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Pet Training 101; learn how to teach your dog or cat everything from the essential commands to party tricks.

7 Special Ways
Losing a pet resembles losing a relative. To some, it implies expressing farewell to their dearest companion, their trustful friend, a piece of their heart.
By Lubna Zareen3 years ago in Petlife
5 Simple Ways to Get Your Dog to Pay Attention
Do you find yourself trying hopelessly to get your dog’s attention? Does “in one ear and out the other” sound familiar? Or does your dog find it easy to listen to you until he sees the dreaded mail carrier? Whatever the case, it’s important that us owners are able to capture and hold our dog’s attention. Just imagine the consequences if our dog ran onto a busy road and was not able to listen to us calling him back!
By Roy bultter3 years ago in Petlife
How to Train Your Puppy Fast: A Step-by-Step Guide
Did you know that the first year of a puppy's life is the most crucial when it comes to training? This is because until they are about one year old, puppies have a much stronger instinct to follow what their instincts are telling them than they do afterwards. After their first birthday, their brain starts to develop new connections at a slower rate. This means that after this age, it becomes harder to train your puppy instead of easier, as it was before. This article will provide you with all the information you need in order to begin training your puppy and continue doing so until he reaches adulthood. Follow the steps below and you won't have any trouble getting started.
By Brian Silva3 years ago in Petlife
Sarge My Beautiful Boy
I saw this challenge days ago and my instinct was to shut my laptop, let the sadness fester for weeks, and return to it, at a later date. Well, the later date is now and I have two hours to deadline. Procrastination, one of my greatest features. This one has lived up to the word "challenge" as this may be the most difficult and beautiful article I have ever had to write.
By Jamie LeFebvre 3 years ago in Petlife
Meeting Denali
I remember the first time I met my best friend in life and I will cherish that memory forever. I walked into her previous owner’s home and she barked at me timidly, then circled around my person, growling. Her owner, Matthew, said, “Denali, it’s o.k. girl!” Obediently, with her tail between her legs, she walked to the corner of the room and laid down, watching my every move. The humans talked for a while as she laid there in her safe place, watching me, sizing up my intentions within this house.
By Amy Hall3 years ago in Petlife
The Hidden Inner World
I've always tried to imagine what animals think and feel when I'm with them. What common ground of experience do we have? Could we even comprehend their emotional existence? I think we can, especially dogs. Our last dog was a rescued Great Dane called Jess. A beautiful and gentle giant. It sounds funny to say, but she was a very respectful dog. She was incredibly gentle with children and older people, polite and reserved with visitors but unleashed her most outlandish behavior around us. Perhaps her best trait was that if you wanted a duvet day, she'd spend all day on the sofa watching TV with you. Truly dogs can be introverts too. Sometimes, I'd watch a nature documentary or rugby over something I wanted because those were her favorite things to watch. As adorable as it sounds, in reality, I think those excited her prey instinct, especially when tackles were made. But then again, do deeper primordial themes not underpin all that we find entertaining as well?
By Vince Mac3 years ago in Petlife
A Good Bad Dog
I was phobic of dogs for more than 20 years. I would cross the street when I saw a dog coming. I would have silent, frozen panic attacks if a dog approached me. I would hide in cars until friends put their dogs away, and the thought of a beach, a park or a path would be tainted with the fear of encountering someone walking a dog. I once bodily threw a coworker towards a car with a dog sticking out of the window, using her as a human shield when he startled me.
By Regina Grimm3 years ago in Petlife
THE DOS AND DON'TS OF TRAINING YOUR DOG NOT TO JUMP
Jumping is a common issue among most dogs and one that many new dog owners have problems with. While it’s difficult to train your dog not to jump, there are certain steps you can take to lessen the chances of your dog jumping on people and other animals. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of training your dog not to jump, so you can feel confident when you’re around other people with their dogs or when your dog jumps up on someone else’s pet or child.
By Timothy 3 years ago in Petlife
My Favorite Curse
As a child, I heard it called “The Jewish Mother’s Curse.” As an adult, I learned it was common in most households, regardless of background.
By Jodi Lasky3 years ago in Petlife
How to train a dog to smile?
A dog grinning gives a very sunny and warm feeling, and makes people think that the dog likes her very much. This kind of dog is very likable, but not all dogs grin. If you want to Your dog laughs like this, and you can train it to do so. How to train a dog to smile? Here are a few ways to teach you how to train your dog to smile.
By Be Inspired - Be Motivated3 years ago in Petlife
The Importance of Keeping Your Dog Mentally Stimulated
Raise your hand if your dog has ever pestered you, following you from room to room with a bored face? If so, rest assured, you are not alone! Boredom and pent-up energy are the most common reasons dogs develop behavioral problems. Most dogs living in urban settings spend a good chunk of their time alone, and the biggest perk of their day may be seeing their beloved owners coming home. This is a moment of great excitement and celebration and can often be too much to handle for a tired owner who has spent eight hours in the office.
By Sohail Islam3 years ago in Petlife
The Importance of Keeping Your Dog Mentally Stimulated
Raise your hand if your dog has ever pestered you, following you from room to room with a bored face? If so, rest assured, you are not alone! Boredom and pent-up energy are the most common reasons dogs develop behavioral problems. Most dogs living in urban settings spend a good chunk of their time alone, and the biggest perk of their day may be seeing their beloved owners coming home. This is a moment of great excitement and celebration and can often be too much to handle for a tired owner who has spent eight hours in the office.
By Laderyckia harris3 years ago in Petlife