Pet and parent bonding: training, toys, and treats for your cat
Learning the ropes
A new domain to reign: making your new cat feel at home
Your new cat is counting on you to provide the right nutrition, socialization, healthcare and grooming. Help her with the transition to her new home with these tips from PetSmart experts:
How to introduce her to the family
The benefits of training with treats
Some people are reluctant to use food during training, for whatever reason. When you train your dog, the dog is doing the correct behavior to either: 1) get something he wants; or 2) avoid something he doesn’t want. Personally, I’d rather have my dog work to get a reward, than to avoid a punishment. I also don’t get my feelings hurt …Read more »
Litter basics for the new cat owner
Cats are picky about cleanliness, location, and type of litter. Remember this, or your cat may choose to do her business in another spot in your house. To avoid cat litter box issues, below is some easy-to-follow litter box advice.
Choosing a litter box
A full-size, easy-to-clean, plastic litter box is available at your pet store.
Picking a collar for your dog
Have you ever wondered what type of dog collar or harness you should use on your dog? The following list will help you make an informed decision. All of these tools are meant to be used with a fixed-length leash, not a retractable (flexi) leash.
If Your Pet Could Talk: Can pets suffer from holiday stress?
If Your Pet Could Talk: Dr. Suzanne Hetts provides holiday tips and information for PetSmart this holiday season to help …Read more »
If Your Pet Could Talk: Keep pets off the naughty list this holiday season with tips from PetSmart
Whether battling the frightful weather outside or carefully hanging stockings by the chimney, 71 million U.S. households face the seasonal …Read more »
Picking the right training class
Wondering which dog training class is the right one for you? The following descriptions of PetSmart accredited dog training classes can help you decide:
Potty Training Seminars (for Pet Parents only – no pets), which are one-time classes that last one hour, are great for people that have not yet gotten their new dog or for someone that has …Read more »
Believing the myths about pets can turn around and bite you
Think you know your pets? Try this true or false test courtesy of PetSmart Pet Expert, Dr. Robyn Jaynes:
Tips to keep your pooch behaving his holiday best
The holidays are here and what better gift to give yourself than a well-mannered pooch? Since the holidays usually include guests of some sort, we’ve included tips to help Fido be the hit of your holidays!
