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Cats Fears & Anxieties Life at Home

Manage Your Own Vibes to Give Your Cat a Fear Free Experience

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …spin into many directions. Guess what? We tighten our bodies, stop breathing, picture bad outcomes, and approach the needed action with aggression, clumsiness, nervousness, or fear. Our cats pick up…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs Life at Home

Does Your Dog Need Canine Friends?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …key to preventing undue fear, stress, or aggression in your dog is to take the time to really know your dog and respect his comfort level in social settings. “The…

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Fear Free Handling Techniques Help To Rescue, Care For Displaced Cats

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …and vocalizations when approaching them in their enclosures. Cats displaying fear or aggression with flattened ears, dilated pupils, and hissing were ushered into enclosures featuring two sections. The cat could…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs Life at Home New Pets Training & Grooming

Gotcha! Why grabbing your puppy’s collar needs to be fun

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …toes. It takes only a few repetitions, however, before the little scamps are wagging their tails during “Gotcha” practice. This exercise can go a long way in preventing handling aggression

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Remedial Kitty Socialization: Smoothing Rough Edges

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …some remedial socialization–and some patience. She may hide when first brought into the household. She must learn to temper play aggression: the use of teeth and claws to play with…

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Save a Life at any Cost? When Rescue Isn’t

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …are mostly fearful. They learn that the best defense is a strong and sometimes terrifying offense. There are numerous reasons for their aggression, and when trust is built, many dogs…

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New Puppy? Socialization Starts Now!

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression –Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number-one cause of death for dogs under three years of age. If…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Go Cat Crazy! How to Craft an Engaging Environment for Feline Fun!

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …relaxed and redirect their aggression to a person or other animal in the house. Pay attention to their behavior and remove the perch or feeder if your cat becomes upset.)…

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Cats Training & Grooming

Luxe Locks: Feline Supermodel Hair Care

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …are about following a grooming routine, you may need help. Cats who are exhibit fear or aggression with grooming, or have heavily matted fur should see a professional groomer, ideally…

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Dog Bite Basics: Experts Share Prevention Tips

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …a reputation, deserved or not, for aggression. Dr. Howe stresses socialization for any breed or mix. “The process of preparing a dog to have appropriate interactions with people and other…