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To the Rescue: How to Make Friends With a Friend's Cat
While my house is feline-free, I've got plenty of friends with kitty housemates. Most of the time, they're pretty receptive to my overtures, but here's an easy tip I've learned the sharp way.
When reaching out to pet a cat, approach with fingers tucked under and fist together.
An Earful of Air Makes the Mouth Empty
Remember that tip I shared for a noseful of air? Well, we've picked up another bit o' advice in those comments. TeamSugar user Yogaforlife recommended an earful next.
A Noseful of Air Makes the Medicine Go Down
It's funny how dogs who would normally devour any meal seem to know when you try to sneak in some meds. Even the teeny tiniest pill imaginable. True story, it happened to a friend of mine.
Winter Walk Time? Grab the Cooking Spray First!
If your pet's still hesitant about wintertime walks, and not as willing to wear the booties as you'd hope, try the tip I was emailed just this week: Prevent those painful ice balls between paw pads and spritz the paws with a cooking spray before talking that next potty break. You'll still need to wash his feet when he gets back in (which you should be doing anyway because of the possible poisons on the sidewalks), but this will at least combat the pain that makes summertime scampering look more like slinking down the street these days.
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To the Rescue: Pop Goes the Rope Toy in the Microwave
When I spotted this tip, I wondered why I didn't think of it myself! I know North's sweet plush toy collection can easily become a not-so-sweet breeding ground for all sorts of ickiness, just like your household sponge. I guess the yumyums stuck in your pet's teeth combined with floor dirt and slobber can create quite the coating!Just like people pop sponges into the microwave to kill bacteria, yeast, mold and more, you can actually do the same thing with your pup's favorite rope toy!
Quick Training Tip: Hand Touch
Even though many of us choose to keep our pets elsewhere during house parties, I think a friendly pup adds a special something to any bash. It's very important to have a well-trained pup in these settings . .
Spring Cleaning: DIY Pet Safe Cleaners
Happy Spring Cleaning! By no means do we neaten up our homes only once a year, but 'tis the season to start fresh. I'm trying to live a greener lifestyle and, as an former English major, I can't even pronounce half the chemicals in several household cleansers.
Pet Peeves: Keep Away From My Food!
Q: My cat is food-obsessed! I know that it can be a metabolic issue, diabetes, or a dislike of his dry food . .
Quick Training Tip: Bring It in Public
You've made great strides in pooch's training, so let's test his knowledge in the great outdoors. After all, as well as he may listen to you inside the house all alone, how will he fare with birds, grass, and other people around? Once your pup has mastered the words and you've varied the amount of treats and commands, begin seeing how quickly he'll sit without you saying anything or if he can hold his sit for a couple of seconds before a reward.
Quick Training Tip: Switch It Up
Next up, hold your pup's attention with regular, short sessions! Make training part of your daily routine – even just 10 minutes before breakfast or dinner can go a long way. Once your pup has mastered several commands (at least 85 percent of the time), gradually decrease the treats.
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