Dogs have 28 deciduous teeth, which are pointed and sharp and sometimes known as needle teeth. As adults, they end up with 42 permanent ones.
During teething, they may be found scattered on the floor, but usually the puppy will harmlessly swallow them while eating.
It can be a very intense time for owners and family members because the puppy will bite everything in sight, including: furniture; window sills; hands, feet, fingers, toes any other object that crosses its path.
According to veterinarian, Dr. Karen Eldridge: ”Just like humans, puppies go through teething. Some fly through it with no problem, while others fuss, drool and chew.”
Puppies learn about the world around them via how things feel, and a dog touches by grabbing things with its mouth.
This is normal behavior, and there is no one way to teach puppies not to chew on hands or body parts, but such behavior should not be rewarded.
You should let the puppy know it is wrong by pulling your hand away and yelping like a puppy would.
Discouraging puppies from chewing and biting your furniture and other items is another story and one best told by our teams at CLAWGUARD!
Why? Because our many products are designed to protect sofas, couches, window sills, doors, counter tops and other surfaces from the destructive onslaught of teething puppies.
Alas and alack, for the answer is both yes and no.
Excessive chewing does subside in most dogs at about 18 months of age, but to some degree, it will always be the way a dog relates to the tactile world around it.
Chewing, licking and mouthing are all part of the dog’s primal language, as they are used to explore surroundings and carry objects (hopefully, not fingers, toes and or other body parts or objects) all over your home.
It’s a pet owner’s judgment call to make if the dog is showing harmful chewing behavior upon reaching maturation.
If this is the case, a trip to the veterinarian to learn about behavior modification may well be in order.
Dealing with destructive behavior in the home can be greatly helped our CLAWGUARD superior products that are guaranteed to work or your money back.
While there is no tried and true method to discourage puppies from chewing, one rule of thumb is always true.
Negative behavior should never be rewarded by the pet owner, family members or friends.
If the puppy is chewing on hands or feet, make a yelping sound and instantly pull away. It may take a few times, but this will eventually register as a “no no” in the puppy’s mind.
Redirecting the puppy’s energy with training and exercise time and feeding from puzzle toys rather than bowls often works as well.
Family members can help by not leaving temptation in the puppy’s path with items like shoes, children’s toys and clothing. Substitute these for safe chew toys and only leave a few out at any one time.
It would seem that there must to be an endless array of choices for toys since dogs have survived chewing on millions of things since the world was young.
Some modern products, though, can cause serious problems for dogs. Some can involve surgery and in some situations cause asphyxiation.
(About 10 years ago, one of Oprah Winfrey’s dogs died by getting a toy caught in its throat.)
Some dangerous ones that should be avoided include: rawhides, pigs’ ears, the “bully stick,” tennis balls and synthetic toys.
Owners must always supervise their puppies when they begin chewing because no toy is ever 100% safe. They should also check with a vet as to which toys are acceptable.
A puppy responds to ‘no’ and ‘ow,’ and these words should always be used in a louder tone of voice than usual if your teething puppies finds your fingers, hands or toes acceptable chew toys.
Remember that they are babies and need to be taught what to do, which you can accomplish immediately by providing the toys they can chew on.
Always keep one in reach when you are playing with you new puppy.
Never hit or punish the dog for chewing because such action gets the same result as that old Italian idiom about ‘making a hole in water’ and will accomplish absolutely nothing.
You must guide your puppy through this important time and guide yourself as well, for your ultimate goal is a happy, well adjusted dog and a loving, symbiotic bond between the animal, you and your family members.
The following are a few products that we offer, which can save your furniture and precious belongings and also protect pet teeth and claws as well.
In Conclusion
Have patience, love your puppy and be sure to give our home scratch protection products a try!
You, your furry friend and your home will thank us!
]]>While we’re all animal lovers here at Clawguard, everyone knows if they’re a “cat person” or a “dog person.” Whether it’s how you grew up or the kind of lifestyle you currently lead, almost everyone has their preference of pet.
According to Lemonade, over 90 million homes in the U.S have at least one pet. That is 70% of households in the United States alone!
If you’re a dog person, you’re probably apt to argue that they’re the superior pet in all aspects. If you’re a cat person, you’re probably apt to argue the same about cats.
Maybe you’re researching about what kind of pet would best fit your lifestyle. Maybe you’re curious about how to stop pet destruction with your current pet. Whatever the reason, we’re here to help!
The following will explore which is more destructive – dogs or cats.
It comes as no surprise that the first thing we’ll want to dive in to is the general temperament of your pet. While all animals differ, there are some well-known traits that each animal tends to exhibit.
According to the American Kennel Club, “temperament has been defined as an animal’s personality, makeup, disposition, or nature.” Below are some examples of stereotypical temperaments of dogs and cats.
Dogs:
Goofy
Sweet
Affable
Laid back
Cats:
Independent
Unbothered
Standoffish
Inquisitive
Did you know that dogs often participate in destructive behavior due to anxiety or boredom? If you’re currently working through how to best support your destructive dog, CLAWGUARD products can help to protect your home while you work with your pup to identify their needs.
According to MSPCA – Angell, “Because destructive behavior has many potential causes, a careful analysis of the dog’s history and environment is necessary to help identify the cause of the problem so that effective behavior modification techniques can be recommended.”
