So much for having a watchcat. Not surprisingly, our Maxx comes a-running when his automatic feeder clicks on. It is timed for three feedings: the first at 625 AM, the second at Noon and the third at 525 PM. I…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-recognized, well-documented and widely treated condition in people. Now the condition has been diagnosed in military working dogs (MWDs). It has long been known that working dogs in any field require a balance…
Hundreds of times over the years I’ve heard pet owners express the mistaken belief that all members of a certain breed of dog or cat would look and act identically. Certainly choosing a member of a particular breed adds to the…
The shake can is a wonderfully simple yet useful tool for dog training. Let me say at the outset that a shake can is a tool for getting a dog’s attention, it is not a weapon. I am adamantly against…
Puppies fight. It’s just the nature of puppies. Much like human brothers and sisters. My late Uncle Sam used to say that no puppies fight worse than Beagle pups. My experience with Sam and Blossum bore out his 97 years…
Crate training is the term commonly used to describe the process of placing dogs in a carrying device (such as an airline carrier ) or housing device for the purpose of housetraining. The principle is quite simple. Domesticated animals still…
At one time I was on my way to becoming a “crazy cat lady.” Except that I wasn’t a lady, and my cats were not cooperating with the process. I had several cats, all named after favorite fishing baits: Sally,…
Submissive urination is a common problem in shy, non-assertive dogs. It is characterized by a dog who squats and urinates when approached or scolded. Some dogs will lie on their sides or backs and will actually urinate on themselves. Doing…
Many pet owners complain that their dogs will not “let” them handle their feet for combing, nail trimming or even examination. It is a problem most common in smaller breeds of dogs as well as large-breed individuals who are high-strung.…
Isn’t it great when your new puppy comes home and everyone is enjoying him? Great, yes, until housetraining begins and the constant trips outside, the accidents in the carpet, the puddles you step in and the frustration that occurs when…
