VK HowTo - Pets & Animals

Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:01:39 -0700

It seeems that today everyone is constantly busy, even kids. My friend's daughter has an extremely complicated schedule, even now that school is out. She has dance class, sports and even scheduled play dates. When does she get to be a kid? Her parents are just as bad. I've been volunteering at Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary, a local non-profit animal rescue group here in Las Vegas and finally convinced them to get a dog from them.

Chico Visits the Vet

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:47:40 -0800

A man's best friend is his dog. However, a visit to the vet can be a harrowing experience for both of them. Tony Roberts recounts his first visit to the Vet with his new friend in Spain a little rescue dog

Feeding and Training a Cat

Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:23:40 -0800

You love your pet and want to give her the best to make them look and feel great.
Good food and regular exercise or training would give your pet look healthy and feel healthy. A healthy body has a healthy mind -holds true for cats too. A 'perfect' feeling cat would be playful and a great companion.

Training your puppy - eliminating biting behaviors

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:06:05 -0800

The day when a new pet is brought into a family is always exciting for all the members.
As they say "Well begun is Half Done", holds true in case of puppy training too.

This is a good time to start training the puppy. Since the puppy has to adjust to his new home, you can train it for proper puppy behaviour and discourage inappropriate behaviour.

Cat Training - The Meows and the Purrs

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:45:12 -0800

A Cat 'meows'. Yes it sounds so good but if it meows loudly and continuously, then the same sound becomes irritating. What do you think the reason can be? Is it hungry?

Cat Training With a Clicker

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:35:08 -0700

Clicker training is a reinforcement or reward for a cat when training them. Clickers are use most often for support when training a cat for a reward. Cats associate the clicker with a good behavior they will use for a long time. Clicker training is associated with classical condition (they associate the sound with food.) and operant conditioning (cat performs movement to receive food).

Cat Training Aides

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:31:20 -0700

The market is flooded with all different types of aids for training a cat. From simple little things to very large expense items, there are sprays to keep cats off furniture to large housing for cats, to a simple leash to help with training a cat.

Dog Training - the basic commands

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:55:32 -0700

There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful dog. For one thing, obedient and trained dogs are happier dogs, less likely to get into tussles with people or with other dogs. Another reason is that many communities require that the dogs living in their neighborhoods be well trained. This is especially true for many breeds thought to have aggression and behavior problems - dog breeds like pit bulls and rottweilers for instance.

Training Your New Puppy To Accept The Collar And Lead

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:30:01 -0800

Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that every dog must learn. Even the best trained dog should never be taken outside the home or yard without a sturdy collar and leash. Even if your dog is trained perfectly to go off lead, accidents and distractions do happen, and a collar, with proper identification attached, is the best way to be sure you will get your beloved companion back.

Cat Training For Severe Weather

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:13:58 -0800

Ever wonder if you should be training a cat for severe weather? Yes a cat can be trained for sever weather.

First, make sure that the cat has been to the vet for check ups and vaccines. This first will protect them from illness that they pick up during some natural severe weather you may be parted from your cat and this is a good protection that you can give them.

Dog Training - Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:47:48 -0800

Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training. Separation anxiety can manifest itself in many different ways, including chewing, destroying the owner's property, excessive barking, self destructive behavior and inappropriate urination and defecation.

Cat Behavior Training

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:41:35 -0800

Learning cat behaviors before you start training them would be a good idea for anyone that is going to train a cat's behavior.

Training Your Dog Not To Chase People, Bicycles, Joggers, etc.

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:27:15 -0800

Dogs by nature are predatory animals, and all predatory animals share the motivation to chase fleeing objects. While this may be a natural instinct, it is not appropriate when those fleeing objects are joggers, bicyclists or the mailman.

Cat Playing Or Fighting

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:23:25 -0800

With multi, cats can play rough. Outdoor cats that stay outside or can go outside will also play rough with other cats. Biting your ankles or arms can be play for your cat. Cats that have extra energy to play and have difficulty finding ways to release their energy can be a very playful cat.

Training Your New Puppy - Eliminating Bad Habits

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:41:26 -0800

Anyone who owns a dog or puppy will eventually run into the need to eliminate unwanted habits. While most dogs are eager to please their owners and smart enough to do what is asked of them, it is important for the owner to properly communicate just what constitutes acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.