Crate Training (27)
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How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
By Kristen Seymour, Mon Apr 10 10:36:09 EDT 2017If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to allow an injury to properly heal, you probably wouldn't be thrilled, but you'd understand the reason for it — and, most likely,… Full Article ›
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Is Your Pet Safe When Riding in the Car? Tips to Help Ensure the Answer Is Yes
By Kim Campbell Thornton, Tue Jan 31 18:04:00 EST 2017You put your dog or cat in a crate, car seat or harness when he rides in the car. Seems like the right thing to do, doesn’t it? You might be surprised and dismayed to learn, however, that… Full Article ›
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Your Essential Cat Training Tool Kit
By Mikkel Becker, Thu Oct 27 06:13:00 EDT 2016Training your cat can seem daunting, especially if you're not sure you have the right tools. But cat training doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive — and many of the tools you'll need are… Full Article ›
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7 Tips to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Cats
By Laura Cross, Mon Aug 22 15:00:00 EDT 2016Cats are one the most popular pets, but they’re taken to the vet far less often than dogs. What gives? Well, if you’re a cat owner, you probably already know one of the top reasons: Many cats… Full Article ›
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Why a Puppy Barks at Night and How to Stop It
By Mikkel Becker, Wed Aug 03 10:46:00 EDT 2016Our puppy barks at night. She sleeps in a crate, and we’re sure she’s not barking because she needs to pee — she’s either just gone outside or doesn’t go when we take her out. I think it’s just to… Full Article ›
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Teach a Cat to Go In Her Crate on Command
By Mikkel Becker, Wed Jun 29 09:54:00 EDT 2016Have you ever opened a package and tossed the shipping box aside — and then discovered your cat curled up inside it? Nearly every cat loves a cardboard box. The elevated sides and close-to-body size… Full Article ›
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Tips to Help Your Cat Love Being in His Crate
By Mikkel Becker, Wed Jun 08 10:31:00 EDT 2016Many of us take it for granted that cats don’t like crates. If you’ve ever tried to put a cat in a crate, you know what I mean. Your cat gets one look at the crate and heads in the opposite… Full Article ›
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Is It OK to Let My Kitten Sleep in My Bed?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon May 23 04:44:00 EDT 2016We have a new kitten, and I love the thought of having him sleep next to me at night. But is that a good idea? My spouse says maybe he’s too young to be up on the bed yet.Snuggling with a kitten is… Full Article ›
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8 Must-Haves for Bringing a New Dog Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Apr 20 17:23:00 EDT 2016Bringing home a new four-legged member of your family is exciting — and a lot of work. So it helps to be prepared before the big day arrives.We’ve pulled together a helpful cheat sheet of a few of… Full Article ›
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The Survival Guide to Traveling Cross-Country With Your Cats
By Kim Campbell Thornton, Tue Mar 15 16:32:00 EDT 2016When we got our first two kittens, it never occurred to us that they might not enjoy going for car rides. We taught them to ride in a car by taking them to drive-through restaurants or to the… Full Article ›
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Tips to Ease a Cat's Anxiety at the Vet Clinic
By Mikkel Becker, Fri Aug 21 07:49:00 EDT 2015My cat is terrified of the vet. Normally, she’s friendly and affectionate, but she goes into panic mode at the vet’s office and tries to attack or run away when anyone approaches her. She has to be… Full Article ›
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6 Items on the Pet Owner Do List for Veterinary Waiting Rooms
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , Tue Jul 28 16:59:00 EDT 2015Whether we’re talking about your pet or the one camped in the owner’s lap next to you, there are ways to improve everyone’s waiting room experience. Because let’s face it, most pets don’t enjoy… Full Article ›