Charli
Meet Charli, a 5-month-old Chihuahua mix from Tulare County! This little lady is ready to be your best friend if you’ll let her. All she requires is treats, cuddles, and…
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Chelsea
Looking for a lap dog? Chelsea, a 5-month-old chihuahua mix from Tulare County, is a shy gal ready to meet a patient adopter who relishes the opportunity to start slow,…
Ticks
Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts and are attracted to animals by warmth, physical contact, and odor. There are soft and hard ticks. Hard…
Independence Training (Dogs)
…Feed your puppy all their meals using food-dispensing toys like KONG® KONG®-Stuffing Pointers Dogs are genetically programmed to hunt for their food, and many behavior problems can be traced back…
KONG Stuffing
Dogs are genetically programmed to hunt for their food. A prime reason for behavior problems is that, unlike working dogs, companion dogs get so few mental challenges or tasks to…
180 Turn Command
…one. Otherwise, say “yes!” to mark the behavior. A quiet area without distractions for practicing. 10 minutes 2–3 times daily. Prerequisites Your dog needs to be able to walk easily…
Selecting a Boarding Facility
…with at least a few weeks of intensive training in animal care, welfare, body language, behavior, basic medical triage, CPR, wound management, etc. If a scuffle breaks out between two…
Adopting an Undersocialized Kitten
…Depending on the individual temperament of the kitten, the behavior of the parents, their age and previous experiences, they may show fearful behavior such as hissing, swatting, scratching or biting—or…
Collars and Leashes
…and stress. • Can cause or exacerbate aggression or fearful behavior. • Can cause injury. • Inhumane – a pain inducing tool. Shock Collar AVOID • Causes pain. • Ineffective…
How to Introduce Cats
…behavior toward another cat. Most owners do this thinking they will teach the cat that the aggressive behavior is inappropriate, but it only ends up making the cat more stressed…
Recommended Cat Reading
This list of ten books offers a survey of some of the most informative literature on cat behavior and biology, and how to make a happy home with your feline….
Adoption Handbook – Dog
…principles Foundation behaviors (recall, sit, down, stay, focus) Dog training classes When Problems Arise Troubleshooting problem behavior (barking, chewing, jumping, pulling on leash, fearfulness in new environments) Common Misconceptions Additional…