joyofliving, Author at Joy of Living

How to Communicate With Cats: No ESP required!

Marty’s spent some time observing dogs and humans interacting, and it always amuses him how dogs enjoy and understand such simple commands as “Sit;” “Stay;” “Down;” and “Fetch.” To communicate with cats, there’s a little more finesse involved. However, do you know how to communicate with your cat? Felines do tend to be a bit […]

June 4, 2018 No comments

6 Ways to Show Your Cat You Love Him This Valentine’s Day!

Party Marty here! Love is in the air! Do you feel it? Of course you do, as I am in the house! It is Valentine’s Day, and this lovable cat wants to share what is on his heart with you today! February 14th is a great day to celebrate your pet….mainly, your cat! Of course […]

February 14, 2018 No comments

It’s January! It’s National Train Your Dog Month! Let’s Go!

Did you know January is National Train Your Dog Month? Yes! That’s right! It is time to train your canine and build a lasting bond with him or her. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers began this campaign back in 2010 in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of socialization and training. Above […]

January 9, 2018 No comments

Cat Behavior: Cat Secretly Plotting Against You Or Just Having Fun?

Even for those of us that consider ourselves cat lovers, there are aspects of cat behavior that can be considered confounding, at best. Cats are sometimes referred to as jerks online, their behaviors aren’t necessarily jerky, just misunderstood by us humans. The question I offer today is this: Does your cat secretly hate you? […]

July 10, 2017 No comments

6 Puppy Training Mistakes To Avoid

For those families welcoming a puppy to the household, it’s …

March 23, 2017 No comments

How To Make Dog Training More Fun

Dog training is something you should enjoy doing with your dog not something that you dread. Training with your dog can be exciting when the light bulb goes off and the dog grasps the new exercise. It is just as exciting for the dog as it is for the trainer. Change Up The Order One […]

January 10, 2017 No comments