Anxiety stemming from fear can come from anything your dog may have had a negative experience with as well as anything they’re unfamiliar with. Dogs can be scared of loud noises, people in hats or hoodies, new environments, brooms, etc.
“Separation anxiety is estimated to affect around 14 percent of dogs. Dogs with separation anxiety are unable to find comfort when they are left alone or separated from their family members. This anxiety often manifests itself in undesirable behaviors, such as urinating and defecating in the house, destroying furniture and furnishings, and barking.” (AKC.com)
Dogs can also experience fear due to aging. As dogs get older, their cognitive function can decline, just like people, leading to confusion and anxiety.
Symptoms of anxiety can look like:
Barking
Destruction of property
Urinating or defecating in the home
Drooling
Licking lips
Pacing
Restlessness
Panting
Hiding
Your dog may also be destruction due to isolation or boredom. If that is the case, consider how you can work more time into your schedule for your pup.
Even making small changes like giving them new toys, especially interactive toys that exercise their brain muscles, will go a long way!
Similar to destruction due to boredom, your dog may be destroying things they shouldn’t because they know it elicits a response from you.
You may not realize that you pay the most attention to your dog when they’re misbehaving.
They may participate in destructive behavior, or any negative behavior, while you’re around in order to get your attention.
If this is the case, we recommend calling in a professional dog trainer experienced in positive reinforcement training.
Some dogs may also be destroying things due to a medical condition. “Upper gastrointestinal irritation, dental or gum pain may cause destructive chewing in adult dogs. Some diseases may cause excessive hunger (polyphagia), or eating non-food items (pica). Consult your veterinarian if you suspect these problems.” (MPSCA)
Don’t hesitate to consult your vet if you suspect your pet’s behavior may be due to an underlying medical issue.
If you have a dog who turns to destruction for whatever the reason, our full line of pet-safe home protection products can help keep your home free from destruction while you work with a positive reinforcement trainer and or your vet to get to the root cause of your pet’s needs.
While cats may have a bad wrap for being “vengeful,” most of the time your cat is destroying your property because they just want to scratch. Scratching provides an outlet for cats to satisfy needs.
“Scratching is largely a marking behavior that deposits scent from special glands on the cat’s paws into his territory and removes the translucent covering, or sheath, from the claws. The scratch marks and claw sheaths left behind may also be displays of confidence.
Because scratching is an innate behavior like grooming or burying waste, it can be difficult to stop. However, cats can be taught to scratch on more appropriate objects like scratching posts.” (Cornell)
In order to redirect your cat’s scratching, give them appropriate scratching tools/toys and praise them when used. Pay attention to the surfaces your cat seems to like scratching the most so you can purchase or build something similar to increase the odds of it being satisfying for your cat.
While there are a number of scratching posts, pads, etc. available to buy, you can also make your own scratching outlet! You can cover a piece of wood with carpet or fabric or even use empty cardboard boxes as a scratching outlet. Just make sure they’re easily accessible for your cat and you give them lots of praise when they use the correct items!
When introducing new products into your home, make sure you praise your cat any time they use the appropriate tool or toy. At CLAWGUARD, we’re fans of positive reinforcement training – meaning that we believe pets and their people are most successful when rewarded for good behavior vs. punished for poor behavior.
“Positive reinforcement training uses a reward (treats, praise, toys, anything the dog finds rewarding) for desired behaviors. Because the reward makes them more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing your dog’s behavior.” (HSUS)
While you work to find appropriate outlets for your cat’s scratching, protect your home with CLAWGUARD Cat Training Tape, made especially for scratching cats.
Keeping your cat’s nails trimmed will help during this process too!
Who is more destructive to the home - dogs or cats? With so many factors going into why a pet may be destructive, it’s hard to say which is more destructive than the other. In general, cats will need less attention than dogs, which could mean the potential for less opportunity for destroying your home out of boredom.
While your pet’s behavior can never be guaranteed, we recommend protecting your home with CLAWGUARD products on the off chance your pet starts to become destructive. If your pet does become destructive, we recommend working with a positive reinforcement trainer and/or your veterinarian to get to the root cause of your pet’s needs.
When it comes to successful pet parenting, patience is key!
]]>The sheer delight of a wagging tail or the soft purr of a sweet kitten are sights and sounds that soften the harder facts of life on Mother Earth.
Owning and caring for a beloved pet is serious business, albeit one which reaps many precious rewards.
Both owners and pets have experienced centuries of mutual love and understanding dating back to the days when the world was young.
Early human cultures were first exposed to canines when wolves scavenged their food, which eventually resulted in their domestication and transformation into a source for warmth, companionship, hunting and gathering.
Human contact with cats also began with a quest for food scraps, which soon turned into an alliance of mutual need fed by their indispensable function as “mousers.”
Dogs particularly, but also cats, offer both physical and emotional benefits to the human psyche.
Studies have indicated that their unconditional love soothes troubled spirits, reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
Having a pet also encourages socialization, as there is little that attracts more attention than the sight of a human walking an adorable puppy down a city street or park path.
Being a good pet parent also means finding ways to protect precious furniture and other items from their claws, paws and teeth.
Time, patience and love are prerequisites here aided by the highly effective anti-scratch products created by CLAWGUARD.
