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The sooner you start leash training your dog, the easier it will be to train them. Ideally, you want to get your dog comfortable with wearing both a collar and a leash at a young age. Read More

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When leash training your dog, use the same leash training method consistently. When you’re deciding on the method that’s best for you, keep your dog’s personality and energy levels in mind. Read More

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Choosing the right walking equipment will help make leash training easier and give you more control over your pet. Take some time to research different types of collars. You may need to experiment with several before finding the one that works best for your dog. Read More

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Before acquiring a pet for your child, help them research the type of pet including behavior traits and how to properly care for the animal.

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Praise and reward your pets for good behavior rather than just correcting them for bad behavior.

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Keep your cat off your screen door by spraying it with lemon juice. Cats don't like citrus.

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Neutering your pet not only helps prevent overpopulation, but it generally leads to a better behaved pet.

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Tip #6,100 • 2 people found helpful

If your cat is drawn to scratch a certain piece of furniture, place an appropriate scratching toy or post nearby and sprinkle with a little catnip to redirect the scratching.

Tip #5,774 • 4 people found helpful

Take precautions when introducing new dogs such as using nose muzzles and claw pads. Do it slowly over time and in a neutral area.

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Introduce a new dog to your current dog on neutral territory, such as at a park or on a walk.

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Tip #5,451 • 4 people found helpful

If you struggle to get your parrot into his cage, try putting him in backwards.

Tip #5,450 • 4 people found helpful

If you struggle to get your parrot to step up, try swooping in with both hands, one on each side. Your bird will be so busy trying to keep track of your hands, he will readily step up.

Tip #4,800 • 8 people found helpful

When crate training your new puppy, make the crate as desirable as possible. Use special treats just for the crate, have a comfortable mat for sleeping, and include a special toy.

Tip #4,795 • 13 people found helpful

If your puppy begins to chew on something that is not a puppy toy, take it from them and immediately replace it with something that they are allowed to chew.

Tip #4,640 • 10 people found helpful

Train your dog to come when you call by using a firm tone when calling and heaping on the praise when he/she obeys.

Tip #4,363 • 12 people found helpful

Keep cats and dogs from scratching furniture by spraying the area with an orange scent. Mix juice from an orange and water, or purchase orange air freshener.

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If your dog is behaving badly it could be that he needs more exercise. Try taking him for a long walk.

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The ticking of a loud clock will often calm an anxious dog.

Tip #3,667 • 14 people found helpful

Train cats to stay off counters by spreading them with aluminum foil. The cat will not like the sound or feel of the foil and should learn to not jump up.

Tip #3,662 • 16 people found helpful

If your cat starts urinating in places other than the litter box, be sure to take the cat to a vet to check for health issues, make sure the litterbox is clean and if neither of these are the problem, it is likely a stressor.

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