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      Scenarios "My husky disturbs me, he destroyed everything in my house".  "I fear that my house is  too small for him".   "I do not want my husky either sad or bored".   "My husky is mad because of  lack of exercise ".   "And if the dog barks and howls, will he disturbs the people in my building? ".   "Will we spend a winter, my couch will not look like anything. it will be all brooded with hair. »  -The point   I heard and seen dozens of times, "whether the husky can live in an apartment", before adopting a pet asking is very necessary and I thank those who asked the same question.  -My answer Yes, he can live in an apartment, but you have to keep in mind four aspects about this race, if you want to get the answer yourself. -Arguments -It takes a lot of sport -Are you naturally athletic? The husky needs to move daily! It can quickly become destructive if bored and not walking enough. He needs to move and look very sharp. In order to live happily, it needs a daily trainning and occupation. In addition to satisfy his requirements, adopt a husky in your apartment requires some bored offset by additional energy expenditure. We forget the backyard or a similar space, if you have it. It takes sport, true, with sweat;) In generally 1 to 2 hours promenades per day. The morning before going to work, do a run of 30-40 min. It will set you up for the day and your husky will be somewhat satisfied. In the evening when you get back home, it will be all excited by seeing you. On the spell, Let him run a bit, run with him then some more quiet ride time, when it finishes let him guide you to the apartment. Siberians do not bark, he screams and "speaks" This is an advantage of husky He does not bark at all goes as some dogs. This is not a guard dog, so the street noise will not excite. For cons, the husky likes to talk and sometimes screams. This is what can happen if you are often absent, he is bored, expresses sadness sometimes even he hears a noise that excites him. But overall, he is rather quiet cute creature, so he should not be a concern to live in apartments. Each season the husky molt. You should know this, in the winter, his fur is gaining volume, but by the coming of summer, it thins and loses a lot of hair. This is one of the leading causes of abandonment. Yes husky loses a lot of hair during molting. That's why you have to clean your apartments everyday or even several times a day. The husky lives in groups Do you already have a dog? Will he alone? The husky is a dog that lives in within a group. If in addition to being in an apartment, it is clear he will be alone, it is indeed a double punishment for the dog that is likely to turn around and being unhappy. Here is real Huskies experienced  living in an apartment Two huskies speak and explain how they were able to live in an apartment: "I am a husky 2 years old and I live in an apartment of 90m². Wednesday afternoon 2h minimum one leaves me in the forest and 4am on Saturday, 4 hours on Sunday. I'm unchained so I can run and spend my leisure. My teachers have confidence but I have a hard time resisting my exploring instincts. I let them sometimes for 1 hour without my news but for now I always come back. The rest of the week it makes me to " took a pee" and there are always people at home to play with me. I am also accompanied by a cat and a small dog. I have never made a mistake, except perhaps when I was little: two toys play. Sometimes I'm a little crazy, very crazy, when I have to run and play. » "I am a husky, 9 months and I live with a couple in a 45m² apartment. It takes me 1 hour minimum, at 1:30 a day, but not for a walk. No, but for bike joring or cani-VTT. I like that. During the week, they are at work all day. On weekends they take me Cani-rando for 2 to 6 hours. We will move.In this apartment, we will not last for ever!! » Conclusion:  a husky apartment it is possible! For those who say that a husky can live in an apartment, I tell them that it is possible and perhaps happier than a husky abandoned in a huge garden!! I knew people who have adopted a husky in an apartment. He was happy because, the adopters were there for him and had the life that comfort  his breed. They allowed them to be well and feel happy with a daily basis activities like caniVTT!

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Monday, January 12, 2015
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Training Your Cat: Positive Reinforcement



It is much more effective to teach your cat what he CAN do rather than what he CAN’T do. Positive reinforcement is the best way to train your cat. Positive reinforcement can be treats, praise, petting, or even playtime with a favorite toy. Correct timing and consistency are vital in positive reinforcement. The positive reinforcement must come immediately after the act in order for your cat to make the proper associations between the reward and the act. Everyone in the home must be consistent in what behaviors are being praised so that there is no confusion of what acts are acceptable and not acceptable. For example, if your cat is now choosing his scratching post rather than your couch to scratch on, make sure he is rewarded immediately and each time he repeats it. Once your cat begins to use the scratching post regularly, slowly wean off the rewards.

Negative reinforcement can also be used, but be careful to only use it properly and only under the appropriate conditions. Just as positive reinforcement works by associating positive thoughts with desired behavior, negative reinforcement works by associated negative thoughts with undesired behavior.

Negative reinforcement can be a posture, noise, or a physical act meant to deter your pet from a specific action. Punishment is only effective when administered while the cat is doing the undesired action. If the negative reinforcement is given too late, even by a few seconds, the link between the punishment and the undesired act will not be made. Punishment will seem unpredictable and frightening to your cat. If done improperly, negative reinforcement can worsen or even create new behavior problems in your cat. No physical punishment should cause in or discomfort. Be very careful with the severity of your punishment so as not to harm or shock your cat, both for the safety of your cat as well as your own.

• Textures: Double-sided tape can be applied to surfaces to discourage cats from scratching

• Smells: Citrus odors and colognes can be used to deter your cat from an object or area.

• Tastes: Certain sprays and gels are marketed specifically for the application to objects that you do not want your cat to chew on.

• Human controlled tools: Spray bottles, air cans, or whistles can be used to interrupt and stop undesired behavior.

Remember to be patient with your cat throughout the training process. As you work to modify behaviors, be sure to provide your cat with proper outlets for his natural cat behaviors. Train, play, and exercise your cat regularly to ensure a healthy and happy relationship between you your cat.
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