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Whether mild or severe, there are many things we can do to increase your shy or fearful kitty’s confidence and reduce their fear. This guide will cover the basics.

Pets greatly benefit from enrichment, which is defined as an opportunity to engage in species-specific behaviors that meet an animal’s needs in the wild.

Is positive reinforcement training simply giving treats to your pet? What if you’ve already tried training with treats — and haven’t been successful? In this article, we will break down the 10 most common misconceptions about positive reinforcement based training.

Even if your pet rarely travels in a carrier, it’s important to make sure they are comfortable doing so. Most cats only interact with a carrier before a stressful experience, teaching them that the carrier means something scary or unpleasant is going to happen.

Household pets thrive on routine, but cats are especially attached to their space — which can make moving a particularly challenging experience. To help your cat through the transition, there are steps and precautions you can take throughout the moving process to minimize shock and keep your cat happy and healthy.

Cats scratch to meet physical, emotional or social needs. It’s a natural behavior that we can’t stop — and we shouldn’t try to. Asking our cats not to scratch would be like asking a bird not to fly. Instead, we can provide our cats with appropriate outlets for scratching.

The early months of your puppy’s development will set the stage for their behavior for the rest of their life.

Adopting a pet is one of the most rewarding choices you can make. It means joy, companionship and a second chance for an animal who needs you. But with so many wonderful pets looking for homes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start.

When you bring a new pet home, it’s important to give them space, a safe environment and time to adjust to life as part of your family! While it’s exciting to have a new animal in your home and you might be eager to interact with them right away, remember that they’re adjusting to an unfamiliar place and new people.

Potty training may seem daunting, but with patience and consistency, you will soon see results! This is your comprehensive guide to potty training, complete with troubleshooting tips to get you and your puppy off to a great start.

Puppies grow and learn a lot during their first few months of life. Proper veterinary care and socialization are key to helping puppies become healthy, happy dogs. Before taking your young pup on adventures, make sure they’ve had their first vaccination!

Is your puppy suddenly scared of things or people they’ve seen before? It may be surprising that your puppy is now frightened by the lawn statue they’ve passed several times on a walk or your friend they’ve already met without issue. But don’t worry — this is a normal stage of development called a fear period.