A couple folks have asked me about introducing new cats to their cat family, or even getting a kitten to keep a senior cat company. So I did a little homework because there are lots of myths and incomplete information when it concerns bringing a friend home for your senior cat. An article in Cat Fancy, […]
Havanese As a pet sitter in Colorado Springs, pet owners recently asked me how to calm an anxious pet when they are away. A lot has to do with the sitter watching a pet’s behavior and then helping to calm the pet. Music is a good alternative technique to use when you are gone for a few hours. Music and […]
Pet sitters are often asked how to solve some pet problems. Pet sitters are not behaviorists, but we do learn a few tricks in the trade. So, how many times have you had to reinforce your fence or just look at the moonscape of your backyard? Have you said ‘enough already’? There are lots of […]
Age and where you got your kitten or cat plays a role in training your cat. So some simple questions. Where did you get your cat? How old was your feline when you brought it home? Most kittens and cats bond to humans between 7 and 14 weeks old. A cat adopted from the Humane […]
So much to do with your puppy that the ‘stay’ command doesn’t seem like a priority, but it is. This single command can keep your pet from jumping on visitors, disappearing in a crowd, or running into a busy street. Remember, dogs are pack animals and You are the leader. Accept that role for starters. […]
The rosy boa (Charina spp.) is considered one of the best snakes for beginners because they are so calm as well as attractive. The boa’s native range is in the American Southwest region, into the Baja and Sonoran Mexico. In the U.S. they are found in California and Arizona, as well as the Colorado and […]
realk9solutions.com We love our pets and it is so hard to discipline them sometimes. The fact is you, your dog, and your friends will benefit from a little training. By the way, dog training techniques are sometimes applied to birds and cats, so … pay attention. 😀 There are three essential things you want to teach […]
I’ve seen lots of information about cat and kitten diet and nutrition. Unlike dogs, cats nutrition needs are much different because of their natural prey. Cats are obligate carnivores. Their diets should consist mostly of meat protien like poultry, beef, rabbit, venison and fish. Other diet boosters are eggs and cottage cheese. Veterinarians have varying […]
I love birds and sometimes I frighten them by being too fast and forward with them. I know lots of people put themselves in a position to be bitten by not knowing a little bit about bird body language and when to back off. In Parrot Forum article, “Reading your Parrot’s Body Language,” http://tiny.cc/8g69i, the […]
I went over dog park etiquette and one of the big factors is dog aggression. I love this poster I found at http://lovemypitbull.wordpress.com/, “Top Myths about Dog Aggression.” There are lots of reasons dogs are aggressive and this is a great list to consider. Frankly, dogs are pack animals and they assert dominance to protect or […]
