Dominance and submission, as it pertains to dog training, is a concept that dates back to the 40’s and seems to have really taken off in popular culture during the heyday of certain popular dog training shows on TV. Somehow, this dominance and submission paradigm still holds sway over the minds of many people who …
What is Enrichment? The concept of enrichment first arose as a method to help make the lives of captive animals more like what they would normally experience in nature. So, for example, animals that would normally forage for their food would have their meals hidden around their enclosures in areas that would be similar to …
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Since the weather is warming up and more pets are spending extra time outside—and since I just recently found a lost dog roaming my neighborhood streets—I figured that it might be good to discuss what to do if you lose a pet. A lot of this will be about preparation. Of course, nobody plans on …
Cats can be picky about their bathroom options—and rightfully so! Unsatisfactory litter box conditions can lead to problematic behaviors; following these cat litter box basics when setting up your cats’ bathroom areas that can help you avoid litter box problems. But first, if your cat (or any other pet, really) has had a sudden change …
Summer can be a great time to get out and about with your beloved animals. However, it can also be a dangerous time for pets due to the extreme temperatures. Here are a few summer safety tips to help you and your animals enjoy the summertime while also staying safe. Plan Your Walks Accordingly The …
There are many things that can lead to behavioral problems in cats—stress, anxiety, boredom, etc. But there are a few behavioral changes that may suggest that something is happening to your cat internally, and these should be taken very seriously. You should always have good baseline measurements of your cat’s day-to-day behaviors so that you’ll …
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