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Cat Clicker Training

How does cat clicker training work? The clicker is a small plastic device with a metal strip that makes a specific sound when it's pressed. This sound is very distinct from your voice and other sounds that your cat hears ...

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Mounting (Humping) Behaviour in Dogs

We have probably all experienced that graceful moment when a dog spontaneously decides to mount another dog, or hump someone's leg in public. Why do dogs do that, and how can this behaviour be stopped? Why do dogs mount and hump? A lot ...

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How to Stop a Dog From Chewing

Dogs, especially puppies, explore the world with their mouth. Chewing is totally natural behaviour, which also has a calming effect. When your dog, however, starts chewing on dangerous, expensive and other inappropriate items, ...

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Destructive Cat Behavior

Do you have a feeling your cat has plotted to ruin your home? Well, you are definitely not alone who has this feeling. Cats, however, don't mean to ruin your house on purpose. They simply find ways to satisfy their natural scratching needs. ...

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How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on Leash

Pulling on leash is one of the most common behaviour issues in dogs. Leash training isn't that difficult yet many dog owners find it to be a very frustrating experience. Why do dogs pull and what can be done to fix the problem? Why do ...

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Stress in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment

People experience stress from work overload, relationship with other people including loved ones, moving, high bills, and other life situations. Cats don't face many of these situations yet it is a mistake to think they never ...

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How To Stop Your Dog From Jumping On People

Why do dogs jump on people? In most cases, it's an expression of their excitement and a way to greet you. It can also be a way to draw your attention or assert dominance over you or your guests. The latter is rare but can nonetheless ...

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Signs of Aggression in Dogs

Whenever you communicate with a dog, it's important to spot signs of aggression as early as possible and act according to the situation. This should help avoid unexpected injury and trauma. It is a mistake to think that if a dog ...

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Signs of Submission in Dogs

The following list is supposed to give you an idea about the most common signs of submission in dogs. A submissive dog will usually exhibit some of these signs. Extremely submissive and usually fearful dog will often show most of them. ...

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How to Care for Cats After Neutering Surgery

Spaying or neutering is often the first (and hopefully, the last) surgery pet owners face. Bleeding and infection risks as well as the cat's different behaviour make many pet parents anxious and uneasy. This article should ...

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