Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Begin training by teaching your dog how to sit on command. Sitting is the dog form of politeness. It is a natural action. It shows that a dog is not aggressive and that she or he is willing to wait. Give positive praise when your dog sits. As soon as she or he sits,...
Housetraining Your Cat

Housetraining Your Cat

1. Encourage the cat to use a litter box. Most cats will prefer the litter box to other parts of the house because of the texture of the litter. But, there are still steps you need to take to make sure you’re offering the litter box as the best place to use the...
Feeding Your Cat

Feeding Your Cat

1. Decide what type of food to feed your cat. Cat food comes in a vast array of types: dry food, semi-moist, and canned are the common types. Dry food is easily and efficiently stored, but cats go wild for the taste of semi-moist and canned foods. The latter types can...
Teaching Your Dog Not to Fear the Vet

Teaching Your Dog Not to Fear the Vet

1.Teach your dog a “touch” cue so it won’t fear an approaching hand. Stand near your dog and present your open hand to it. Wait for it to investigate your hand; when it sniffs or touches its nose to your hand, offer a pea-sized treat and say, “Yes! Good dog!” Place...
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