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The Fourth of July Doesn’t Have to Be “Feline Fright Night”!

On By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions, Training TidBits6 Comments

The 4th of July is a favorite day of celebration for many people, but let’s be honest.  It’s a day of terror for many pets.  And while we're at it, let's be even more precise: the Forth of July might as well be renamed “Feline Fright Night” for most cats.  So what's a devoted cat guardian to do?? There is …

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Things That Go BOOM In The Night

On By Conscious Companion®In Awareness, Behavior Bites, Choosing Wisely, Health & Well Being of Your Animal Companions, Positive Training, Training TidBits9 Comments

June 28th 2014 Soon people all over the U.S. will be celebrating the Fourth of July and our neighbors to the north are preparing for Canada Day!  Folks everywhere are getting ready for the visual and sound Smörgåsbord paired with good food, great friends, and family.  However, most animals would probably order the food, but hold the fireworks. So while …

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The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

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Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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