While the first formal research concerning the psychological benefits of animal therapy did not occur until the 1960s, it was famed 19th century nurse, Florence Nightingale, who first recognized that the presence of animals reduced anxiety and increased relaxation levels in both children and adults.
We have seen in modern prisons how caring for horses softens the bruised and hardened humanity in many prison inmates, even some who have committed terrible crimes.
It stems from a human being knowing that a living thing relies on them. It is a lesson in respect for life, commitment, empathy, consistency and responsibility that no textbook or manual could ever come close to teaching.
Surprisingly, most American households have at least one pet. According to the American Heart Association, dog owners are 54% more likely to get the required daily amount of exercise than non dog owners.
This is because in order to accommodate their animal’s lifestyle, they are forced to indulge in more activity.
This can also result in developing a stronger immune system that arises from being exposed to pet fur and dandruff, and it encourages a decrease in stress levels, which can lower the risks to develop heart disease.
A 2012 study indicated that 87% of cat owners believed that their cat had a positive effect on their well being, and 76 percent indicated that owning a cat made them feel better about life in general.
According to researcher, Dr. Kristyn Vitale: “Studies have found that interacting with your cat can improve negative feelings, like fear and anxiety. Other research shows that interacting with your cat can be a source of comfort…Having a creature that depends on you for their feeding and care can help to create routine and sense of purpose. Do focus on strengthening the bond. Just like humans, cats have preferences. Some like being petted, while others prefer spending time next to you. Play with your cat using toys, brush the animal, pet her or just to talk to her and see what the cat likes best.”
Shelters are laden with animals that were loved and wanted at one time and then neglected or abandoned because the demands of being a pet parent became too difficult to bear for whatever reason.
Adopting and pet ownership is an enormous step that will affect both the animal’s and the owner’s life for years to come. With good care, dogs can live for 12 to 15 years and cats from 15 to 20. That’s a long time.
Pet owners must also prepare their homes for a new animal and this means protecting their furniture and other precious items with CLAWGUARD anti-scratch products.
Some questions to answer before adoption should include:
You have brought your new pet home and the animal is adjusting to its new family and environment, but showing signs of destructive behavior that may be giving you second thoughts about your decision to adopt.
Don’t despair! Hope and help is on the way with our anti-scratch training tools, which we’re recently featured on Daytime with Kristine Levine of Pet Living.
Below is more information on a few of our available products that help protect your home and your pets claws and teeth and aid in helping to make you a more responsible pet parent!
In Conclusion
Embrace responsible pet ownership! Just be sure to get some protection for your treasured furniture, windows and doors and your adorable pet, so you can maintain that loving bond that first brought you together!
]]>Moses is famous for his 10 commandments, which were said to be a covenant between him and God.
When it comes to training dogs however, there are basically 7, and God has nothing at all to do with it except for perhaps bestowing mercy via a tinge of heavenly patience upon a dog owner.
Most dogs can learn basic commands with a few 10 to 15 minute sessions each day for about a week or two.
While there are some breeds that are more amenable to training than others, most dogs can be taught to understand simple directives if given enough time, love and effort to master them.
The following is some information from our teams at CLAWGUARD that represents a few pitfalls to watch out for before attempting to train your beloved pet.
Small treats are vital to maintaining a training session. A pea-size treat will suffice even for bigger dogs as even a little bit serves as a reward.
Either buy smaller ones or cut larger ones into pieces before the session begins.
Keeping treats small means fewer calories consumed and also prevents the animal from becoming satiated before the session is finished.
Soft treats are also very smelly, which dogs love. For training purposes, we recommend soft treats because they are easier and faster for dogs to consume.
Harder treats, like biscuits, take time to swallow and finding every fallen crumb distracts from training.
Use different varieties of treats because dogs can become bored with the same ones all the time.
If treats do not seem enticing, take the cue to change it, replacing it with one of equal or greater value to the dog.
While most dogs with patience and proper training can accomplish some tasks ‘there are specific breeds that are definitely more amenable to training than others.
These include: Border Collie; Standard Poodle; Labrador Retriever; German Shepherd; Doberman Pinscher; Shetland Sheepdog; Bearded Collie;Miniature Schnauzer; Havanese; Boxer; Australian Shepherd; Papillon; Bernese Mountain Dog; Border Terrier; Welsh Corgi; Pembroke Welsh; Golden Retriever; Rottweiler; Bulldog and (whew!) English Cocker Spaniel.
The following represent a partial list of some of the products that can help reduce and even eliminate damage caused by pets in a home.
They are helpful training aids that reinforce good behavior and eliminate the possibility of negative and destructive results. They include:
The most important aspect of training a dog is to train yourself first — mainly to have patience with your furry friend.
In time they will learn, and always remember to protect your precious home, furniture and your beloved pets paws with our home scratch protection products!
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]]>Here’s how to evaluate the energy levels of your friends along with 4 key scratch guard products to ensure your home and all of its surfaces survive the wrath of active pups!
While the above question may be worthy of an educated guest to those who do not live with these types of animals, to those that do, the answer lies all around them.
Living with a high energy dog can cause the sanest, most loving animal owner to loose his or her mind, while the owner of a low energy dog (and the dog) may find life to be generally cool and quite copacetic. Dogs with medium levels of energy, not surprisingly, fall in between the two.
There’s no question that the repressed energy of any dog that falls within this category is going to cause more destructive behavior than those animals that fall within the range of the other two.
