Leash pulling: harness or collar? EN
My 1-year-old dog pulls constantly on walks. A friend suggested a front-clip harness. Is that better than a collar, and how do I train loose-leash walking?
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Litter training tips for a rescue kitten EN
Our rescue kitten sometimes pees next to the litter box. The box is in the hallway. Any tips?
Dog pulls towards every passer-by EN
My dog is friendly but pulls towards every person on the street, hoping for attention. He ignores treats when someone is close. How can we teach him to pass calmly?
Cat will not let me trim her claws EN
My six-year-old cat hisses and struggles when I try to trim her claws. One claw already catches on fabric. How can I make the procedure less stressful?
Puppy bites the leash on walks EN
Our six-month-old puppy grabs the leash during walks and sometimes growls while pulling it. Toys do not always help. How do we stop this?
How to keep a kitten off the table EN
Our five-month-old kitten jumps on the kitchen table all the time. We say no and lift her down, but she comes back. Is there a more effective method?
Dog barks at the doorbell EN
My dog starts barking loudly the moment the doorbell rings and does not stop until someone opens the door. Can we teach him to calm down without punishment?
Cat scratches the new sofa EN
Our three-year-old cat used to scratch the old sofa and now targets the new one. The scratching post is next to it, but she ignores it. What can we do?
Puppy is afraid of the lift EN
Our four-month-old puppy freezes and trembles when she sees the lift. We live on the eighth floor and carry her. How can we help her get used to it?
Puppy bites during play — how to stop it? EN
Our 4-month-old puppy gets excited and bites our hands when we play. We have toys, but hands seem more fun. How do we teach him not to bite?