A well-behaved companion canine is a joy. But left
untrained, your dog can cause nothing but trouble.
Teaching your dog the basics—"Sit," "Stay," "Come,"
"Down," "Heel," "Off" and "Leave it"—will improve your
relationship with both your dog and your neighbors. If
you have a puppy, start teaching him his manners as
soon as possible! Use little bits of food as a lure and
reward. Puppies can be enrolled in obedience courses
when they have been adequately vaccinated. Contact
your local humane society or SPCA for training class
recommendations.
You should always keep your puppy or dog on a leash
in public. Just be sure your pet will come to you at all
times whenever you say the word. A dog who is
disobedient or aggressive is not ready to play with others
untrained, your dog can cause nothing but trouble.
Teaching your dog the basics—"Sit," "Stay," "Come,"
"Down," "Heel," "Off" and "Leave it"—will improve your
relationship with both your dog and your neighbors. If
you have a puppy, start teaching him his manners as
soon as possible! Use little bits of food as a lure and
reward. Puppies can be enrolled in obedience courses
when they have been adequately vaccinated. Contact
your local humane society or SPCA for training class
recommendations.
You should always keep your puppy or dog on a leash
in public. Just be sure your pet will come to you at all
times whenever you say the word. A dog who is
disobedient or aggressive is not ready to play with others
| Dog Training |
| Cat Behavior |
| Pet Training |
Cats delight in stalking imaginary prey. The best
toys are those that can be made to jump and
dance around and look alive. Your cat can safely
act out her role as a predator by pouncing on toys
instead of people's ankles. Please don't use your
hands or fingers as play objects with kittens. This
type of rough play may cause biting and
scratching behaviors to develop as your kitten
matures.
Scratching
Cats need to scratch! When a cat scratches, the
old outer nail sheath is pulled off and the sharp,
smooth claws underneath are exposed. Cutting
your cat’s nails every two to three weeks will keep
them relatively blunt and less likely to harm the
arms of both humans and furniture. Provide your
cat with a sturdy scratching post, at least three
feet high, which will allow her to stretch completely
when scratching. The post should also be stable
enough that it won't wobble during use, and
should be covered with rough material such as
sisal, burlap or tree bark. Many cats also like
scratching pads. A sprinkle of catnip once or twice
a month will keep your cat interested in her post
or pad.
toys are those that can be made to jump and
dance around and look alive. Your cat can safely
act out her role as a predator by pouncing on toys
instead of people's ankles. Please don't use your
hands or fingers as play objects with kittens. This
type of rough play may cause biting and
scratching behaviors to develop as your kitten
matures.
Scratching
Cats need to scratch! When a cat scratches, the
old outer nail sheath is pulled off and the sharp,
smooth claws underneath are exposed. Cutting
your cat’s nails every two to three weeks will keep
them relatively blunt and less likely to harm the
arms of both humans and furniture. Provide your
cat with a sturdy scratching post, at least three
feet high, which will allow her to stretch completely
when scratching. The post should also be stable
enough that it won't wobble during use, and
should be covered with rough material such as
sisal, burlap or tree bark. Many cats also like
scratching pads. A sprinkle of catnip once or twice
a month will keep your cat interested in her post
or pad.
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