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Training Small Dogs Takes Awareness, Trust

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Reading Time: 3 minutes When training dogs, size does make a difference. Small dogs are dogs, just as Golden Retrievers and Great Danes are, and they respond to training just as their larger cousins do. However, just the fact that toy breed dogs, small spaniels and terriers, and other little dogs are diminutive in comparison means your training techniques […]

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5 Puzzles And Games To Keep Dogs Mentally And Physically Challenged

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Pet behaviorists say that 10 minutes of mental stimulation is the equivalent of 45 minutes of active play. Fortunately, there are a slew of new puzzles and electronic games offering different levels of difficulty and different challenges to keep dogs engaged and promote their wellbeing. And, of course, if you participate too, you are spending […]

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

5 Games And Puzzles To Keep Cats Mentally And Physically Challenged

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Play is an important part of a kitten’s development, and it remains important for a cat’s mental and physical health throughout life. Just a few minutes of exercise and enrichment each day is enough to help cats maintain interest in life and keep boredom at bay. Most important, playing with your kitten or cat builds […]

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Forge a Fear Free Fortress for Your Dog

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Reading Time: 3 minutes When your pet is fearful, anxious, stressed, or just plain needs extra space, you don’t always have time to figure out how to deal with it. Having an action plan in place is a preventive step you can take to help your pet feel safe, one that can stand alone or be used in tandem […]

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How to Socialize Your New Dog or Puppy

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Reading Time: 3 minutes What makes one dog outgoing, friendly, and great with people, while another dog can be shy, timid, or downright unfriendly around strangers? A lot has to do with how and when the dog was socialized as a puppy. The first couple months of a puppy’s life helps to shape his personality and how he will […]

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5 Games And Puzzles To Keep Cats Mentally And Physically Challenged

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Play is an important part of a kitten’s development, and it remains important for a cat’s mental and physical health throughout life. Just a few minutes of exercise and enrichment each day is enough to help cats maintain interest in life and keep boredom at bay. Most important, playing with your kitten or cat builds […]

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Setting Up Routines & Schedules for Your New Dog or Puppy

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Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve got errands to run, your kids needs to go to soccer practice, your car needs an oil change, and let’s not forget about work. Are you tired yet? Well don’t tucker out before you deal with your new dog. Life today is full. Everyone is busy and it seems like there is a never-ending […]

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Home Alone? Ways To Ease Your Family Dog Into School Year Schedules

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Reading Time: 3 minutes With the fall season, the family dog may suddenly be reduced from full-time companionship with his favorite person or people to being home alone for at least part of the day. Our family went through this with my kids’ personal dogs both for regular school and then when they went off to college. This may […]

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Cat Enrichment Products: Top 5

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Cat Enrichment Winner: CatIt Senses 2.0 System, Catit, (most modules around $19.99) This modular system provides an enriching home life for cats. The interchangeable, modifiable add-on structure is the ultimate kitty haven to engage a cat’s interest and encourage interaction by incorporating design elements that invigorate the cat’s senses and meet key feline needs. The […]

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Best Products To Reduce Fear, Anxiety, And Stress In Cats

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Winner, Top Cat Fear, Anxiety, and Stress Reducing Product: 312 Hideaway Duffel, Prefer Pets, $59.99 This soft-sided carrier is a big win for a more optimal veterinary care and travel experience for cats. It has top and front exit points with a total of three openings for easy access to the cat when needed, such […]