Training a dog to 'leave it' can help with unwanted barking
If you can train your dogs to ‘leave’ a treat, you are on your way to teaching them...
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If you can train your dogs to ‘leave’ a treat, you are on your way to teaching them...
She is otherwise a sweet cat and will brush up against us and allow us to pet her. What can we do to regain her trust?
Cat uses toilet, tub, sink to relieve herself - all without training FacebookTwitterEmail 1of2 There is some anecdotal information on the Internet that suggests there are cats, who, without any training, simply start using the toilet (or tub or sink) to relieve themselves.Ryan Petersen / EyeEm /Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 2of2 There is some anecdotal information on the Internet that suggests there are cats, who, without any training, simply start using the toilet (or tub or sink) to relieve themselves.Sharleen Chao /Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less Dear Cathy, I went to use the bathroom and ...
Animals Matter: How to train a dog to pee while on a leash FacebookTwitterEmail 1of2 Dogs that won’t potty while on a leash may be a little afraid of the leash, even if they don’t outwardly show it.Zbynek Pospisil /Getty Images / iStockphotoShow MoreShow Less 2of2 Dogs that won’t potty while on a leash may be a little afraid of the leash, even if they don’t outwardly show it.Laura Fay /Getty Images / iStockphotoShow MoreShow Less Dear Cathy, We recently adopted a 1-year-old greyhound with vision problems and slight weakness on her right side. She is a great girl. Watching her play, y...
Dear Cathy:Â How do I stop my 8-month-old cat from biting me? I think he wants attention but thatâs a lousy way to get it. He doesnât bite my partner, just me. Also, are there any ways to keep the same kitten from pulling all the toilet paper off the rolls? â Judy, Tucson, Arizona Dear Judy:Â An 8-month-old kitten is probably biting because he is teething, and his gums are sore. Itâs likely just a phase, but phases need to be monitored and managed to ensure they donât become habits. Cat play is nothing more than a display of a felineâs hunting behaviors, whic...