Teach Your Dog to Stand/Stay
Proper application of a flea/tick preventative is important to its overall effectiveness, but as we Pet Parents know, keeping your dog still while you're applying it can be challenging. To help make this process easier on you and your dog, teach him to “Stand/Stay.” This simply means that the dog is standing on all fours and staying still or not moving his feet.
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: 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 »
Take a bow
Teaching your dog to “Take a Bow” is fun and easy! A doggie “bow” is when the dog’s front elbows are on the floor and his back end is in the air, like a big stretch. You’ve probably seen your dog do this when he is playing or when he wakes up. It’s a natural behavior for most dogs and …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 »
Teach Your Dog to ''Leave It''
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!
Great books for the Pet Parent on your holiday list
