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Category: Tips for Your Pets

Tips for Communicating with Your Cat

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on April 2, 2025

Ever feel like your cat is trying to tell you something and you wish you could communicate your thoughts back? You’re not alone! In this guide, we’ll explore ways to express your thoughts in a way your cat will understand and how to recognize the different signals they use to communicate with you. How to… Read More

Categories: Cats, Tips for Your Pets

Resources for New Dog and Puppy Owners

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on April 2, 2025

Doing research before picking up your new dog or puppy not only ensures you’re properly prepared but also will make sure your pup lives the best life possible. Finding the right resources helps set you both up for success and will make the transition in your home a lot smoother. Regulations for Pet Owners to… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

Pittsburgh Pet Owner Resources

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on February 26, 2025

Pittsburgh Pet Resources at a Glance Pittsburgh offers a variety of trusted veterinary clinics, including Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital, Greentree Animal Clinic, and East End Veterinary Medical Centre, providing services like wellness exams, surgeries, and emergency care, making the region perfect for pet ownership! Local pet regulations include dog licensing, leash laws, and mandatory rabies… Read More

Categories: Community Involvement, Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

Why Is My Dog Licking the Air?

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on February 24, 2025

A Quick Overview on Why Dogs Lick the Air Dogs lick the air for a variety of reasons, so it is important to recognize that licking the air isn’t always worrisome and can be perfectly normal. Reasons for licking the air can include trying to better smell things they are interested in, communicate stress or… Read More

Categories: Dogs, News/Events, Pet Safety, Tips for Your Pets

Pet Transport Pro: Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Flight Nanny for Dogs and Cats

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 27, 2025

The Pet Flight Nanny Role at a Glance A pet flight nanny is responsible for escorting pets during air travel, ensuring their safety and comfort on commercial flights. The job offers flexibility, travel opportunities, and fulfillment, but also comes with significant responsibility and potential stress. While no formal credentials are required, helpful skills for pet… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

The Hardest and Easiest Tricks to Teach Dogs

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 6, 2025

How to Teach Your Dog New Tricks: Key Takeaways The Hardest Tricks to Teach Dogs: Tricks such as rolling over, playing dead, backing up, speaking on command, and heeling are challenging due to the high levels of focus, coordination, and physical ability they require. The Easiest Tricks to Teach Dogs: Commands like sit, leave it,… Read More

Categories: Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

Tips for Keeping Your Dog off the Couch

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on January 6, 2025

Key Takeaways to Keep Your Dog off the Couch Establish the policy early on – Implementing boundaries when your dog is young helps them understand acceptable behavior, reducing the likelihood of them using furniture inappropriately. Maintain consistency – Consistent reinforcement of rules is crucial. All household members should make sure to follow the established boundaries… Read More

Categories: Dog Training, Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

10 Essential Dog Walking Training Tips

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on December 23, 2024

Dog Walking Training at a Glance Reward good leash behavior – Consistently rewarding your dog with treats, praise, or a favorite toy when they walk correctly while leashed will reinforce positive behavior and encourage them to continue walking in a good manner.  Practice in controlled environments – Starting training sessions in a calm, controlled environment… Read More

Categories: Dog Training, Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

The Basic Commands All Dogs Should Know

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on November 18, 2024

A Brief Overview of Basic Dog Commands Core commands – Teaching your dog the commands “sit,” “stay,” and “come” are fundamental. They promote control, ensure safety, and guarantee your pup will return if called. Easiest commands to teach – Commands such as “down,” “paw,” “heel,” “no,” “leave it,” “drop it,” “fetch,” “sit pretty,” and “high… Read More

Categories: Dog Training, Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

Top Recommended Dog Training Books

Posted by: Lora Shaw, on October 2, 2024

Whether young or old, all dogs can benefit from some improvement in certain areas (and, yes, old dogs can learn new tricks!). But their behavior and abilities won’t simply improve on their own – they need caring instruction and a consistent training regimen to be successful. This is where worthwhile dog training books come in… Read More

Categories: Dog Training, Dogs, Tips for Your Pets

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