Many dogs leave the room as soon as the “vacuum villain” shows up. They may tremble in fear, slink off to the couch to hide, or even bite or bark at the vacuum to make it go away. Why do dogs fear the vacuum?

By pairing the sight of the collar and leash with food, your new puppy should quickly form positive associations. The presence of the equipment will predict tasty treats, creating a positive emotional response to the leash and collar.

Teaching your cat to go to a mat is an easy behavior that supports exercise, enrichment, and engagement for you and your cat.

By focusing on the desirable behaviors your dog does naturally rather than correcting the undesirable ones, you are building a stronger relationship without force or stress.

When it comes to changing behavior, training alone is often not the answer. If your goal is to change behavior long-term, your pet will need behavior modification instead.

Cats are social animals and enjoy interactions with the humans in their lives.