Russell Hartstein, CDBC, CPDT
Certified Dog & Cat Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (12)
12 Common Reasons Why Dogs Put Their Ears Back
Learn what it means when a dog’s ears are back, and how it tells you what they’re feeling When it comes to showing emotion, dogs tell us a lot through their behaviors and body language. But what does it mean when the...
How to Train a Kitten to Use a Litter Box
Learn when to start litter training, which supplies are best, & more Kittens are ready to use litter boxes at about 3 weeks old, when they can urinate and defecate without help from their mothers. Most kittens take to li...
How to
Remove Oil from a Cat
Cats are super inquisitive creatures, and the chances of them getting into something they shouldn’t, like oil, are high. Cooking oil, gasoline, essential oils, oil-based paint—it’s super easy for them to walk throu...
How to Tell What Breed Your Dog Is
Analyzing your pup's traits to find their pedigree There are many reasons you might want to know your dog's breed, from curiosity to insights into characteristics or learning about any health problems they may encounter ...
How to
Stop a Cat from Urinating in the House
Most cats learn to use the litter box without much training. However, sometimes a cat might have issues urinating outside his litter box. This can be caused by stress, the location of the litter box, the type of litter, ...
How to
Get Your Cat to Tolerate a Bath
Cats aren't big fans of getting wet, and giving a cat a bath can result in an angry feline and lots of cat scratches. In fact, cats can groom themselves continuously throughout the day and don't need to be bathed every w...
How to Stop Cats from Rolling Around in Dirt: 9 Reasons Cats Love Dust Baths
Is it normal for cats to roll around in the dirt? Your questions answered You cat could be playing anywhere, but instead they’re rolling around in the dirt. What gives? As it turns out, your kitty has lots of reasons ...
How to
Turn Your Cat Into a Lap Cat
Cats are the best. They're soft, sweet, independent little pets...but how can you get your cute cat to actually like cuddling with you? We've got all the expert-backed tips you need below. To turn your cat into a lap cat...
How to
Slow Down a Cat Who Eats Too Fast
Many cats get excited at feeding time and can end up overeating or eating too fast. Your cat may vomit after eating too fast, develop digestion issues, or become overweight due to eating too fast and overeating. Cat owne...
How to
Deter Coyotes
Coyotes are one of the top ten most fearsome predators in North America. These animals aren’t usually a threat to humans, but can make a mess on your land and become aggressive at close range. Simply preventing access ...
How to
Teach Your Dog Not to Get Into Garbage Cans
Much to your chagrin, your dog may see your garbage can as a source of endless culinary delight. Dogs love human food—even the food you throw away. In fact, he may actually be very excited and curious about sifting thr...
How to
Teach Your Dog to Herd
Some breeds of dogs have herding instincts that can be brought out with the right training and encouragement. Try some basic training exercises at home to teach your dog basic obedience and assess see if it displays herd...
