Cat Training: How to Train Your Cat the Easy Way

By: Erin Ollila, Hillspet.com When learning how to train your cat, you’ll start with very basic first steps that both reward good behavior and discourage the bad. But can you train a cat the same way you might train a dog? Yes and no. Because they’re highly independent animals, cats might appear aloof or uninterested

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer

By Jan Reisen, AKC Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel — the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, and it poses special risks for dogs. From an increased

Important Things You Should Teach Your Puppy

By: Dogo Almost every person’s heart melts when they see a cute fluffy puppy with an adorable baby face, soft fur, and delicate paw pads. No wonder that so many people fall for those puppy eyes and under their spell, they decide to adopt the fluffy ball of fur. When they reach home, they suddenly

Hot Weather Safety Tips

Courtesy of ASPCA.org We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger. To prevent your pet from overheating, take these simple precautions provided by ASPCA experts: Visit the vet for a spring or early-summer checkup. Make sure your pets get

Here’s How to Train a Cat to Do 5 Life-Changing Things

By: Damon Beres, Reader’s Digest Yes! You can train a cat to come on command, use a toilet, and more—and it’s all much easier than you thought. First things first: Never punish Cats simply won’t learn from what some owners would consider “discipline.” Worse yet, “punishing” your cat can induce stress, leading to behavioral and

Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

Courtesy of AVMA.org Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but all of the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be

7 Essential Commands Your Cat Really Can Learn

By Sara Hodgson, Daily Paws Contrary to popular belief, cats are just as fun to train as dogs! Cat training is a great way to connect with your cat and teach her the meaning of a few key words. https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/cat-training/cat-training As an equal opportunity pet fanatic, dare I say cats are just as fun to

Top 5 Puppy Training Tips

It’s important to never underestimate a puppy’s ability learn. Whether you realize it or not, you started training that puppy of yours the moment you brought them home! We’re going to share 5 of the most important commands you should teach your puppy as soon as possible to provide them the best possible care. Below

Pet Party Hosting Guide

As the world starts returning to some semblance of normal, we wanted to share some tips for hosting a successful pet-friendly party. For many people, (ourselves included) pets are not just pets; they are our best friends, our family members, and most importantly, an important part of our support system. We want them to be

Are you making holiday travel plans?

Choose your pet sitter wisely! By Patti J. Moran, PSI president and founder Last year, AAA project a record-breaking 112.5 million holiday travelers in the United State alone. These numbers were up more than four percent from the previous year and the trend is likely to continue in the upcoming 2019 holiday season. With pet