From tiny tigers to diminutive panthers, all with entertaining antics and adorable little faces, kittens are one of the great joys of life. But young cats are not just charming; they can be formidable as well.
Skills for Every Day
Help Dogs and Kids Be Comfortable Together: Dog Bite Prevention Week May 20-26, 2012
By Joan Orr on 05/01/2012Friends for life
What could be more delightful than to witness the bond of friendship blossom between a child and a dog? Some dogs naturally love kids.
How to Teach Your Dog Left and Right
By Aidan Bindoff on 03/01/2012This is a fun exercise that is handier than it seems at first. You'll set up two targets at a distance, and teach your dog to go to either target—left or right—on cue. Later, you will set up similar exercises to bring more general meaning to the cues "left" or "right."
A dog that understands "left" and "right" has a terrific skill for many competition venues including agility, herding, mushing, water dog, and retrieving. This understanding would also be handy walking on trails—and service dog owners could think of a dozen or more applications for "left" and "right."
How to Toilet-Train Your Cat, Clicker Style
By Julie Soller on 03/01/2012Training your cat to use the toilet is becoming more and more popular. The benefits of having a toilet-trained cat can be well worth the training effort. Can you imagine never buying cat litter again? Never cleaning a litter box? No grit on the floor? No smell? There are even more advantages of kitty potty training. As you train your cat, you will become more aware of your cat's personality and health. Successful potty trainers really get inside their cat's head; they are able to see things from a feline point of view.
The Need to Gnaw: How to Prevent Puppy Chewing
By Rebecca Lynch on 02/01/2012Choosing to chew?
What do pet stores sell? Toys for dogs to chew on. Bones for dogs to chew on. Treats for dogs to chew on. Are you seeing a theme yet?
