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Vocalizing is a normal behavior in cats. Some cats are more vocal than others, but most cats do make noise at least some of the time. We’re all familiar with the “meow” and the meaning of hissing and growling, but there are also many other sounds that your cat is capable of, and a variety…

Enrichment for Your Cat Help Your Cat Live a Happy, Fulfilled Life Enriching the environment for your indoor cat will increase their joy and may prevent behavioral problems. Cats love having access to multiple resources. If you have more than one cat, the need increases. Resources can include: litter boxes, food, resting spots, window perches,…

Giving your dog a “time-out” is a technique used to teach a dog to stop doing something we don’t like, just like you would do with a child. Basically, the idea of the time-out is the removal of fun. We do this by removing the dog from a situation or by restricting his access to […]

When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or “mouth” hands, feet, shoes, etc. during play or when being petted. The goals of working with this normal puppy behavior are to redirect your puppy’s desire to put something in her mouth onto acceptable chew toys and to […]

Teaching our dog to walk on a loose leash can be challenging, both for us and our dogs, but it can also be very rewarding. This may take longer than teaching your dog cues like “sit” or “down”, but if you’re patient and consistent, your walks will improve! Here are a few pointers to guide […]

Living with and training a blind dog is very rewarding. Set realistic expectations, be patient, and always remember to celebrate victories – no matter how small. Give your blind dog a few weeks to learn about his new home and the people he shares it with. Once he has mapped out his home, figured out […]

Sharing your life with a blind and/or deaf dog can be rewarding, but can lead to some challenges. The resources below can help you teach your dog how to navigate his world – and live his life to the fullest. Suggested Reading Living with a Deaf Dog: A Book of Advice, Facts and Experiences about […]

Start working on recall now so your dog will come to you when it is truly important. The five rules of recall: Never call your dog for anything unpleasant, such as: nail clipping, bathing, or having his leash clipped on to go home from the park. In short, anything that might give him pause the […]

The Vending Machine When your pet is first learning a new behavior, she should be rewarded every single time she does the behavior. Think of a vending machine. Every time you push the button you get a reward. This level of consistency and frequency helps our dogs efficiently learn which behavior is earning them the […]

If your report is about an emergency involving an animal needing immediate assistance, such as an animal in a hot car, please call your local animal control or police agency. If your report is about issues such as barking dogs, animals running loose, or animal bites, please call your local animal control agency. If you…