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| Pet Newsletter · August 2008 | |
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Stop Your Dog From Pulling... Dogs naturally pull on leash for several reasons. First, it works, period! Your dog learns at a very early age that if they hit the end of the leash and start leaning and pulling, they will make forward progress. The dog is trying to close the distance between themselves and whatever they are looking at - and the leash is restricting that. Since most dogs can cover distance a lot quicker than humans can, they will pull to the point of gasping for breath. Second, dogs have what is called opposition reflex. As soon as they feel pressure on their necks or chests they reflexively lean into it. So, given this information, it is vital to begin anti-pulling exercises at a very young age. Read the entire article... Cats and Children Does it Fit? Cats are known to give various benefits to their owners but does this also apply to children? Yes, it does providing you introduce your child to the right behavior towards pets. Cats can help to increase the wellness of your child. It is no problem to put a child with a cat but you need to make sure your child knows the right behavior towards a cat. Your child doesn't know how to treat a cat, he or she must learn it first. It is important that your child learns to develop respect for pets and animals in general. If this is provided your child can have a lot of fun growing up with a pet cat. You can buy a cat as a gift for your child, for example on Christmas or on his/her birthday. Such a special gift will certainly make your child happy. Read the entire article... Grooming Tips for Your Dog Bathing a puppy can be a real challenge, especially when your pup uses every resource to thwart your attempts to get them clean. Who wants to sit, all wet, in a slippery bathtub when there are lizards to chase, and trash men to harass? But don't give up on this important bath ritual. The way you bathe your puppy matters because you are teaching them, here and now, exactly what bath time will be like for the rest of his days. If you want a well-behaved adult dog that actually enjoys his bath, follow these steps. First thing; before you even run the bathwater, is to collect all the supplies you will need. You'll need a lot of these the first few times. Read the entire article... |
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