So how can you tell if you live with one, you may ask. Well, the answer, my friends, is not blowing in the wind as Bob Dylan used to say.
It is rather, everywhere about, and as an owner of one (or more) or these creatures, you probably already know the answer, or at the very least suspect.
These animals are high maintenance, require above average mental and physical exercise, are always ready to move and they often play all day and all night. (When you as an owner can find the time to sleep is another problem meant for another article).
Their tails wag incessantly at incredible speeds, they jump up and down, bring you a toy when they see you and are constantly trying to engage in a game of tug of war or fetch.
One good note is the fact that the more energy a dog has, the more teachable he or she is to instruction (if the owner can stay awake, that is).
The ability to learn, however, can become very challenging if it is not addressed and nourished.
An owner of a high energy dog must commit some time for serious training and may need to consider some of CLAWGUARD’s products to aid against the damage caused by scratching and clawing, which can destroy expensive furniture, doors, window sills, curtains, couches and anything inanimate that wont play or respond to their instinctual need to release pent-up energy.
There is a reason why some dogs bounce off walls and others are happy just to be surrounded by them. It goes back to ancient times when dogs were in the early stages of domestication.
Slowly, they became enmeshed in human populations where they became hunters, guardians, shepherds and supply providers that crossed over snow and ice.
Their bodies became equipped for work, and when the need for dogs to aid in survival lessened, all that built in energy remained.
A new animal emerged accompanied by a name change from Canis lupus to Canis lupus familiaris (the family dog). However, there was no new moniker or remedy for that untapped energy, which would have to find a means of release.
There are ways to calm your high energy pup down so they will not take things out on innocent bystanders like furniture, doors, window sills, curtains screens and the like. For these situations, our CLAWGUARD products will help, but here are some ideas to think about.
There are quite a few high energy dog breeds. Some of the more popular include:
Dogs with medium energy levels are smart, highly trainable and great companions for all types of adventures.
Although dogs that fall into this category are generally mellow in nature, they are known to have occasional bursts of energy. They are the middle ground and are very popular for, well, medium energy inspired people which is a description that fits many of us (this author included.).
This translates into a dog that has relatively few care requirements as opposed to those of their higher energy cousins.
These dogs do require exercise and mental stimulation throughout the day in order to remain healthy, and they are not inclined to take their energy out on inanimate objects like doors, couches windows and screens.
Most people will do very well with a medium-energy dog as long as they can spend at least 30-45 minutes per day for exercise.
The following breeds are some very popular medium energy dogs.
Couch potatoes by nature, these dogs make perfect companions for more inactive care-givers.
They require a few short walks a day, and are content to spend the rest of their time snuggling next to their favorite humans.
They may wag their tails and approach a new person, but they do not jump up, as some of their higher energy cousins do.
They are not likely to engage in intense play time or learning new tricks, but they make up for this with their good behavior.
While you might want to keep some of our protective products on hand just in case, it isn’t likely that these dogs will be very destructive.
Low Energy Dog Breeds Include:
The following represent some of our fine products that help to protect your home from the destructive claws and teeth of our beloved pets.
In Conclusion
So, if there is a moral to this story, it would be to learn to live with and lovingly accept your beloved pet, whether of high, medium or low energy.
If you prefer a higher level pup, there’s always help right at your fingertips with our many innovative scratch guard products.
Give them a try today and enjoy your high spirited animal without worry that you and your furniture may soon part ways!
]]>Cats are highly astute, mystical creatures that see and sense all that surrounds them in ways no other animal can.
Worshipped by the ancient Egyptians as vessels inhabited by the spirits of their gods, it was believed that they brought good luck to whomever dared to try and own them.
Truth be told, no one can ever really own a cat, and that is why training a cat is so very specific and different.
That element of pleasing the master who is is an animal’s entire world, which is so very common in dogs, simply went out to lunch as far as the cat, who couldn’t care less, is concerned.
Despite this, cats can be easy to train because they are highly intelligent. The trick is to understand them so that they don’t end up training you instead of the other way around.
According to Pam Johnson-Bennett, a certified behaviorist and owner of Cat Behavior Associates in Nashville, Tennessee: “understanding a cat's natural instincts can help when it comes to training in play, behavior and even travel.”
Cats can master many diverse commands including: to sit, roll over, and shake a paw, but since they like to do all things within their own feline time frame, training requires motivation, time consistently set aside and an enormous dose of patience.
Changing unwanted behavior requires discipline, but not punishment. A cat lover may have encouraged a kitten’s constant scratching, meowing or nipping and then realized that it is not acceptable behavior and wish to change it. Blame, however, must never be a part of the training equation.
A shift in perspective is required both from the cat lover and the cat, which can lovingly be accomplished with time, treats and as stated above, patience.
The following guide, with the help of our scratch protection products, will help harried cat lovers to rid their pets of destructive behaviors.
Many times, a cat lover may mistake bad behavior as just the animal expressing its natural instincts. In this case, helping the animal adjust to new behavior rather than meting out punishment is the key to eliminating the negative.
In other instances, a cat may have picked up a bad habit form nowhere and simply continued it everywhere. While no feline probably ever heard the words of that old Fats Waller song, “Ain’t Misbehavin’, they do understand what it means in cat language
It translates into something like: “My world is not a happy place and I am upset. I need to vent my feelings onto something that won’t fight back; namely furniture, doors, windows and carpeting… Meow.”
