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  • Uno o Varios Gatos: Pros y Contras

    Considerations When Getting a Second Cat

    Me gustaría tener un gato, pero alguien me ha dicho que debería coger dos, ¿es verdad? Los gatos se consideran tradicionalmente criaturas solitarias, pero a pesar de que es cierto que en su conducta manifiestan aspectos de independencia, se sabe que en realidad son animales sociales que disfrutan de la interacción con individuos de su misma o de otra especie.

  • Using Food and Treats for Training Cats

    Treats are a wonderful way to provide positive reinforcement to your cat during a training session. Choose low-calorie foods such as green beans, zucchini squash, and watermelon. Avoid foods that are potentially harmful, such as chocolate, garlic, onions, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and products that have xylitol. Limit high-calorie treats and keep treats within 10% of your cat's daily calorie intake. Keeping training sessions short and engaging while providing appropriate foods as treats can be a wonderful way to strengthen the human-animal bond.

  • Using Food and Treats for Training Dogs

    Treats are a wonderful way to provide positive reinforcement to your dog during a training session. Choose low-calorie foods such as green beans, carrots, and watermelon. Avoid foods that are potentially harmful such as chocolate, garlic, onions, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and products that may have xylitol. Limit high-calorie treats and keep treats within 10% of your dog's total daily calorie intake. Keeping training sessions short and engaging while providing appropriate foods as treats can be a wonderful way to strengthen the human-animal bond.

  • Using Predictability, Scheduling, and Enrichment to Train Your Dog

    Every dog has wants and needs, including social interaction, physical exercise, intellectual exercise, and time to rest. When their needs are met predictably and enrichment is consistently available, dogs experience less stress and frustration and may be less likely to develop problematic behaviors.

  • Using Predictable Rewards to Train Your Dog

    Predictability and trust are important foundations for training your dog. Learning what your dog finds rewarding and strategically providing rewards at the right time will promote the desired behavior to happen more and more often. Punishment techniques using physical force and conflict can result in increased aggression and should be avoided.

  • Using Reinforcement and Rewards to Train Your Pet

    Pets readily learn to engage in appropriate, desired behaviors through positive reinforcement methods. Reward-based training improves communication and provides enrichment for pets and people alike.

  • Uso de Bozales en Perros - Perros

    Muzzle Training for Dogs

    Si el perro tiene tendencias agresivas, sería irresponsable poner en riesgo la salud de terceros por no tomar las precauciones adecuadas. La gente suele evitar a los perros con bozal, lo que reduce las posibilidades de que el animal se sienta provocado y ataque.

  • Uso de las Jaulas en Perros - Perros

    How to Crate Train Your Dog

    Los perros son animales altamente sociales, lo que los convierte en excelentes animales de compañía. Pueden ser guardianes eficaces, compañeros de juegos y ejercicio y fuente de afecto y consuelo.

  • Vocalización Excesiva en Gatos

    Cat Behavior Problems: Vocalization

    La mayoría de las quejas relacionadas con los maullidos de los gatos suelen referirse a su intensidad y persistencia o al hecho de que maúllan durante la noche, cuando los propietarios y los vecinos intentan dormir.

  • What Your Dog's Cute Behaviors Really Mean

    Most dog owners would agree that our canine friends are doggone cute. Some of their expressions and actions simply amplify their “cuteness.” But are they born with the innate “cuteness”, or do they learn how to be cute? This article discusses some of the reasons for these cute expressions and behaviors.