Why You Shouldn’t Toilet Train Your Cat
Teaching the behavior causes more problems than it solves. In “Meet the Parents,” Robert DeNiro’s character owns a cat named Jinx that has a unique talent: The cat uses the toilet instead of the litterbox. At first thought, the idea of your cat using the toilet instead the litterbox may have great appeal. Who wouldn’t […]
Veteran Embarks on New Career Training Service Dogs
ABC Dog Training Student Helps Veterans With PTSD Russell Steed is currently enrolled in Animal Behavior College’s (ABC) Dog Trainer Program. The U.S. Navy Veteran has embarked on a second career training service dogs and founded a program in his Benton, Arkansas community, I Got Your Six (no affiliation with the national coalition). ABC: What […]
Buyers Guide: Harnesses & Head Collars
What to look for when a basic collar isn’t enough. When most dogs go on walks, they wear a collar around their necks. It might be a leather or nylon buckle collar, a choke chain collar or a martingale. However, some dogs need more than just a restraint around their neck. A harness or head […]
A Howling Good Time
How to have a safe and fun Halloween with your dog—and kids, too. For many, Howl’oween is the most popular event on the pet calendar. Going trick-or-treating is a wonderful way to have some family fun and spend good quality doggie time together. But let’s get real; it’s not about the tricks, it’s all about […]
No More Sneezing
One of these hypoallergenic breeds might help reduce your allergic reactions. Have you been longing to add a cat or dog to your home but thought your allergies prevented you from joining the ranks of happy pet owners? While no animal is completely free of allergens, several cat and dog breeds are considered “hypoallergenic,” meaning […]
Anxious Felines
How to tell if your cat is stressed—and how to help. Cats are complex creatures and identifying the reasons why one chooses to do (or not do) something can be quite vexing for humans. When evaluating a cat-related problem you need to realize that just like humans: 1) Cats never do anything without a reason—even […]
Buyers Guide: Harnesses & Head Collars
What to look for when a basic collar isn’t enough. When most dogs go on walks, they wear a collar around their necks. It might be a leather or nylon buckle collar, a choke chain collar or a martingale. However, some dogs need more than just a restraint around their neck. A harness or head […]
