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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

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

lulu

April 12, 2022

Loose Lease 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 12, 2022

Proper Dog Equipment

There are so many options out there for dog equipment! Here’s a breakdown of the most common ones. Equipment to Avoid Back Clip

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 Training Resources

Animal training is a vital component to forging a happy, healthy life with your pet! However, it can be hard to choose an excellent trainer. The

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

reggie

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

gizmo high five training

September 10, 2019

Cat Training Videos

Learn the basics of Cat Training with our Behavior & Training Manager, Melissa Taylor! Training Cats: IntroductionCharging the ClickerTraining

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