Although every animal is different, there are some general bad habits that are often found in cats.
Jumping on counters, chewing on household wires, which is not only inconvenient but can also be very dangerous, scratching everything in sight, biting humans in the household and bringing home little dead animals as gifts are among the most commonly encountered.
Last but not least, a cat’s sleeping schedule will likely not coincide with that of their caretaker’s, which means your cat or cats are ready to boogie and put on party hats just when you are either ready to go to sleep or already there.
Many of these behaviors can be curtailed with training and with the use of our scratch deterrent products, more about which will be featured below.
They do not, per se, as if you didn’t know that already. But alas, all is not lost because cats do understand one important principle that can result in behavior change and that is “no” spoken in conjunction with the idea of creating a cause and effect situation.
Kitty learns to associate an unpleasant occurrence with something they are doing and then they never do it again. This can be compared to the actions of a child who accidentally touches a hot stove once.
There are ways to capture a teachable moment and one of them includes your voice and a short stop word. Whenever you see the behavior, yell that stop word, which can be “hey” or “no” at the top of your voice.
It will work if used consistently. Do not change the word, however, as it will confuse the cat (and possibly, you too).
Clapping your hands loudly can also be irritating to a cat’s ears and cause them to stop whatever they are scratching or chewing or biting.
For cats that are easily startled, this action can give them an unforgettable jolt that they associate with their behavior in that immediate moment.
Noisy cans can also help to discourage our curious kitties from climbing on top of cabinets, counters and snooping around house plants. Empty soda cans can have another purpose besides recycling.
Arrange groups of them on top of one another in those trouble spots you want your cat to avoid so that just brushing by them will cause them to wobble and fall. You may need to do this a number of times before you see results, but give it try and then recycle the cans.
Deterrent sprays can help even though they are not as effective as other products.
Anything flavored with citrus is a turnoff to cats, and there are many commercial sprays featuring this smell that can be used to keep cats away from certain areas of the home. If your cat is a chewer, spraying this on wires can make them smell unpleasant.
Spend more time playing with your cat, as a bored feline is a forecast for furniture, door and carpet disaster. Eliminating extra energy with toys and loving attention will make the animal feel more at ease and less likely to view everything in the world around them as a giant scratching post.
Do-it-yourself methods can work, but they are limited in scope.
For best protection of furniture, carpet, doors and such, our Clawguard Cat Training Strips are recommended. These adhesive strips can be installed in just a few seconds and they are simply applied by peeling off the white liner and applying them directly to trouble spots such as:carpets, rugs, sofas, drapes, screens and wooden doors.
These waterproof strips are American-made of non-toxic material and come in a package of 20. They provide a tested, safe and effective barrier between your expensive furniture and the claws on your beloved feline. Each and every roll of tape sold is guaranteed to work and if it doesn’t, the company promises a full return on the purchase price.
Our Furniture Shields provide another option to protect your furniture, and they have the added advantage of being invisible in plain sight.
They are sturdy and clear and designed specifically to withstand heavy contact and simultaneously provide hidden protection from the feline onslaught of scratching, shredding and clawing sofas, armchairs, ottomans, mattresses, curtains, screens, baskets, speakers and other items.
They are available in four sizes with two sheets in every pack.
For some reason known only to felines, crinkly aluminum foil is a substance with a sound and feel they dislike. It is said to deter cats from kitchen counters, but ending up with foil all over your kitchen, however temporary, can be very inconvenient and annoying.
Cats scratch doors because they like the texture, and the scratching helps them to remove the outer sheath of their nails and to mark the door with the scent glands in their paws.
Nocturnal door scratching often occurs and it most common cause is boredom. They love to play with you, and if you are sound asleep, they don’t care. They are cats.
Don’t despair, as there are some easy ways to deal with this situation; namely, our Clawguard Training Tape XL Sheets and Cat Training and Repellant Tape.
Training Tape XL Sheets are comprised of 3” X 30 yards of high quality material, and they come with a built in dispenser and are easily applied. The material does require a simple cut to the desired length and an easy peel off when ready to affix to any surface. They are safe for cats’ paws and will not cause any irritation. Odor-free and clear, your home will remain looking clean and attractive.
Our Cat Scratch Training And Repellant Tape is a best selling solution for deterring scratching and clawing on furniture and other surfaces. Cats avoid sticky surfaces and this clear, double-sided adhesive is paw-safe and super effective.
Even more, installation is very simple! Just apply to the selected surface, and it will serve as a tough barrier between claws, doors, sofas and other areas where cats like to scratch. This tape is available both as training strips and in sheet form.
In Conclusion
While training a cat may be a more challenging process than training a dog, it can be done. It just takes patience, tenacity, a lot of treats … and of course a few of our tried, true and trusted Clawguard products!
Long live cats and the sacred sanity of their caretakers!
Photo credits: Shutterstock and Clawguard
]]>If your dog dislikes loud noises, you’re not the only pet parent struggling with a noise-anxious pet. In fact, an estimated 1/3 of dogs have an aversion to loud noises.
According to VCA Animal Hospitals, “Single traumatic experiences or repeated exposure to frightening stimuli can cause reactions ranging from mild fear to extreme phobic reactions. Mild fear responses may include panting, pacing, and attempts to hide, whereas phobic responses may include panic, extreme agitation, attempts to escape and/or destructive behavior.”
