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Clicker Training Your Cat
Cats have naturally independent natures, and many pet owners believe that other than basic litter box training or getting them to respond to the sound of a can opener, it isn’t possible to train a cat. It is easier than many people realize to clicker train your cat, however, and the training can create a stronger bond and deeper relationship between you and your feline friend. Benefits of Clicker Training Using a clicker to train your cat gives the animal a consistent signal to respond to, allowing all family members to use the clicker with ease. This can reinforce the...
Reasons Your Dog Licks Excessively – And What to Do About It
Licking is one way a dog senses its world, and occasional licking is perfectly normal behavior and nothing to be concerned about. When your dog licks excessively, however, it can be an indication of underlying problems, or the licking itself could cause problems and injuries. Understanding why your dog licks can hep you identify any potential difficulties and redirect your dog’s behavior. How Much Licking Is Too Much? Licking is normal behavior for a dog to groom itself, express affection, and taste objects, and some casual licking can be comforting and soothing to the animal. Too much licking, however, is...
Entertaining Pets While Social Distancing
When social distancing is necessary, we have many options to entertain ourselves – books, videos, working from home, cleaning, gardening, board games, texting, online games, crafts, podcasts, and much more – but what about pets? Severe disruptions to our daily routines can be just as stressful to pets as they are to humans, but there are many ways to entertain your pets while social distancing and keep everyone safe. What Social Distancing Means to Pets For many pets that normally stay at home, social distancing won’t dramatically impact their lives or activities. For pets with more robust schedules of training...
Follow These Steps If Your Pet Has an Anxiety Problem
Most pet owners are convinced that their furry family members have feelings, too. Fans of the animal-free lifestyle often express their skepticism, but proof of animals' emotions is well-documented. It's evident that...
Fun, Cognitive Training Games for Dogs
Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as they need physical exercise, and cognitive training games can be a fun way to sharpen your dog’s intelligence. There are many different ways to exercise your dog’s mental muscles, and by providing that exercise, you will help your dog have a happier, more fulfilling life. How Cognitive Training Helps Your Dog Cognitive training is brain training, solving puzzles and figuring out solutions to sharpen mental acuity. This helps dogs focus their energy into constructive activities, rather than a bored pet acting out such as causing damage, barking uncontrollably, or otherwise becoming destructive...