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Behavioral Resources

July 21, 2022

C-A-T Friendly Interaction Guidelines

A 2021 experiment conducted in an animal shelter showed that cats were much more likely to be friendly and affectionate towards visitors when they

Category iconBehavioral Resources Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership

mia

April 12, 2022

Top 9 Cat Behavior Challenges

Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litter box, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior (like biting and destructive

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership

April 12, 2022

Inappropriate Scratching in Cats

Continue reading below! We have ideas for a variety of challenges. It all comes down to:Enrichment × Grooming × Wellness Common

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership

April 12, 2022

Loose Leash Walking

When a dog pulls on the leash during a walk and gets to keep walking, they’re being rewarded for pulling on the leash. To teach them to walk with you

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

April 1, 2022

Crate Training Your Cat

Initial Crate Training Sessions STEP 1 Prepare the crate: Line the crate with soft bedding.Cover it with a blanket for maximum privacy.Spray

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership,  wellness

dog training

May 18, 2021

Houston Recommended Trainers

However, it can be hard to choose an excellent trainer. The industry is largely unregulated with no minimum requirements or third-party oversight.

Category iconBehavioral Resources Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy

dog adoption

November 19, 2019

Canine Enrichment

What is Enrichment, and why is it important? Behavioral Enrichment includes any additions to an animal’s environment with which the animal

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

feeding a kitten

September 10, 2019

Cat Training Videos

Learn the basics of Cat Training with our Behavior & Training Manager, Melissa Taylor! Have questions or want to sign up to try

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May 1, 2019

Integrating a New Cat Into Your Home

Welcome home Carry the new cat into the house in her carrier. If someone other than the people who live in the house bring in the new cat, the old

Category iconBehavioral Resources Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership

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