As noise aversion or fear can result in a number of behaviors, it is important to learn more about your pet’s specific fears and anxieties in order to best support them. As a pet product company with the mission of Less Damage, More Love, our goal is to help support pet parents while also helping to support each pet’s special needs.
Triggering sounds can range from loud noises such as thunder and fireworks to unfamiliar noises like the swish of a washing machine or dishwasher. According to Assisi Animal Health, “When triggered by a specific sound, a dog with noise anxiety may display one or more of these behaviors:
Trembling
Ears pinned back
Look of panic in their eyes
Whining or barking
Pacing
Panting, yawning or drooling
Constant lip-licking
Chewing or licking themselves
Clinginess
Hiding
Destructive chewing, digging and scratching
Trying to escape their environment
Urinating or defecating
Vomiting”
If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms, switch up their environment. If the noise is coming from the room they're in, move them to a room further from the noise.
If the dog cannot be removed from the noise (fireworks, sirens, etc.), move them to a place where the noise is minimal. Here you can give them a safe space where they feel comfortable.
Bring along lots of toys and high-reward treats to help distract them. The toys and treats can also help your dog reassociate a scary noise with something fun.
Dogs can be noise averse for a number of reasons. The most common reason for noise aversion is a negative association with the noise. If your dog has had a negative experience with a noise, they may continue to associate that noise with negativity. Your dog may also be noise averse if they are under socialized.
New sounds, places, people, and things can scare a dog of any age or history, especially if they are under socialized when it comes to those things. If your dog has never seen a vacuum cleaner run before, they may be wary of it. Imagine seeing and hearing a vacuum for the very first time. No thanks!
Lastly, your dog may be noise averse because of a medical condition or simply due to aging. If you have concerns about your dog’s health, we recommend taking them to visit their veterinarian.
Did you know that dogs have much more sensitive hearing than humans? Just imagine how loud thunder or fireworks sound to you, then multiply that times two!
According to Hearing Sense, “Dogs have much more sensitive hearing than humans, hearing sounds four times farther away than we can. They can hear higher frequency sounds, can more easily differentiate sounds (e.g. they may recognize the sound of your car) and they can pinpoint the exact location of the sound.”
Not only are dogs more sensitive to sound than humans, some breeds are extra good at sensing sounds. These breeds can include German shepherds, collies, and golden retrievers. If you own a dog with extra sensitive hearing, chances are they may be noise averse or noise anxious.
At Clawguard, we make pet-friendly products meant to deter and even eliminate scratching, clawing, slobbering, and pawing. If your dog suffers from mild noise anxiety, especially if they use scratching or clawing as an outlet for their anxiety, we can help!
Our wide range of products including, but not limited to, Door Shields, Window Sill Protectors, and Scratch Shields will keep your home free from destruction while you work to find other outlets for your anxious pup.
After protecting your home with Clawguard products, give the following a try:
If you have serious concerns about your dog’s noise aversion or anxiety, we recommend speaking with your veterinarian to discuss treatment options, such as medication.
We always recommend pairing our products with positive reinforcement training, and we would like to note that dogs should never be disciplined for their anxious behaviors, as this is unfair and will only cause more stress and anxiety.
Just as all people are different, so are all dogs. Learning about your dog’s specific needs can take time. As you explore the root cause of your dog’s noise anxiety,
Clawguard’s pet-safe, home-protection products are here to help. If your dog is doing damage to your home even without loud noises being the trigger, learn more about the top six reasons your pet scratches.
]]>Follow these 7 simple steps when leaving a dog home alone, and for added protection, furnish your home with the 3 key scratch protection products detailed in this post to help protect your doors, window sills, furniture and other items from any anxiety-inspired mauling, scratching and chewing.
We all know what happens to little boys when they are accidentally left behind at Christmas time from that iconic comedy, Home Alone, of two decades ago, but when the protagonist in a real life story is not Macauley Culkin, but rather a medium or high energy dog that is left home alone, the repercussions may be different, but can be equally expensive and painful.
Then there is the guilt, which has many forms, and it can and does raise its heavy and depressing head many times during the course of our busy lives.
According to the late Emma Bombeck, “guilt is the gift that keeps on giving.”
So whether it occurs at that moment when your mother-in-law tells you she’s okay “standing out in the rain” or your dog looks at you with those puppy dog eyes that are brimming with hurt, betrayal and abandonment, there is no escape and only a glimmer of hope that somewhere, somehow there can be some sort of resolution.
A 2016 survey conducted by the New York Daily News and involving some 2,000 dog owners indicated that 80% of participants felt guilty about leaving their dogs alone at home too much and compensated for guilt over lost time spent with lavish treats and toys.
The poll, which was conducted by the pet sitting service, DogVAcay, also discovered that many pet parents made up for their absence in their pets’ lives by serving special foods, like steak dinner, in some instances.
But it doesn’t matter what you promise or gift to your beloved fur ball. A dog can’t be told that you will return soon, although you are free to try.
Once you reach for those keys, coat or handbag instead of the leash, the whimpering is likely to begin. It doesn’t matter if you will be gone for just a few minutes or a few hours.
