Living with multiple pets can be challenging at times. But if you decide to introduce a cat, it’s going to take a little bit of forethought and planning. After all, cats need time to get used to their new environments and other pets. Fortunately, there are many ways to introduce a cat into your home while keeping everyone happy. Keep reading to learn about five things to consider before introducing a cat to a multi-pet household, as well as how to prepare your home for your new pet.
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If there is one thing that Albuquerque is most proud of, aside from its scenic spots and beautiful desert landscapes, is how the local government deal with animal cruelty. They have strict laws against abuse and neglect. If you leave your dog in the snow, rain, cold, or heat, you will be charged with a fourth-degree felony.
Indeed, the city is a haven for pets.
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Our pets are a member of our family. They offer hours of companionship and affection, not to mention fun and adventure. But they are, in their own way, a dependent. It’s a lot of responsibility for a first time pet owner to adjust to.
Whether you’re a single person looking for a furry friend for company, or a family in need of a new puppy as a protector and friend, getting your first family dog is a great adventure.
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The Contemporary Pet thanks Katie Kensey for today’s article. She blogs about her dogs and their lives in the agility circuit at Adventures With Wolfpack. You can read more about Katie and the Wolfpack by going to our About page and clicking on Contributors.
With the wealth of options of dog sports to participate in, it’s often difficult to know which sports your dog will like.
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So, you’re expecting a baby. Congratulations! You are probably very excited about everything that’s to come. However, you may also be nervous about several challenges, particularly if you’re already the parent of a loving pup.
New parents might feel nervous about introducing their baby to a dog that’s already in their lives. This nervousness is warranted, since a new baby presents many changes for a dog; maybe the dog is used to being the baby of the family and will be mad or sad about losing attention.
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Following up on a plea for help from a reader whose Corgi was engaging in excessive barking, this article addresses how and who to utilize when trying to cope with an unwanted behavior.
Let’s start with trainers. When do you need one? Why do you need one? What style of dog training do you want to use when working with your dog?
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We recently heard from a reader who has a dog with a barking problem:
I have a Corgi that barks. A LOT. He barks at the doorbell, he barks at people walking by our house, he barks at leaves. Why does he bark at literally everything? How can I stop this? I’m okay if he barks when he’s warning us of a valid threat, but leaves??
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Dog parks are popping up all over the place these days. Every major city has at least one, and hundreds of towns of all sizes now have parks where dogs are free to roam off leash. These grassy confines usually offer amenities such as toys, obstacle courses, fresh drinking water and areas reserved specifically for pets to “do their business.” There are also strict rules about how canines and humans alike should behave at dog parks.
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This week, the question is from Lori Hilliard, editor of “The Contemporary Pet.” We’re ALL still learning and are happy to take advantage of our wonderful contributors to answer our pet behavior questions.
“My dog Soldier always picks out a particular flower in my flower beds and will pee on that one flower each day until he kills it, then he’ll move on to another one.
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Responsible dog owners train their dogs properly to prevent dog bites, but you can’t always depend on the responsible behavior of a dog owner when you’re approached by or are approaching a dog. Even dogs you are familiar with can unexpectedly bite if they are startled, don’t feel well or aren’t in the mood to interact. To protect yourself from dog bites, it’s imperative to know how to interact with dogs properly and when to back away.
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