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Ken Charnley's Articles in Pets Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest The Hunter Many of us cat owners are of the belief that our cat would never go out on hunting, especially since it is loved to the extent of being spoilt and obviously very well fed. Why then, should it bother about birds and mice. Well, it is a cat after all, and a hunter is a part of the cat’s psyche and instinct. Pet Care 101- Grooming Your Cat As an owner, it is your main responsibility to keep your pet animal clean, healthy and happy. If you have a pet cat, you will not have much trouble grooming them because they basically keep themselves clean. Cats have a natural tongue-bathing habit which keeps their coats clean and shiny. In spite of the fact that cats can take care of themselves when it comes to grooming, you should still do your part as an owner in keeping your feline friends well-groomed. Cats 101- Using the Scratch Post Cats really, really, really love to scratch and that is no exaggeration either. If you’re a first-time owner of a cat, you’ll find that out as soon as you see your new furniture full of claw marks and your sofa and the pillows are shredded and torn to pieces. Cats scratch for a variety of reasons. The obvious reason is for marking their territory. Cat’s paws leave their scent and every time they scratch something their scent stays there. Scratching is also an exercise for them; you’ll usually see their love for scratching every time they wake up from a nap. Choosing the better cat litter Cat litters used in the olden days, meaning prior to the commercial cat litters now found in neighborhood grocery stores, are literally litters. Usually these were dirt gathered from gardens. Cat Health: Litter Training ABC's One of the most daunting tasks that you have as a cat owner is litter-training them. You would not want them to soil your bed sheet or wet your favorite furniture. In litter-training your pet cat, make sure that you start while they are young kittens and they will surely carry this habit as they grow. The Importance of Treats While Training Your Cat The felis domesticus, or simply cats, are known for its sharp senses. In fact, most zoologists assert that cats have the best senses among mammals. This is because they have sharp sense of hearing, smelling, and keen eyesight. Reinforcing Cat Training Training animals in the zoo or circus is just like training the cat at home. It starts by getting the tools necessary then practicing daily until the pet does it right. One of the most dreaded things that the cat can do to one's home is ruining the furniture with its sharp claws. Studies have shown the cats do this to mark their territory - similar to dogs that urinate in a certain place. To stop this bad behavior, it is best to buy scratching posts and install them in areas the cat freque... Potty Training for Cats Initially, cat toilet trainers should know that cats learn one trick at a time. Changes are made after a first trick is mastered. A cats' motto: "Slowly but surely." The capacity of cats to learn differ and so are expectations, control them to avoid disappointment. Tips on Training Cats for Harness Starting at age six months, a cat can start to undergo the training. Confine the cat in order to diminish its need to wander. It is very vital that the right harness is purchased and used since a cat can easily struggle and free itself from the leash if a puny one is used. The harness should be of sturdy yet of comfortable quality, one that is specially made for cats. How to Deal with Feline Manners Cats find security in their own territory. They establish a special place where they can eat, sleep, and where they can hunt and play with their mates. There are signs which cats use to mark their home base by spraying, leaving urine and feces, scratching, and even rubbing. These marks provide vital information about their age, sex, and health, thus preventing any close encounters with rival cats. How to Correct a Cat in Cat Training Punishing is the hardest part in training a pet especially with cat. There are many ways a trainer can punish the cat. It can be through words, actions or something physical. However, there are things that need to be considered when punishing a cat during cat training. How to Choose the Best Cat Training Supplies Choosing the supplies needed for training a cat need not be expensive. What is important is to know the supplies that are really needed for training and are found to be the most effective. Choosing the cat training supplies needed is never complicated. The only thing that needs to be considered is to determine what the cat owner would like to improve in the behavior of the cat. Tips on Choosing a Toilet Training Kit for Cats One major problem encountered by pet owners of cats is the litter. Cats litter everywhere especially when they are not trained to litter in the proper places. It is recommended that cats be trained to litter in proper places to avoid dirt and unwanted smell inside the household. Finding the Right Litter Box for the Cat Before bringing home a cat for a pet, one should do some research on what items