Can dogs and cats get along?

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Dogs and cats can learn to live peacefully together, but it may take weeks or months of training. The least training is required when at least one of the animals is very young. Older animals should be introduced gradually. The cat should be prevented from running so it will not elicit the dog's chase response.

Behavior, Domestic cats, Cats, Pets, Animal training

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Gentle ways to quieter dogs

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Many tricks are available to train dogs not to bark. Shaking a tin can containing pennies can startled them into silence. Removing them from the situation that is stimulating their barking can also work. A commercial 'bark collar,' which distracts the dog by spraying citronella, is also effective.

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Love her, hate him: when pets play favorites

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A new pet may form a bond with one member of a family and shun the others. In one case, the dog bonded with the wife and was frightened of the husband. The fault was found in the dog's relationship with the previous owner. Tips are offered on how to help a dog form positive bonds with all.

Psychological aspects, Human-animal relationships

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