Pet Training

Dogs that chase cars are at an increased risk for experiencing serious injuries either from running too fast or if they are hit by a car. If your dog is chasing cars, it is important to stop this behavior immediately.

You’ve just brought your new little kitty home, and these first few weeks are very important when it comes to training. Kittens are a lot like small children; they play with out of control abandonment, and they like to test and explore everything around them. To help your kitty learn appropriate behavior around the house, here are some useful training tips for the first few weeks with your new kitty.

Cats can engage in a number of behaviors that are not always appropriate in a home environment. While some of these behaviors may be the result of disobedience, other unwanted behaviors can occur as a result of medical issues.

While cats are small, dominant behavior in cats can cause big problems. Dominant cats can become threatening to other pets in the household, and they can also begin to test their dominant behavior on people in the household. If dominant behavior is not discouraged, dominant cats can begin to cause bite and scratch wounds on other pets and people;

Eating one’s own stool, a behavior also known as coprophagia, is common in dogs but very rare in cats. Dogs are notorious for eating things that humans find extremely distasteful, stool included. However cats do not normally eat their own stool, and when they do this type of behavior could be a sign of an underlying mental problem.

Cats have lightening quick reflexes, and their senses are extremely developed. As a result, cats can be sensitive to loud our unexpected noises. Reactions to noises are perfectly natural in cats, but some cats have an excessive fear of noises. These cats may have troubles adjusting to their surroundings, and their quality of life may be affected.

If you have a cat that plays rough, chances are that your cat is getting some type of reward for this type of behavior. This reward can be in the form of attention from you, interaction with other members in the household, attention from other pets, and even dominance over pets.

Teaching your dog to come is often considered to be one of the most difficult commands to teach, but it is also one of the most beneficial. Learning this command can help strengthen the bond between you and your dog and may even save your dog’s life one day.

If used properly, a crate can be a place for your puppy to feel safe and relaxed; a crate can also be used to provide a comfortable sleeping and traveling space for your puppy. In order for a crate to work in the right way, you will need to properly crate train your new puppy as soon as possible.

Teaching your dog to crawl can be a quick and easy trick to teach as long as your dog already knows the ‘lay down’ command. Crawling is a progressive lesson, and it is a fun trick to teach your dog. Always remember to use positive reinforcement, and turn the lessons into a fun game for your dog.