Animal training
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You'll find a wide range of toys and accessories in specialist pet product shops, among which you will find the Kong - a very special dog product that every owner should know about.
It can be used by both adult dogs and puppies, and is a really useful tool for dogs with special needs.
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If you have a dog who likes playing with balls, you've probably thrown a tennis ball for them to chase from time to time. But without knowing it, you are using an object that is unhealthy for your dog's dental health and should not be considered a dog toy.
Do you want to know if tennis balls are bad...
Teaching a canary to sing correctly is a task that requires dedication and a passion for birds. Canaries are very sweet, cheerful and active animals you'll enjoy waking up to every morning - if you can keep birds, this is a perfect choice!
We at AnimalWised want to help you make the most of your relationship...
Certain dog breeds such as Border Collies or German Shepherds need mental stimulation to be happily relaxed. In fact, many problems such as anxiety and stress can be solved with the use of intelligence toys.
Any dog can benefit from this type of game because it stimulates them mentally and is also...
Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety when their owners leave them home alone. Such anxiety can cause dogs to bark endlessly, urinate and even wreck the entire home.
This AnimalWised article talks about using the Kong for separation anxiety.
However, remember that you should go to an ethologist...
Scolding a dog refers to the act of reprimanding or chastising a dog for inappropriate behavior. It is a form of verbal correction used by dog owners or trainers to discourage behaviors that are considered undesirable or unacceptable. Scolding typically involves using a firm tone of voice and specific...
One of the major headaches of new dog owners is house training the puppy. No one wants to come across 'surprises' at home, but when your dog is still very small and cannot control itself, this is perfectly normal. However, do not worry. At AnimalWised we have some amazing puppy house training tips to...
Cats love to meow all the time. At the end of the day, it is their way of getting attention or communicating with us or the environment around them.
Most of us laugh and think it's funny, but... what if your cat starts to meow all night long? Of course, that's not so funny or fun anymore. How can you...
Jealousy in dogs is not necessarily an emotion of which dogs are capable. Humanizing a dog is dangerous as it can lead to improper care, even if a guardian is well intentioned. By ascribing human emotions like jealousy, we may mask the true underlying problem and fail to address it. With this context,...
Humans have rights according to international human rights law (IHRL), even if they are upheld differently depending on where you live. These rights grant us some basic protections from harm and are useful when making policy decisions on how we are treated. You may not be aware that animals have similar...
Walking a dog does not just mean taking them down the street and letting them do their business. There is much more to it than that. The walk should be a relaxing time for your animal, by always doing what is best for your dog.
This article will explain 5 things you do wrong when you walk your dog, so...
You will see a dog personality change due to alterations in their behavior. These changes can be brought on by physiological, psychological or environmental factors, but even the passage of time will affect our dog's personality to varying degrees. While we may be concerned if our dog's personality...
Basic dog training commands are the orders which guardians use to ensure that canines and humans can coexist within the family. Some people think that dog training is about teaching our dog tricks, but this is secondary education for dogs. Primary education requires training which will help to establish...