Your dog’s love of routine

Your dog is a creature of habit and you can’t help but notice how much he craves a regular routine. Why is this?

Your pet is unable to control a lot of aspects of his life and this can sometimes be a bit frustrating for him. Having a regular routine in place can help your pet understand what’s happening throughout the day so he can prepare for what’s coming up next. This helps him relax a bit because he will have a sense of what’s just around the corner and he will know that his needs will be met in a reasonable amount of time. This can also help him have things to look forward to throughout the day as he will be able to follow a sense of rhythm. Your local veterinarian Fox Lake, IL can offer additional suggestions.

Teaching your feathery friend the ‘step up’ command

Your bird is a wonderful companion and it’s important to you that she is able to interact with you in a meaningful way. You feel that training would help with this and the ‘step up’ command is where you would like to start. How can you teach your pet what this means?

Your pet needs you to understand that training is likely foreign to her and will take a little while to get the hang of. To help her, state the command when she naturally steps onto you from her perch or back onto something placed in front of her from your body. In time, she will grow to expect these words when she performs this action and will think of the two as going hand in hand. This will allow you to say the words and have the actions be brought to mind. For additional information, please contact your local vet Fox Lake, IL.