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At Train with Trust, we are always striving to help folks better understand our animal companions. This quick video of our foster kitten, Morgan, has some great information to help you understand what your cat might be trying to tell…
I recently spoke with a grandmother who was lamenting the fact that, due to safety concerns, she always had to lock up her little dog who became nervous whenever her grandbaby was over. Chances are you’ve had similar concerns. Many…
Our cats rely very heavily on body language to communicate with each other. Eyes, tails, ears, overall body posture and positions provide an almost continuous, subtle, moment-to-moment conversation. Vocalizations are important, of course, but they often occur in situations that…
When babies first begin walking they often spend a lot of time helping themselves stay upright by holding onto the couch, the chair, or other furniture. This is commonly referred to as “cruising”. Clever, and adorable! Unless you’re a pet…
You don’t have to look very far to find a picture (or many pictures) of a young child hugging a dog. Unfortunately, what most people just can’t help smiling about, fawning over and clicking the “Like” button for is usually,…
If you’re interested in training you understand that motivation is important. Just as with dogs, dolphins and elephants, cats can be motivated for training with food as well as attention, petting and praise. Are they more difficult to motivate than…
When someone asks “what will I need for my animal training lessons” the answer you’d usually expect is something like this: “You’ll need a clicker, a leash, a saddle, a treat pouch…” or some other relevant equipment. Or maybe “You’ll…
One of the most common issues dog owners want help with is stopping their dog from jumping up. And it is usually phrased that way: “How do I get her to stop jumping on me?” The trouble is, that before…
