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My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue?
Putting a cat on a leash and walking it around isn't species-appropriate. You can and should do that with a dog, but cats usually hate that. They value their autonomy.
The idea "My cat will feel safe ...
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Dog likes walks, but is terrified of walk preparation
Please consider that the problem might not be the harness itself, but how you act with the harness.
Chihuahuas are small dogs and can be slinky when they want to avoid something. If you grab her, lift ...
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My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue?
I think it is best to stop the walks; cats have a very good memory, so you
will have to change the way she gets her exercise. Since she has a very good memory, she will remember that there are cows on ...
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How long and often should I walk my pig?
Pigs and dogs are actually quite comparable - in size, development and intelligence. Therefore I'd like to refer you to this question: How often and long should I walk my puppy?
There is a 5 minute ...
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Dog likes walks, but is terrified of walk preparation
The Harness May Be Uncomfortable
I have a Golden Retriever and, like most Goldens, she LOVES going out and about. But she was showing similar signs (not wanting to come over and put the harness on, ...
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My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue?
According to my vet, whom I trust utterly, it's absolutely fine for cats to live inside all the time.
First up: make sure you feed them an appropriate amount. Read the packaging, get advice from your ...
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Does an adult dog need regular walks if it has a large yard to run in?
Optimally every dog would get a couple of hours of walk time every day. Also optimally there would not be any dogs in the shelter.
As long as the yard is large enough for the dog to get up to speed ...
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Cat Toy(s) For Energetic Cat
In addition to Rebecca RVT's excellent suggestions, I would recommend almost any container or packing materials.Cats are notorious for their love of boxes!I can say without hesitation, my many cats ...
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How to keep Husky/GSD from slowly increasing the effort he puts into pulling?
This is quite a common issue that tends to happen with dogs, especially as they reach the one year old mark. Huskies in particular tend to pull, that's why they make great sled dogs!
I would start by ...
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How long walking a cat is too long?
Cats can walk for several kilometers but they will need multiple breaks during the walk, if you are able to give the cat some resting periods during the walk they will be able to handle it.
A cat's ...
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Cat Toy(s) For Energetic Cat
A few options I can think of:
Wireless cat mice - this one you can control
HEXBUG mouse - this one moves on its own
Petsafe Pounce - mouse moves randomly in a circle
Petsafe lazer toy - lazer moves ...
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What is best escape proof harness / leash for a cat?
I have been using an H-style cat harness with no regrets on my young energetic neutered male (age nine months when I got him) for six months. The H-style harness is two loops, one around the neck and ...
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Dog likes walks, but is terrified of walk preparation
Our terrier is similarly unhappy with the process of putting her harness on. She doesn't actively resist when you've got her, but she does try to hide under the bed or table. We've tried various ...
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What level of output laser pointer is safe for a cat?
Color has nothing to do with intensity. No color is inherently "safer". However, the color green is more apparent to the human eye - so a 150mw red laser will appear dimmer than a 150mw green laser. ...
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Do you think my dogs are exercised enough?
I'd say you answered your own question right with this sentence:
...and for the rest of the day, sleep or watch me or TV.
If your dogs would have to burn more energy, they wouldn't do that.
We've ...
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Can a hamster run around a room instead of having a wheel?
No, if a hamster has sufficient space, they do not need a wheel. A wheel is just a way to work around not having enough space to exercise. I'm sure a hamster would love having a that much space to run ...
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How to exercise when you have a dog?
It sounds like your dog thinks you're trying to play. If you watch dogs (especially young dogs) play with each other, you'll see them bow and twist rapidly, which is probably similar to your ...
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Cat becomes cross-eyed only after rigorous exercise/play. Why?
Siamese cats often have a neurological oddity which routes some of the nerves from each eye to the same hemisphere of the brain, rather than crossing over as is normal in mammals. (Websearch "siamese ...
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How to exercise a dog when stuck indoors for long periods of time (e.g. during winter)?
In addition to existing suggestions I'd like to add:
Don't assume your dog won't like snow and cold weather. This can differentiate between individual dogs. One of our Huskies just loves cold air ...
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How to exercise a dog when stuck indoors for long periods of time (e.g. during winter)?
You should look into play groups for your pup. Even if you can only get to 1 per week it will be nice to have a large indoor space where your pup can run around with other dogs and really get some of ...
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My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue?
First of all, I applaud your desire to help your cat get some exercise and stay healthy.
Instead of being exciting, all of the sounds, sights, and smells of the outdoors seem to create an ...
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My cat seems to dislike the idea of a morning walk. Should I continue?
This is an unpopular opinion, but that doesn't make it any less true: You shouldn't have gotten a cat if you can't provide a suitable living area.
Because you already have the cat, and as a life long ...
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Is it okay to let my dog run when she's scared?
I know I'm late to the party but I don't feel that the answer made is satisfying so I'll add my thoughts here.
While I do understand the concept of you running with the dog I'm with your second ...
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Is it okay to let my dog run when she's scared?
Yes, but keep a limit on the length of the leash.
Most leashes are retractable and adjustable. You can give her a bit of space to move around and run, but keep her from running into traffic or ...
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How to prevent two dogs from chasing each other around the house?
When they exhibit unacceptable behavior, you must correct them while they are doing it. Not after. By the time they move on to their next thought it's already too late. Dogs live in the moment and do ...
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Should I feed my dog before exercising?
Confirm with your vet (presumably the person administering the vaccine) but I would think it better to feed after exercise. If feeding prior to exercise, maybe feed in small portions or use a ridged ...
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Cat Toy(s) For Energetic Cat
I think good toys are in the eye of the cat. I have a bunch of bought toys that my cat plays with sometimes (his favorite being a tube looking stuffed animal thing with a feather on the end), but his ...
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Why is my cat growling at the laser dot?
Cats love laser pointers because they can see something you can't - the dot never stops moving. Cats are attracted to movement, it stimulates them. So, within the dot the light is constantly moving ...
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