To your doggy, it is goodbye, so long, ciao, ta-ta, shalom and sayonara baby. No more walks, hugs, food or playtime forever.
Of course this bleak picture is never the case, but explanations are beyond canine understanding and that cloud of guilt that is taking hold in your caretaker mind isn’t likely to go away until the minute you turn that key into the lock and return home.
God only knows that which has occurred during your absence.
We dog caretakers have to learn to see things from the perspective of our pets. Only the current moment lives in the minds of our beloved dogs.
In a way, this is a blessing, as there are never any regrets, do overs, divorces and reconciliations, apologies, second, third or even fourth chances to get it right, and best of all, NO GUILT.
But we humans who are experts at looking back and dwelling on past mistakes and always look forward to making new ones, sometimes in the process forget that a dog cannot do this.
So what to do? Even if you are running a necessary errand like buying dog food, the guilt is there, like a big gray cloud. If you are going someplace where you might enjoy yourself, boy is it ever there, and even heavier and deeper.
Calling home to say you care won’t help either. Hearing your voice on the answering machine might even make things worse for your lovesick doggie who lives only for you and can hear you but not lick and smother you with warm kisses.
Have you run out of ideas? Are you finished? Well, maybe you would be if it weren’t for the following wonderful suggestions and scratch deterrent product solutions.
If you are loving pet parents like we are ;) aim to follow these simple tips each time you head out the door.
There's nothing worse than coming home only to find your doors, window sills and furniture scratched to pieces and your furry little (or big) friend hiding his or her's eyes in disgrace.
Thankfully, our products allow pet parents to to protect your furniture and beloved belongings from the onslaught of separation anxiety, which commonly occurs in dogs, while also aiding in training this common destructive behavior.
We offer three workable solutions to one of the biggest problems associated with separation anxiety in the form of some tried and true products that can prevent your dog from scratching your beloved furniture
They are our: heavy duty door shields, window sill protectors and protection tape. More on each is featured below.
Guilt is free floating and may follow us everywhere, no matter what we do.
However, when it comes to leaving our dog home alone, the best we can hope for is some sort of makeshift tranquility in knowing we have left them and our furniture with everything they need in order to survive your next trip to wherever you choose to go.
Equip your home with the very best in scratch deterrent and protection products, and be prepared, like a dutiful boy scout, for your next departure into the unknown.
Final thought from one dog: If chewing things is wrong, I don’t want to be right. ~Danny Gordan for Stupell Industries
Photo Credits: Pixabay, Shutterstock and Clawguard
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In a “purrfect" world, our beloved kitties would let us know when it’s time to trim their claws, but alas and alack, if you are waiting for this to happen, you will wait forever!
Cats don’t like alterations to their daily routines and even if you train them as kittens when they are adjusting to the world around them, sometimes it can be difficult to get them in just the right mood to have their nails clipped.
When they are sleepy just after a meal might be a good time to try, but always approach with caution, fervent prayer and many, many treats.
According to your cat, there is never a right time to trim their claws, but one clear indication that the need has arisen occurs when the claws are long, curved and razor sharp.
The time between trimmings will vary depending on the cat’s level of activity and how much they scratch, but usually it falls between two to four weeks.
The following tips will help every cat caretaker successfully embark upon the next cat claw-trimming adventure, which, in combination with our Clawguard cat scratch training tape, strips and other scratch protection products, will help dramatically curb mauled furniture occurrences throughout your home.
In conclusion
Following these tips, in combination with use of our Clawguard cat scratch training and scratch deterrent products, will help ease the nail-trimming process and aid in reducing the occurrence of clawed furniture throughout your home.
But you and kitty will have to join forces — albeit the cat will never enlist.
Patience and treats (and more treats) and patience will win out in the end. Your little furry friend is worth it all and so is your beloved furniture and carpets.
Save them all and make your next cat claw trimming escapade a successful endeavor that the cat may or may not appreciate.
Photo Credits: Pixabay, Shutterstock and Clawguard
]]>Anyone who has ever been owned by a cat knows full well that while they are inscrutable, adorable creatures, they, like all of us, have their issues.
Some may concern how well they do or do not integrate with their human family or their dietary regimens, and others may focus on what happens to once beautiful sofas, armchairs and carpets that dare to cross feline paths to nowhere in particular.
While many cat lovers may believe that preventing a cat from scratching is the same as making a hole in water, the truth is that an understanding about “the call to scratch” and using our scratch protection products can greatly alleviate this problem.
A 2017 pilot study conducted by Alexandra Moesta, Deborah Keys and Sharon Crowell-Davis involved a paper questionnaire, which was distributed to 140 cat-owning clients of a small animal practice and published in J Feline Med Surg in October of 2018.
Some 82% responded to the questions, and results indicated that 83.9% of their cats scratched inappropriate items. More than 81% scratched chairs and other furniture, and 64% scratched carpet.
The study also noted that the frequency of the behavior was influenced by the type and material of preferred items, and that carpet, furniture and fabric were the most often selected by their loving but unintentionally destructive furry companions.
While Mother Nature offers the perfect solutions for cats living in the wild, there usually aren't too many fallen trees and logs hanging around the average home.
Furniture, like couches, however, provide the perfect scratching post if no others are available in the home. Sofas are sturdy and can withstand the pressure of a cat’s body movements and claws much as logs do in the great outdoors.
