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Protective, Territorial, and Possessive Aggression Protective, territorial, and possessive aggressions are all very similar and involve the defense of valuable resources. Territorial aggression is usually associated with defense of property, and that “territory” may extend well past the boundaries of your yard. For example, if you regularly walk your dog round the neighborhood and allow him to urine mark, he may think his territory includes the entire block. Protective aggression usually refers to aggression directed toward people or animal whom a dog perceives as threats to his family, or pack. Dogs become possessively aggressive when defending their food, toys, or other valued objects, including items as peculiar as tissues stolen from the trash. Redirected Aggression This is a relatively common type of aggression but one that is often misunderstood by pet owners. If a dog is somehow provoked by a person or animal he is unable to a...

Five easy tips to help keep your pet safe for Halloween- Keep all candy and other goodies out of reach Just like us, eating too much candy can make your pet sick, so keep it where he or she can’t get it. Be careful with costumes – yours and your pets Some pets will be frightened by strange costumes, and may try to run from them. If you’re wearing a costume, let your pets smell it and see you put it on, and be sure to talk to them while you’re wearing it. Be sure that any costumes you put on your pet fit properly and allow him or her to see, breathe, and move OK. Make sure candles are out of reach Even if you think your pet won’t get at the candles, they can be knocked over, and tails & fur can quickly ignite if your pet passes by. Keep pets in a safe room of your house So your pets don’t become frightened, or run out when you open the door to trick-or-treaters, keep them in a closed room, or us...

You want your cats to be happy and fulfill their need to reach high places. You want your cats NOT to scratch your furniture. You also want your home to be pretty…and most traditional scratching posts and cat trees just…aren’t. We’ve compiled some ideas that beat the cat tree status quo – turning something your cats need anyway into conversation starters with guests and loved new hangouts for your kitties so they can literally climb your walls. You’ll be “scratching” your head that you thought store-bought cat trees were the only way to go! 1. Urban Pet Haus Wave Wall-Mounted Cat Perch If your decor leans more modern or minimalist, you’ll love these cat tree shelves. They come with traction pads, and you could attach a sisal rug behind them to the wall for scratching. Yes, you’ll need a few to make a good jungle gym for your cats, so it’s not the cheapest option. But the varying sizes and shapes (single curves and waves) will interest your eyes as ...

As glad as you are to see your pets when you return home from a trip, recovering from vacation and readjusting back to real life isn’t always easy! You’re tired from traveling. Your vacation was either busier than you wanted or so relaxing that real life seems impossible now. Your kids’ sleep schedules might be completely off. Work, bills, dishes, and a million other things to do are still waiting for you when you get back…not to mention the inevitable unpacking and laundry that follow your return. It’s why people often say, “I need a vacation to recover from my vacation!” We’re here to help with some tips to ease you back into life without the overwhelm and drudgery: 1. Be Kind to Your Body   Eating habits during vacation might not leave you feeling great by the end of the trip if you’ve had a lot of fast food and snacks you don’t normally indulge in during daily life. But don’t beat yourself up about it; you were on vacation! To help your system bounce back, you d...

Do you have a Disaster Plan for your pets?  What constitutes a disaster?  What emergency supplies should you have on hand?  What other pet-saving items should you have on hand?  What do you think you should have on hand for your pets?   Check out our blog at http://www.2pawsupinc.com/recent-blog/ for tips on Disaster Preparedness for you and your pets. Disaster Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners Your pets depend on your for their safety.  If you live in Atlanta you probably don’t think we are prone to natural disasters.  I am sure we won’t forget the floods of 2009. Natural disaster tragedy can strike without warning.  What can you, a pet owner, do to provide care for your pets during an emergency situation?  It is so important to have a disaster plan in place.  Listed are just a few guidelines to help you tailor a plan for your pets. Before Disaster Strikes Call your county’s emergency program manger to determine ...