Amy Shojai's Blog, page 53
April 23, 2020
What to Do When Dogs Act Scared of Loud Noises?
What to Do When Dogs Act Scared of Loud Noises?
Are your dogs scared of loud noises? Last night, we had a major thunderstorm here in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. We live in “tornado alley” so the spring brings lots of wind, hail, rain, and weather craziness. Luckily, Bravo-Dawg … Continue reading →
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April 12, 2020
HIT AND RUN–VOTE NOW for Name That Dog & Name That Cat Contest for New Thriller
NOMINATIONS CLOSED: As of April 19, there are 158 cat names and 172 dog names nominated, woot! SCROLL DOWN TO VOTE! Those who have followed the September & Shadow pet-centric thriller series know that with each book I’ve held a …
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
HIT AND RUN: Name That Dog & Name That Cat Contest for New Thriller
UPDATE: As of April 14, there are 151 cat names and 164 dog names nominated, woot! NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY APRIL 17, comment with your suggestions! Those who have followed the September & Shadow pet-centric thriller series know that with each …
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April 10, 2020
Easter Candy Caution for Pets
Easter candy fills the aisles at grocery stores these days. There are plenty of toys, too, including stuffed bunnies–a far better gift than real live rabbits that need special care. Here’s my yearly caution about Easter candy and other goodies … Continue reading →
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April 6, 2020
Lions & Tigers & Cats, Oh My! Some very GOOD NEWS (so just CHILL!)
Lions & Tigers & Cats, Oh My! Some very GOOD NEWS (so just CHILL!)
Last evening, the cat world HISSED with the news that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo had tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Other tigers and lions were not tested although they showed similar respiratory signs. And yes, because a … Continue reading →
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April 2, 2020
All Stressed Up: Causes of Stress, How Stress Affects Cats, & How You Can Help
All Stressed Up: Causes of Stress, How Stress Affects Cats, & How You Can Help
Tabby doesn’t deal with office politics and gets to sleep 16 hours a day, but cats still suffer from feline stress. In fact, upset feelings can leave them biting their nails and pulling their hair. Literally. Rather than developing ulcers … Continue reading →
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March 29, 2020
Trick Training Tabby: How to Teach Cats Tricks
Trick Training Tabby: How to Teach Cats Tricks
With many of us confined to home, and our cats demanding more attention, I’ve heard from many folks wondering how to manage pestering kitties. Why not train cats? We expect our dogs to know basic manners, and rarely feel surprised … Continue reading →
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Dog Training & Cat Training: How to Clicker Train Pets
Dog Training & Cat Training: How to Clicker Train Pets
Clicker training pets offers a great way to teach pets to learn, think, and please you. Pets—and people—will repeat behaviors that reward them and naturally avoid behaviors that offer no benefit. Owners don’t have to be master dog trainers to … Continue reading →
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March 23, 2020
Dog Problems? Cat Concerns? Here’s How to Find Pet Behavior Help
Dog Problems? Cat Concerns? Here’s How to Find Pet Behavior Help
Finding pet behavior help for your cat, or for dog behavior problems can be a challenge. I’ve provided lots of articles explaining cat behavior (how to stop meowing, for example, or dealing with cat aggression), as well as puppy and … Continue reading →
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March 18, 2020
Social Distancing: Grief & Mourning the Loss of Normalcy
Social Distancing: Grief & Mourning the Loss of Normalcy
Social distancing–hate it, love it, the reality means we grieve the loss of normalcy. A kind of “little death” that doesn’t rise to the level of true loss (until it does, when someone we know dies). Yet all the emotions … Continue reading →
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