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Healthy Habits for Pets - Starting the New Year Right

Healthy Habits for Pets - Starting the New Year Right

As we set resolutions for ourselves, it’s also the perfect time to think about our pets’ health and happiness. From better diets to more playtime, a few simple habits can make a big difference in your furry friend’s well-being this year. 1. Refresh Their Routine Pets thrive on structure, but sometimes routines need a reset. Establish consistent mealtimes. This helps with digestion and weight control. Add regular play sessions. A quick game of fetch or a few minutes with a wand toy can improve both mood and health. Stick to a bedtime. Just like us, pets benefit from a good...

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How To Train Your Cat

How To Train Your Cat

Many pet owners are under the impression that cats can’t be trained because they do not respond the same way that dogs do. However, any animal with the proper behavioral reinforcement can be trained. Cats are very intelligent animals and can be trained to do many tricks and behave in a way that you see fit.  I’m not saying that training a cat is easy, but it can be done. It will require a lot of patience and some creativity, but your cat will respond to training. To begin, you must first understand your cat. Cats are nothing like dogs....

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Dog Treadmills – Is It For Your Dog?

Dog Treadmills – Is It For Your Dog?

Treadmills may be great for human exercise, but can they be used for dogs as well? If Fido, Spot or Rex wants to walk more than you do, a treadmill might be a suitable solution, but it is important to understand the limitations that treadmill walking presents. About Dog Treadmills Dog treadmills may have the same purpose as human exercise equipment – a moving surface for a long, continuous walk – but there are significant differences. Treadmills for dogs typically have raised sides to prevent the dog from getting its feet, tail or coat snagged in the belt or motor,...

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Dog Tricks: Three Steps For Teaching Your Dog To Spin

Dog Tricks: Three Steps For Teaching Your Dog To Spin

If your dog’s name is Hurricane, this would be an appropriate trick. Even it that’s not his name, teaching your dog to spin can be a fun trick to teach:1) Come armed with treatsLike with pretty much all tricks, this one will need a little bribery with the help of treats. Make sure you have some with you. 2) Like a magic trickJust like a magician, you will be pulling a treat out from behind your dog’s ear – sort of. Hold the treat behind his ear and make sure he’s aware of it.3) Spin cycleNow that your dog is...

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