Cats are Nocturnal It is normal for them to be active at night. If you find this annoying, rather than punish your cat for following her natural activity schedule, train her to shift her active phase to earlier in the evening/later in the morning. You might find it...
People use words to write a blog, leaving a detailed message for the receiver to consider at another time. Similarly, cats leave pheromone messages in the environment for other cats to “read”. Pheromones are a type of chemical communication that all cats use to...
The loud booms, pops, and fizzes associated with fireworks can make pets feel uneasy. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to help calm your pet’s nerves. 1 – Set up a safe zone Ideally, this safe zone would be in an interior room or lowest level of...
Walking and jogging are two of the best hobbies you and your dog can share. Aside from costing next to nothing (all you need is a leash, walking shoes, and a place to wander), there are three amazing benefits of walking and jogging with your dog. Benefit 1: Health...
This method of housetraining is focused on preventing “accidents” instead of waiting for the accidents to happen. The goal is to make it easy for the puppy to do the right thing in the first place. Training in this way is faster and more effective than punishing the...
The whole family is so excited. You have just come home from the Winnebago County Animal Services with the cutest puppy or most beautiful dog in the world. You want this dog to be Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Benji, all rolled into one great dog. How do you get there from...