Pets

66 tips · Small tricks. Big impact.

Always move the feather wand away from the catBack-of-hand test for hot pavementBlink slowly to signal calm to a catBring the familiar bed and food on tripsCardboard food puzzle: toilet roll tubes in a lid or a small box with holesCare for paw pads regularly with paw balmChain several tricks into one routineChange direction when the dog pullsCheck between the toes for grass seedsCheck claw length: paper test and floor-clicking testChoose a rigid plastic carrierClick the clicker and hand over a treat right afterCoat a pill with a little wet-food gravyCount litter boxes as cats plus oneDemonstrate the clipping motion without touching the nailDo not forget the dewclawDo not rush grooming stepsEnd a laser game with a treatFile claws with a grinder instead of clippingGet the cat used to brushing graduallyGet the dog used to grinder noise during mealsGet the puppy used to paw handling earlyGrow cat grass from seed at homeHide a treat under your foot to get eye contactHide food around the flat for the cat to findHunt-style play before a meal, then the bowlKeep only a few toys out at a timeKeep the cat's claw length in check to reduce scratchingLay a towel in the carrier as a floor linerLeave the carrier open so the cat can get used to itLengthen carrier time step by stepLet the dog sniff the nail tools firstLet the trail age before sending the dogLoading ramp for older or large dogsNever let the cat roam free in the carPacking list for traveling with a dogPartly cover the carrier with a clothPick a large litter tray with a low entryPlace the pill far back on the tonguePlace the scratching post where the cat already scratchesPropagate catnip from cuttingsPut a litter box on every floorRaised ceramic bowl instead of a deep dishRecall practice with treat scatter and running awayRegister the microchip number in a pet registerReward generously after every single clipReward the cat when it uses the scratching postScatter food to calm down after playScatter treats for sniffing: on a towel or on grassSet up a window seat with a view for the catSet up the travel crate at home and practice short car ridesSnuffle mat from a rubber mat and fabric stripsSpread short sniffing sessions over the dayStart car training in a parked carStart the engine while the cat sits in its carrierStop bleeding after cutting a claw too shortStop every two to three hours on car tripsStop when the leash goes tightSupervise the cat with any new toyTeach touch as a recall cueThe hunting drive does not depend on hungerTreat rolls hung on a stringTrim claws in a quiet placeTrim only one claw per paw per dayUse a cue word when the cat goes into the carrierWipe or wash paws after a walk