are needed to make this feline friend of yours feel comfortable indoors. Since such pets are not yet toilet trained, it is important to get a litter box to train the cat on where to go when nature calls. Doing this will save the person time and effort cleaning up the waste the creature has left in various places of one’s home. Training Different Breeds of Cats There are many cat breeds available and one should do some research on the behavior of each kind before getting any as a pet. Cats in general are not like dogs who want to please the owner. W hen this creature wants to perform a trick or something, it is because the animal finds it amusing and will continue to do so as long as it is having fun. Cats in True Collars A true-blue cat aficionado wants the best for his cat...the best cat beds, cat cages, cat bowls, cat condos and yes, cat collars! What makes a good collar? These articles enlighten every cat owner on what collar or harness is appropriate for your beloved pet. Here are some of them: How to train your cat to stop biting people Cats look cute and adorable. That is until they start biting poor unsuspecting human beings. Cats need to be taught good behavior. A lot of biting that is done by cat is a result of uncorrected bad behavior. Playing with Your Cats You may think that cats are very aloof, independent and likely untrainable to do some tricks, but think again. With the proper training habits and system, you will engage them in every fun activity you may like especially during playtime. Proper Training Aids and Good Cats Should a cat attend obedience classes? Actually, there is no need to. Cats can develop good behavior with the proper training aids. Cat Toilet Training - Make the Cat More Loveable Cats are very lovable creatures. They are tame, cuddly and are indeed beautiful. Most cat owners want them to be indoors, to keep them safe and clean always. However, keeping cats indoors poses the problem of dealing with their wastes. Thus it is necessary to toilet train the cat. Training Cats in Litter Box Use Cats are neat animals. They are also intelligent enough to be trained. Given those characteristics, it will be very easy for owners to teach their pets. Here are some tips to guide owners in training their cats to use litter boxes. Ideas on How to Train Your Cat to Use the Litter Any cat owner will tell you, cats are wonderful pets to have around. However, that same owner can also tell you that one of the downsides is needing to deal with their pet’s toilet business. But that should not be a drawn out problem if you take the time and proper care in training your cat to use the litter box. Caring For Your Cat's Health Just like humans, cats feel miserable when they are sick. As a pet owner, it is your primary responsibility to keep your feline friends healthy and happy. With proper care and nutrition you will have a friend for life in the form of your pet cat. Here are some tips on how you can properly care for your cat's health: Pet Lovers - How to Crate-Train Your Cat Taking care of a cat can both be a rewarding and frustrating experience. The rewarding part is coming home to a cute, furry little creature whose antics can bring a smile to your face. The frustrating part is trying to house-train and litter train them. Clicker Training Cats - Easy and Effective Clicker training incorporates the use of a clicker as a reward or encouragement when training a cat. Cats are able to relate with the clicker, displaying good actions and behavior. Clicker training is often linked with conventional condition, where cats associate sound with food and operational condition and where cats execute movements for food. Cat Training: Do It With Gentle Care Cats are trained and encouraged by treats or rewards. A clear illustration of such behavior is when cats come running when it hears the food bag rustle or the can opener’s sound. Cats often relate the sounds to food rewards. Cats Can Behave: A Cat Behavior Training Crash Course There is more to cats than the cuddly and lovable pets who purr on one corner of the house. At times, they can be a menace to housekeeping too. Scratches in furniture, broken ornaments, and ruined stockings are just a few things that misbehaving cats can do. If the Bribe is Right: Tips on Cat Training and Bribery Cat and owner relationship is a complicated thing. To give a statement on how it will go is more complicated. But for someone who knows how to use bribery to his advantage, he can sum it up in a statement: Cats love rewards the same way that cat owners love obedient pets. Texas State Bird The mockingbird is the state bird of Texas. Most States in the United States of America have a State bird associated with it. The State of Texas too has a bird associated with it. The Texas State Bird is known as the Mocking Bird. Scientifically, the mocking bird is known as the mimus polyglottos. It is about ten inches in length, including its reasonably long tail. It has a shade of light grayish coat and a whitish underside. Should Animals And Birds Never Be Kept In Cages? It probably began in the past when man began to understand the beauty of animals. Coupled with his power over them, he probably