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Crate Training
Mar 11 2013
Imagine going to stay with a new family. You’re in a strange place, and nobody speaks your language. Think about what would go through your mind: Where’s the bathroom? Where do I sleep? Will I have my own room? Every …
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Clicker Training Can Help Your Pet
Mar 11 2013
Have you ever watched a wild animal show at theme or marine life parks and found it fascinating? Watching eager dolphins leap through hoops; happy parrots chortle away show tunes; and menacing lions, tigers, and bears play so gently with …
Posted in behavior, cat, clicker training, dog, website info
Dominance vs. Leadership in Dog Training
Mar 11 2013
Given the popularity of the Dog Whisperer, many dog lovers have many questions about the concept of “dominance”. Most of us who have championed positive methods of dog training are up in arms about Cesar Milan’s fame and continued use …
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Letters to Litterbox Lenny
Mar 11 2013
Lenny, a wise feline who aspires to be like Dr. Phil, specializes in providing support and advice to cats who need guidance regarding sensitive litterbox issues. Below, you’ll find letters from felines in need of a little straight talk about …
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Cats and Agility Training
Mar 11 2013
They said the earth was flat.They said man would never walk on the moon.They said you cannot train a cat. They were wrong! A new form of competition is attesting to cats’ great ability to learn. Cat agility is popping …
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Adopting Two Cats Is Twice As Nice
Mar 11 2013
When you adopt two cats, you soon find that you can’t imagine life without them. There are many benefits to keeping two cats. • Having a constant playmate to chase and wrestle with helps keep cats lively, well-exercised and healthy. …
Thinking of Declawing? Why Cats Have Claws … and How to Live With Them
Mar 11 2013
Have you considered declawing your cat as an easy way to protect your furniture? Before taking this irreversible step, you should understand how declawing works and what it means for both you and your cat. Scratching is a healthy and …
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The Ins and Outs (and Overs and Unders!) of Cat Play: Why Cats Need Play Therapy
Mar 11 2013
Cats need to play! As newborns, kittens play with littermates to test their skills and learn social behavior. When they’re around three months old, cats begin to play with objects. Kittens will play with just about anything they can kick, …
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Pet Owners in Crisis
Mar 08 2013
It’s a scenario that happens far more often than anyone would like. For whatever reason—personal, lifestyle-related, or something else, pets are surrendered to Animal Friends every day. The reasons for surrendering a pet vary. According to the American Society for …
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What’s That Mean?
Mar 06 2013
Deciphering the Adoption Application “What’s that mean?” It’s probably the most commonly asked question we hear when working with a potential adopter—aside from, of course “Do you have any puppies?” Let’s face it—some of the terminology that may be commonplace …
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