Puppy Training 101: Essential Commands and Techniques

Puppy Training 101: Essential Commands and Techniques

Welcoming a puppy to your home is always exciting! But along with the toys and cuddles, it’s also important to make puppy training a top priority. Obedience training is essential for teaching your puppy how to properly behave and communicate with you, other people, and other animals. These training tips for young dogs can provide […]
The Perfect Puppy Pupil: Techniques for House Training Your Dog

The Perfect Puppy Pupil: Techniques for House Training Your Dog

If you are like most dog owners, it takes patience, time, and repetition when you begin to train a puppy or even an adult dog. The challenges of cleaning up accidents, the constant struggle to redirect your pet from spraying the couch, and the ongoing time and skills to teach basic commands are the things […]
Deciphering Adult Dog and Puppy Interactions

Deciphering Adult Dog and Puppy Interactions

When an adult dog and a puppy are introduced, the results can be devastatingly cute.  Much like human children, puppies are often unencumbered by normal social cues and norms. This endearing quality can cause problems, however, especially among dogs who do not have a lot of patience for puppy behavior . When allowing adult dog […]
Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Kittens love to play, but the predatory instincts that guide them can cause accidental harm to their partner. Additionally, owners can inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors by using their hands and fingers to entice their kitten to play. Training a kitten your rules for play isn’t hard, but it requires consistency and patience. With our tips, […]
Raising a Puppy in an Apartment: Puppy 101

Raising a Puppy in an Apartment: Puppy 101

Your quarters may be cramped, but your heart is overflowing with love to spare, so why not adopt a puppy? While your desire to add a furry companion to your environment may be strong, there are some important aspects of raising a puppy in an apartment that you need to consider before taking the plunge. […]
How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

Adopting a kitten is definitely the easy part. It’s bringing them home to their new environment that can have challenges. There are many variables at play, and once you resolve one issue another can pop up in its place. In other words, you have to constantly stay in front of potential problems. Luckily, it’s super […]
Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

What could possibly be sweeter than a little puppy? If you are the proud pet parent of a new puppy, you are probably filled with excitement and wonder, as well as a little trepidation. Many pet owners jump at the chance to adopt a puppy, but then wonder how this tiny tot could be so […]
Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Dogs and digging kind of go hand-in-hand. After all, their wild predecessors required good digging skills to pull up roots and other things they can eat. This necessary skill is not always appreciated when it comes to your dug up flower bed, however! Since your dog has the natural instinct to dig, it may begin […]
Potty Pants: Does Your Pet Need Dog Diapers? 

Potty Pants: Does Your Pet Need Dog Diapers? 

When your pet is prone to accidents, it can be a challenge for both you and your little one. Cleaning up pee and feces on the daily is not something most of us would be happy about, which is why diapers seem like the right choice. There are some great reasons why dog diapers can […]
Why Cat Wellness Care Can’t Wait

Why Cat Wellness Care Can’t Wait

Regular wellness care is important for all pets, but it tends to take a back seat when it comes to cats. Unfortunately, many cats don’t receive the medical care they need until their problems become more severe. Making a commitment to preventive cat wellness gives your pet the best chance at overall health and longevity. […]