AZ Central: Ask the Shelter: Use bottlecaps to keep dog from chasing cat Q: My dog chases my cat all around the house and I know it drives my cat crazy. No matter how much I yell, he just keeps chasing her. What can I do to stop this?

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A: Oh, the prey drive of the canine. Question: I live in the country and have a 9-month-old puppy. I have a nice kennel for him, but one of the reasons I moved out of town was so he would have lots of room to exercise. The other day I ...

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Help your puppy develop confidence, experience diferent kinds of stimulation, and β€œproof” against surface phobias as an adult by walking on as many surfaces as possible. Your puppy is less likely to potty with you standing right there, and you are more likely to notice the signs. He won't be able to wander off to an unseen corner to relieve himself, either. Before this time, allow your puppy exercise though free play and take as many breaks as they want. Repetitive exercise like long hikes/ walks and high-impact exercise like jogging and jumping should wait until after 18 months.

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Welcome to the HomeVets Veterinary Puppy Packet, designed to guide you through the essential care and well-being of your new furry family member. In this resource, you'll find valuable information to help you give your puppy the best possible start in their new home! The risk of your puppy developing serious behavior problems from being poorly socialized is far greater than that of infectious disease. But to be safe, only let your puppy interact with dogs that you know are physically and behaviorally healthy and vaccinated.