We’ve all experienced it. The doorbell rings, and your furry family member turns into a bouncy pogo stick! While Southern hospitality here in North Carolina includes our pets, jumping is one greeting we can all do without! But here’s the good news. You don’t need to enroll in pricey training classes or shout yourself hoarse […]
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As pet owners, we want to understand our furry friends’ behavior and provide them with the best possible care. Reading behavioral books on pets can provide us with valuable insights into their behaviors, needs, and how to address behavioral problems. Here are ten pet behavioral books that are worth a read: 1. The Other
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Bringing a new pet into your home can be an exciting time, but it’s important to introduce them properly to ensure a smooth transition. Whether you’re introducing a new dog to your family or adding a new cat to your household, here are some tips on how to introduce a new pet to your home:
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Cats love to scratch, and unfortunately, when not properly redirected their preferred scratching surfaces tend to be our furniture. While it can be frustrating to see our favorite sofa or chair destroyed by our feline friends, there are ways to prevent this behavior. Here are five tips to keep your cat from scratching your furniture:
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Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting experience, but it can also be very challenging. Puppies require a lot of attention and training to ensure they grow into well-behaved adult dogs. Here are five puppy behaviors to nip in the bud early: 1. Chewing: Puppies love to chew on anything they can get
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As pet owners, we want to give our furry friends the best of everything. From food and toys to grooming supplies and accessories, there are a variety of places to shop for your pet. Here are some of the best places to shop for your pet: 1. Pet Stores: Pet stores are the most
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Housebreaking a new pet is one of the first tasks you must complete while bringing them home. This process can be long and frustrating for some, but the result is definitely worth it. After all, who doesn’t love not having to clean up messy accidents? In this blog, we’ll give you tips and various methods
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With the Fourth of July coming up, people around the U.S. are planning their barbeques, parties, and, most importantly, their fireworks displays. Despite how lovely these displays can be, the loud noise can cause severe anxiety in our pets. Knowing this, how can we protect and reassure our pets when they are alarmed by noises
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Just as humans crave social interaction, our dogs also need proper socialization throughout their lives. Keeping your pet socialized is crucial for their mental and behavioral well-being, but it’s equally important that you do it the right way. Improper socialization or introduction can lead to behavioral changes and highly reactive pets. That being said, to
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Part I: Create Your Training Plan Determine Your Dog’s Trainability Different breeds of dogs are easier to train than others. Some breeds are eager to please, like Poodles, Collies, Shepherds, Retrievers, and Labradors. If done appropriately, these breeds will catch on to the training quickly and be very responsive to training. It is for this
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