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Signs that your dog doesn't respect you: Know your pet better
Most specialists claim that your dog should see you as a leader, not a friend - that's the only way your pet can actually respect you. It's not about being unkind to your pet - it's about being its leader, because dogs need leaders to follow in nature.
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Some dogs might need an aviary: Be a good pet owner
Dogs aren't normally kept in cages or aviaries, but sometimes it might be extremely useful. It's especially beneficial if your dog isn't well-trained, or has discipline issues that you can't fix quickly.
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Teaching your dog to protect: Training tips
If you need a guard dog, then you have to teach it how to protect your house well - it's not something they naturally know. While some dogs are smart and can learn new things well, it still takes time and patience to achieve better results.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs tips Animals 10 October 2023
How you can't train your cat: Learn more about your pets
Cats can be great companions and friends to many people, but they can't be trained as well as dogs - it's simply not part of their nature. Therefore, it's usually not about teaching it to do new tricks - it's mostly about reinforcing bad habits and changing them.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets habits Animals 17 September 2023
Dogs that are the easiest to train: Pick the best companion
While each dog has a different personality, its breed and age affect its cognitive abilities and habits a lot. That's why it's so hard to train some dogs - they simply can't or don't want to learn new tricks.
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Some dogs are hard to train: Learn more about your pets
Everyone likes well-trained smart dogs, but some pets seem to be way harder to train properly. It's not always because they're silly or unruly - there are plenty of other factors that can affect their learning abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets tips mistakes Animals 9 September 2023
Your pet's personality traits: Things that form your pet's character
Pets' personality traits are influenced by a combination of genetic factors, early experiences, socialization, and environmental influences. Just like humans, pets have their own unique personalities that contribute to their behavior and interactions.
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Signs that your dog doesn't see you as a leader: Your pet might need different training
Being a leader is vital for a dog owner who wants their pet to behave well. If your dog doesn't see you as a leader, it may exhibit certain behaviors that indicate a lack of respect or obedience.
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How emotional support animals are different from regular pets: Roles and privileges
Emotional support animals and regular pets share some similarities, such as providing companionship and comfort to their owners. They are vital for people dealing with emotional stress sometimes, so they have different purposes and roles in their lives.
Kate Yakimchuk pets support Animals 3 August 2023
How not to let your dog manipulate you: Make your dog training effective
It's essential to establish a healthy and balanced relationship with your dog to avoid being manipulated. Dogs are intelligent animals that can pick up on human behavior and responses, so setting clear boundaries and being consistent in your actions will help prevent manipulation.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs manipulation pets Animals 28 July 2023
Things to avoid when training a puppy: Use only harmless and effective methods
When training a puppy, there are certain things you should avoid to ensure a positive and successful learning experience. Some of these things are just ineffective, and others are simply dangerous.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets puppies Animals 27 July 2023