Attention-seeking barking is when your dog barks for a request from you. Correcting this type of barking requires patience and a strong will. The technique is similar to dealing with a whining child-...

If you have a pet cat who loves to jump on tables or counters in your kitchen when you’re preparing lunch or dinner, try this simple and effective way to keep all four paws on the ground: Use ...

To teach your dog the command "Come," tell him to sit, and then walk a few yards away. Turn and call the dog by name, stressing the command "come," while giving a little tug on th...

To teach your dog how to heel, practice by walking with him on a leash. He must walk at the same pace as you on your left side. Repeat "Heel" regularly and point to your leg. Give a sharp...

Cats are instinctively clean and prefer to relieve themselves in private and bury their waste. Provide a litter box for your kitten. Keep the box in a quiet area. A kitten may have to be confined to...

-Provide constant access to an approved elimination area. If you are home, take your puppy there every 45 minutes or less. - Praise and reward your puppy each and every time for eliminating in the...

It’s better to start socialization slowly so that your puppy is not frightened than to rush and force your puppy to meet new things and people which might tramatize him and set back his social s...

Puppy socialization is very important for a new puppy. The critical socialization period is before the puppy is 12 weeks (or 3 months) of age. After 12 weeks, the puppy must continue socialization t...

Barking due to a dog’s insecurities can be cured by allowing your dog to experience more and socialize more in his life. The more familiar your dog is exposed to people and things such as mailm...

Most continuous barking which occurs when the dog’s owner is away is because of doggie boredom. When your dog barks because he is bored, it is quite easy to stop the barking behavior. Just relie...

To solve your dog’s barking problem, you must first figure out why he is barking. Make sure that your dog has enough socialization, physical exercise, and mental stimulation. Socialize your dog...

Give your dog items that are appropriate to chew, encourage him to play with it, and praise him for chewing on it. Puppies can’t read minds and won’t know what he can and can’t chew ...

The secret to teaching a dog where to go potty is to take him to the appropriate spot very often and reward him with praise, treats, and games) when he goes potty in the area. Also, be extremely atte...

If your dog digs into and knocks over trashcans, place trashcans where your dog can’t get them (such as under the sink) or secure their lids so contents can’t come out. Buy a trashcan with...

If your dog has discovered the cat’s litter box as an opportunity to feast on kitty "treasures" (yuck!), put the litter box on a higher ledge, like a shelf or on top of the washing ma...