The Pampered Pet Shop Blog

When the temperature drops overnight, dogs don’t have the benefit of pulling something out of the closet to wear. While some parts of the country ...

Yes, cats need exercise, too. As with humans, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to negative effects on physical and mental health. But determining how...

It's natural for dogs to bark, whine and howl at times. Dogs vocalize to communicate with humans and to express themselves. Sometimes we want ...

Not all cats dislike water. Cats who have had positive experiences around and in water, especially during their key socialization period (early s...

Some nay-sayers will grumble that cats cannot be trained. That is not true. Cats are extremely trainable and often are trained based on signals ra...

Learn Why Dogs Make Nests and What to Do About It  It’s cute to watch your dog burrowing into the blankets on a cold winter night. But there are ti...

Sometimes one just isn't enough. Having one dog is great, but having more than one is fantastic! Full of doubled rewards and triple the challenges,...

It used to be believed that cats can’t be trained like dogs can. Whether it’s because they’re "less domesticated" than dogs or more independent and...

How to Prevent Dog Bites If your dog bites someone, you will probably find yourself worried and upset—the last thing you want is for your precious ...

Because cats are such smart, sentient creatures, they can have a long list of likes (and, perhaps, an equally long list of dislikes!) In most cases...

De-matting is a process where you either cut, shave, or comb through mats in your feline's fur. Mats are often comprised of clumped dead hairs, dea...

Dogs show affection to humans in ways other than hugs and smiles. A dog may show affection by leaning on you, bringing you a toy, or carrying your ...