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Toilet Training is for Cats

Should pet parents train their cats to use the toilet? Pet parents sure go through a lot of cat litter.  Different cats like different litters so that adds to the expense in a multiple-cat household. To find out more about toilet training as an option, my pet parent bought the E-book Toilet Train My Cat. She found out that some breeds of cats learn faster…sounds like the smartest dog survey.


This book also covers constructing toilet-training contraptions…pet parents will have to be trained to do this part. Toilet training goes against a cats instincts so pet parents will have to be patient.  Since female pet parents expect the lid to be put down all the time, this will go against their natural instincts too. Going through the list of breeds, it would seem that a Japanese Bobtail owned by a male pet parent who never remembers to put the seat down might be the most successful cat to learn to use the toilet!


Did you hear about the cat that ran up the water bill by constantly flushing the toilet.  I’ll bet that pet parent regretted the day he taught his cat to flush!

Watch this funny cat video:
 
Pawscript:  I only recommend products that my pet parent has personally used. I may earn some treats if you purchase the product mentioned above. 

 
Living in the moment,
Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

I am all for positive reinforcement training methods like the ones celebrity trainer Victoria Stillwell uses on It’s Me or The Dog.. Some people think that my pet parent is spoiling me with treats, toys and fun rewards. My response is, if you love your job so much, then do it without receiving any payback.  Pet parents get a check for their work so we deserve a reward also.


The Associated Press recently interviewed Victoria.  This pet video shows the conflict and confusion in a house of young women and spoiled pets. I must admit, I would never do some of the things these dogs did… but I could teach them a trick or two of my own.

Living in the moment,
Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

National Train Your Dog Month

Woof!  The Association of  Pet Dog Trainers is making sure that pet parents start off the new year with their new pets in the best way possible. There are a variety of events happening this month.


“Everyday” dog owners are invited to visit the APDT web site to learn more about how positively reinforcing our behavior to enhance our relationships. Pet parents can see how easy and fun training can be and learn how patience, consistency, and a deeper understanding of our behavior can lead to happier, healthier and more harmonious households.


Pet parents are invited to learn more about dog park dos and don’ts, understanding different training methods, tips on how to choose the right dog for their lifestyle and family and how to find the best trainer for you. Have your pet parents pick up these treats now!

Living in the moment,
Schatzi

Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

Howl-O-Ween is Great Training Opportunity

As I rebuild my site, you will see some posts like this one about Howl-O-Ween out of chronological order…but you know we as pets just live in the moment so don’t let your pet parents get goofy on you.


You have seen the neighborhood flyers telling our pet parents to hide us in the basement on Halloween night so that we are not scared by the Trick or Treaters or , heaven forbid, we scare the little rascals with our barking and lounging.


However, I find the night a delightful time to show off my socialization skills and experience new sights and sounds.  I think all pets of sound temperament should drag their pet parents out of the house and take us for a walk on that “frightful” night.


Watch this pet video that I created for you:


 Comment on your Howl-O-Ween nights.

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

“Marjie”
I love puppies…especially S.T.A.R. puppies! The American Kennel Club has started a new puppy program that is designed to get puppies and their owners off to a great start. All you need to do is get your pet parent to take you to a basic training course.  The components of this program consist of Socialization, Training, Activity, and a Responsible owner.  The Responsible owner component is the toughest. Sometimes puppies have to work extra hard to train them.
GoldenMoon‘s Misty’s Spicy Marjoram ~ “Marjie” is the daughter of my show companion Misty.  I expect to see even greater accomplishments in her future.
Living in the moment,
Schatzi

My Labrador Friend is going to Westminster!

I am pleased to announce that my friend Golden Moon Labs home-bred, raised, trained and owned CH GoldenMoon’s Sunny Coreopsis, CGC,WC “Corey” will be privileged to compete in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 15 and 16, 2010.


You can watch Corey on the Westminster site as the class is posted. Corey is a diva, like me.  With that kind of attitude, I am sure the Judge will be looking at her!  Corey has also been raised on the same high quality products formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks.

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

How to Potty Your Puppy at the Airport

My pet parent frequently gets asked about puppy potty training . Winter time presents its own roadblocks to getting the “job” done efficiently.  In snow country, we usually have a path shoveled through the deep snow to our bathroom. In other areas, raincoats are worn so that we don’t come in soaking wet. But what do the traveling dogs do?  Pet parents can carry pee pads which we will use if we have been taught to use them at an early age.  Some airports do have potty areas which are nice for the pet that travels in the cabin with their companions.


Watch this pet video at the airport of this smart puppy using the potty:

Share your potty secrets with us by having your pet parent leave a comment.

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

American Eskimos are a Westminster Favorite

American Eskimos are a Westminster favorite…at least for me. My uncle Thor won an Award of Merit. My show days ended in the conformation ring after I earned my Championship.  Since then, I have put a few other letters behind my name but mostly I just blog and train puppies.


Sassy is going to Westminster this year.  I don’t know her but she sure looks like she lives up to her name.  I am going to be cheering as I watch the show from home.  I just relived the American Eskimo dog breed judging at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.


Get ready. Stockpile your treats and favorite beverage.  There are only a few days to go before the Show begins!

Living in the moment,
Schatzi
Pet Companion to animal lover Amelia

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