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• CHILDREN AND PETS -The birth of a baby or adoption of a new child is associated with a great deal of anxiety, excitement, and stress for not only the family, but also the family pet. Some dogs and cats can have a difficult time adjusting to these changes, especially if this is your first child, but preparation and planning will help. more...
  
• Advice For The Warm Summer Months And Vacation Season - Summer and Vacation season can pose special problems for your pets. Help keep your pet healthy and safe by following these simple tips. more...
  
  CATS
  
• FELINE AGGRESSION: TERRITORIAL AND FEAR AGGRESSION TO HOUSEHOLD CATS - What is territorial aggression? Territorial aggression may be exhibited toward people or other animals (usually cats) that approach or reside on the pet’s property. Aggression can occur toward outside cats or to cats that live in the same household, especially new cats coming into the territory. more...
  
• MULTI-CAT HOUSEHOLDS - THE PROS AND CONS -
  I want to get a cat but someone told me I should get two together – is this true? Cats were once considered to be solitary creatures but, while there are some solitary aspects to their behavioural patterns, we now know that, although there may be individual differences, they are in fact social animals who benefit from interaction with their own and other species. more...
  
• FELINE HOUSE-SOILING -House-soiling in cats, also called feline inappropriate elimination, is the most common behavioral complaint of cat owners. Problem behaviors can be urine and/or stool deposited outside of the litter box, or marking behaviors. more...
  
  DOGS
  
• PUPPY – TRAINING BASICS - At what age can I start training my new puppy? You will be training your puppy from the moment you bring it home and start to house train. Puppies start learning from birth. Good breeders encourage handling and socialization from birth. more...
  
• DESTRUCTIVENESS – CHEWING - Why do dogs chew?
  Dogs, especially puppies are extremely playful and investigative. While play with people and other dogs is an important part of socialization and social development, exploration and object play are important ways for dogs to learn about their environment. more...
  
• CRATE TRAINING – A SAFE HAVEN FOR YOUR DOG  - Why might my dog need to be confined? Dogs are highly social animals that make wonderful pets. They can be effective as watchdogs, are excellent companions for play and exercise, and are sources of affection and comfort. more...
  
• CANINE AGGRESSION – OVERVIEW OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - Aggression is the most serious and dangerous behavior problem that dog owners may need to face. Since there are many different types of aggression, making a diagnosis, determining the prognosis (the chances of safe and effective correction) and developing an appropriate treatment plan are usually best handled with a veterinary or applied animal behaviorist. more...
  
• SEPARATION ANXIETY - How do I know if my pet’s problem is due to separation anxiety? Separation anxiety describes dogs that usually are overly attached or dependent on family members. They become extremely anxious and show distress behaviors of vocalization, destruction, house-soiling or inactivity when separated from the owners. more...