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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Vizsla is a Hungarian pointer, utilized by the Magyar nomadic tribe along with their falcons, to hunt birds and track game. They need a lot of vigorous activity, but as long as they get it, they are gentle enough to lie quietly by Grandpa's feet as he snoozes.
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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.
