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1:37 pm

Kazoo’s Big Win (And Why It Matters)

Kazoo’s story started like too many others. Last Thanksgiving, while a lot of folks were surrounded by food and family, he was out on his own, dumped,

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grayson

11:01 am

May 4: ‘Choice-Centered Care’ Workshop

Choice-Centered Care Workshop at 2023 IAABC Conference Where: Friends For Life ShelterWhen: May 4th, 2023, 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Central)Continued

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8:37 am

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

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mia

6:14 pm

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

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5:47 pm

Inappropriate Scratching in Cats

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

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10:42 am

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

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10:34 am

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

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dog training

2:37 pm

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.

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dog adoption

11:51 pm

Canine Enrichment

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

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