Why Cats Need Places To Perch

Cats instinctively jump and climb to reach vertical spaces where they can spend time monitoring their immediate surroundings. The instinct to perch on elevated spots has been inherited from their ancestors who lived in the wild. Climbing keeps them out of reach of potential predators and gives them an excellent spot to search for prey. Thus, even with domestication, cats instinctively seek high places where he will feel safe.

To make your pet at happy, there are certain instincts and behaviors that should be encouraged. Jumping and perching are just two of these behaviors. Cat parents should think of positive ways to ‘feed’ these instincts. Clearing some spaces on top of furniture and cabinets, cat trees, and kitty condos provide lots of opportunities for a cat to engage in natural behaviors safely. If you don’t want your kitty jumping and perching on top of the table, it’s high time that you provide suitable places to indulge these natural feline behaviors.

Any sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should be brought to the attention of your vet Teller County, CO.

Training Your Dog to Retrieve

You can have fun with a dog who will retrieve items you throw for him. Identify a toy, a ball or even a training dummy that your dog loves and want to play with. Throw the item a short distance and encourage your dog to get it with the BACK command and lots of enthusiasm. Once he has the object, squat down and encourage him to bring it to you. Throw it again if your dog brings the object to you. Start with short distances so your dog doesn’t drop it when coming to you. Your dog may play “keep away.” Consider typing a rope to the object so you can pull it back to you. Practice so you can get rid of the rope. Increase the retrieval distance gradually. Entice your dog to give you the object with food treats. Most importantly, have fun. Contact your vet Teller County, CO to learn more.