bad behavior. Cats are different than dogs but you can still influence their behavior with enough training, practice and most importantly a whole lot of patience. Just like dogs’ cats do not understand why they are being punished so punishing them for unwanted behaviors is never going to train them to behave however it is...

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