Teaching Your Dog Not to Fear the Vet

Teaching Your Dog Not to Fear the Vet

1.Teach your dog a “touch” cue so it won’t fear an approaching hand. Stand near your dog and present your open hand to it. Wait for it to investigate your hand; when it sniffs or touches its nose to your hand, offer a pea-sized treat and say, “Yes! Good dog!” Place...
5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy

5 Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy

1. Provide your dog with healthy food. Get recommendations from your vet or breeder as to which foods work best for your dog’s breed. The type and amount will vary according to your pet’s age, weight, and activity level, so be sure to consult the packaging for the...
5 Eating Disorders That Affect Cats

5 Eating Disorders That Affect Cats

1. Overeating Some cats will eat as much food as you give them. To a certain extent, this is normal behaviour. Cats are opportunistic eaters in the wild, so many will consume whatever food takes the least effort to get. 2. Eating Too Quickly Eating food too quickly...
How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner

How to Be a Responsible Dog Owner

Create a space suited to your dog Dogs need appropriate shelter. At minimum, that means space to move around, climate control, and clean bedding. Make your home safe “Dog-proof” your house before your pet arrives. That means moving anything that’s valuable and/or...
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