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Bringing an Outdoor Cat Indoors, How To Bring an Outdoor Cat Indoors. First, I don't think there is just one way to go about bringing an outdoor cat indoors. I'm sure a lot of people have tried various things with a variety of results. I can only tell you what I would suggest and why. I'd love to hear your success stories in the comments below!

Bringing an Outdoor Cat Indoors, How To Bring an Outdoor Cat Indoors

Posted on January 18, 2017September 12, 2023 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged bringing a stray in, cat behavior, how to bring a cat indoors, outdoor cat, rescue a stray cat32 Comments

A clicker is a little plastic box that makes a unique clicking sound. When using clicker training with a dog or cat, you will first teach your pet that the click equals a reward. This, in turn, will teach your pet that he has done something right and earned a reward. It goes something like this. You greet your dog and he is jumping around like a goofball. You say nothing and do nothing. He then puts his butt on the ground, and you immediately click then give him a treat. Your dog learns butt on the ground = click and treat, and jumping up = nothing. Over more dog training sessions, he will learn butt on the ground is the right answer, and jumping up is the wrong answer. He will start to offer SIT behavior more often to earn the click/reward.

Clicker Training For Dogs, Clicker Training For Cats: Getting Started with Clicker Training

Posted on January 16, 2017November 22, 2020 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged cat training, clicker training, dog training, how to train, pet training, positive training

Today is National Dress Your Pet Day. A lot of these fun daily holidays are harmless, but unfortunately, sometimes they can mean putting your pet in a situation they are uncomfortable with. Should you dress up your dog or cat on Dress Your Pet Day? Well, that really depends on your pet.

Should You Dress Up Your Dog, Cat or Pet? Dress Your Pet Day

Posted on January 14, 2017October 8, 2020 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in natural pet care, Pet BehaviorTagged boots, clothing for pets, collars, dressing pets up, jackets, sweaters

Cat going outside of the box.

Cat Not Using Litter Box, Why is My Cat Not Using The Litter Box | Behavioral Reasons

Posted on September 6, 2016April 25, 2023 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in cat behavior, Pet BehaviorTagged best cat litter, best litter box, cat litter box, cat peeing, cat pooping, litter box problems10 Comments

Training a Fearful Dog and Using Natural Calming Aids.

Training a Fearful Dog and Using Natural Calming Aids | That’s Why They Are Called Add-Ons

Posted on August 15, 2016April 17, 2021 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged anxiety, Behavior, best calming aids for dogs, calming aids, calming aids for dogs, dog scared of thunder, fearful dog training, fearful dogs, how to get a scared dog to trust you, how to train a fearful dog, natural calming aids for dogs, scared dog, stress4 Comments

Kids and pets, dogs and kids. I love them both! But, when it comes to our children and dogs we do need to be aware and keep both safe. At what age should a kid be able to walk the dog alone? Read more. #raisingyourpetsnaturally

Kids and Dogs | Children Walking The Family Dog, Dog and Kid Safety Tips

Posted on August 31, 2014March 28, 2020 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged children and dogs, dogs and children, dogs and kids, kids and dogs, kids and pets, kids walking dogs

Kids and dogs can be amazing friends. Learn how to teach your child to greet, pet and say hello to dogs. #raisingyourpetsnaturally

How Kids Should Greet Dogs

Posted on June 18, 2014December 7, 2020 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged approaching dogs, children and dogs, greeting dogs, petting dogs5 Comments

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I have been a professional dog trainer for over two decades and I've even been named one of the top ten dog trainers in the US, twice! I love to spread the word about positive ways of preventing and managing behavior issues with a holistic approach. I look forward to you joining our happy community. x Tonya

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