decided that he wanted to have the beautiful animals that he had encountered on his hunting trips to be near him. Through the centuries, man has domesticated quite a few animals to serve his needs, and sometimes to serve no need at all. It is one thing to keep an animal nearby to serve one’s needs but it is cruel to want to keep them ‘just for fun’. Hence, keeping animals and birds in cages is quite ridiculous if not cruel. Removing Pet Odors How to Remove Pet Odors is valuable knowledge for those homeowners that have odor problems because of their pets. Keeping pets does not come without these problems. However, sometimes people who do not even keep pets may face problems related to pet odor. Therefore, pet odors are a problem known to many, and it is a problem that has been of some attention for several years, with professionals devising formulas to solve the problem. The most common and effective means of pet odor removal has been a process that involves the use of bacteria and enzymes. Getting Yourself Ready For A Pit Bull Having a dog as a pet is a wonderful experience, no matter what the breed. Pit bulls are not an exception to this rule. Although they are misrepresented as aggressive and violent dogs in the daily news, they are for the most part playful and active, and make great companion dogs. Before purchasing, or acquiring your American Pit Bull Terrier, you must make sure that your city or town is not affected by breed restricted legislation. Certain cities or countries have restrained this breed What Are Dog Shelters? Dog shelters or Dog pounds are governmental or private shelter houses for stray or abandoned dogs and provide shelter to these animals until they find foster-homes, are claimed by previous owners or placed in other similar institutions. Dog shelters are the best possible sources of pet dogs for low-income families. AKC Dog Breeds The most appropriate way to make sure that you enjoy a long and a happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase the dog from a dependable breeder. Therefore, you should have to receive AKC registration papers from the breeder when you are purchasing your AKC dog Breed. Dealing With Cat Urine Odor Like some homeowners have to deal with pet odors, Cat Urine Odor one of these. In fact, some believe that cat urine odor is one of the strongest odors of all pets. However, this does not mean that this odor cannot be removed, as there are known methods and products that are capable of getting rid of cat urine odor for you. The enzyme/bacteria method is believed to be the most effective method of removing cat urine odor, as it gets down to the root of the problem. This is because of the fact that the enzyme/bacteria process is capable of getting to deep areas where cat urine may be deposited. Eleven Rules For Walking Your Dog When we walk our dog, no matter the destination – on the city streets, in parks or in open spaces – it is necessary that he respects the disciplinary rules settled before and learned, to avoid getting into problems with other animals or people we meet. Two Small Meals Or A Big One? More research institutes finalized some studies that determined the reevaluation of recommendations regarding the way adult healthy cats should be fed. Animals from the group of Felis, a group that includes our domestic cat, usually hunt little animals, birds and amphibians which are the main meal of they day. Pet Obesity Obesity as commonly perceived is not just a problem with human beings. It is prevalent in animals, both wild and pet.. In case of animals it is mostly found in pets. According to a recent research it has been found that about 25% of the pets are obese or overweight. The study and percentages indicate that the problem has reached proportions where it cannot be ignored. Keeping A Dog Tick-Free Dogs and in general all pets tend to spend more of their summer time outdoors. In case of dogs, it is very important to be careful about parasites, bugs and micro organisms that can harm them while they get their whiff of fresh air. Precautions are necessary to keep these dangers away. One of these pests that can cause a lot of nuisance and damage are the ticks since they carry diseases. Avoiding the ticks is of prime importance than curing at a later stage. How Much Time Can Dogs Stay Alone? If you are going to leave your dog alone for a long period of time then don’t be surprised with the behavior issues he might develop. Being alone, he deals with two big problems. The first one is the physic and emotional discomfort, because he sees he is free and he doesn’t know what he is allowed to do and what he isn’t. Sometimes stress is added because he is afraid of doing something that can get him punished. The second problem comes out of the need of a dog to be permanently around people or other dogs. Bullmastiff – Gamekeeper's Night Dog A result of breeding, between the Bulldogs and the Mastiffs, the Bullmastiff inherited from the latter the stature and body, being at the same time fast and active like Bulldogs. Loyal, gentle, a good companion and play mate for children, he still remains and excellent guard dog.

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