This makes them perfect venues for this ingrained behavior, which they cannot control and they use as a tool to naturally trim their claws and exercise.
As most cat lovers know, felines live by the beat of their own drum, but there are some things you can do to curb their innate need to guiltlessly rip your favorite piece of furniture to shreds.
There are four products specifically designed to redirect destructive scratching into healthy channels. They are as follows:
In Conclusion
The joys of living with cats are manifold, but they inevitably come with a price, as do all things worthwhile.
Cats give us so much, albeit it may not seem so. Their eyes seek and offer love, acceptance and comfort when gloom pervades, and their playful spirits serve as powerful buffers against loneliness.
Co-existence is possible with innocent bystanders, such as furniture, but only aided by our tried and true Clawguard products.
Give them a try today — You (and your furniture) will thank us tomorrow!
Photo credits: Pixabay, Shutterstock and Clawguard
]]>We always recommend pairing our products with positive reinforcement training. But how do you find a qualified dog trainer in your area? The following blog will help guide you in finding one that is qualified, knowledgeable and credible.
]]>To address the root cause of your pet’s behaviors, we always recommend pairing our products with positive reinforcement training.
But how do you find a qualified dog trainer in your area? The following blog will help guide you in finding one that is qualified, knowledgeable and credible.
According to the RSPCA, "Reward-based training is the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing any unwanted behaviors. Reward-based training does not involve aversive techniques, physical punishment or the assertion of dominance over the dog."
It is important to choose a dog trainer who uses rewards-based training techniques because of the reasons above. Dog training is an unregulated industry, which means anyone can call themselves a dog trainer.
While anyone can label themselves as a dog trainer, there are many credible certifications, training programs, and organizations you will want to look for prior to hiring someone. We suggest using:
If you are doing your own Google search for trainers in your area, here are some sample questions that may help you narrow down your options.
Methods:
What dog training equipment do you recommend?
How would you stop an unwanted behavior?
What happens when my dog isn’t responding in the way you want them to?
How will you know if my dog is anxious, stressed, or fearful and how would you adjust their training?
What to look for:
A knowledgeable dog trainer strives to replace unwanted behaviors with desired behaviors instead of solely focusing on correcting or stopping unwanted behaviors through the use of corrective devices. They also approach training by seeing the dog as an individual, and they care deeply about the dog’s physical health, stress/anxiety levels, and meeting their instinctual needs.
Continuing education:
How do you ensure your client’s success?
In which professional dog training associations do you hold membership?
Do you have any certifications?
What is your approach to continuing education to develop your own knowledge and skills?
What to look for:
A competent dog trainer regularly participates in continuing education opportunities to expand their knowledge and skillset in their field.
Connections with other pet professionals:
Do you consult with a veterinary behaviorist?
Do you work with my vet? If so, in what capacity?
Do you work with my dog walker and/or pet sitter if necessary?
What to look for:
A credible dog trainer consults and/or connects with other pet professionals such as veterinarians, vet behaviorists, dog walkers, etc.
As you search for a dog trainer, be sure to look for someone with legitimate credentials as well as someone who respects your dog and their individual needs. If you're in the Charlotte, NC area, or if you're open to virtual training, we suggest reaching out to our friends and partners at Free Will Animal Training.
Don't forget, rewards-based training and CLAWGUARD products go hand-in-hand!
Source: Humane Dog Training Advocates
Written by: Emily Greene, Free Will Animal Training
Edited by: Kelsey Ruocco, CLAWGUARD
With an increase in temperatures comes an increase in the potential for heatstroke in animals. The American Kennel Club states, "As a dog’s temperature rises, blood rushes to the surfaces of the tongue, gums, and membranes to help transfer excess heat.
Frantic panting, extreme salivation, bright-red membranes, and labored breathing are clear warning signs that your dog is overheated and may quickly progress to a metabolic meltdown as his temperature rises to over 106 F and he can no longer cool himself.
Our furry friends rely upon us to be as responsible a pet parent as we possibly can be. The following provides key tips to help prevent your dog from becoming overheated along with a list of things to do if he or she does become overheated.
They may gasp for air, and the entire mouth will become grayish to purple because of the unmet oxygen demand.
As they dehydrates, the saliva thickens, and they may vomit and have diarrhea. Unable to stand, they may have a seizure, become comatose, [or even] die.
Even if you can cool them and they act normal, rush them to an emergency clinic because their organs may have already been damaged and death could follow."
Always be a good pet parent!
Be keenly aware of the signs your dog is in danger of becoming overheated throughout the warmer Summer months, and if they do, be sure to follow the above tips to help cool them down!
]]>Most types of destructive behavior are a sign that something is wrong. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the most important thing is for you to do is identify the root of the problem.
So, let's get to the bottom of it: what are the most common reasons your dog may be destroying your walls?
Anxiety can play a significant role in this situation. Because dogs have a natural desire to feel secure in their surroundings, they will attempt to alleviate tension by scratching at walls, doors, and floors, digging, or biting (or chewing) them to release the stress they experience.
This can occur when they grow overly reliant on you and are unable to cope with being left alone for a period of time. It doesn't have to be for long, even.
Sometimes, simply walking in the other room is sufficient for a dog who needs you near them to feel secure. Quitting your job is not a viable option, so make certain that your furry best friend learns how to appreciate his or her alone time at home appropriately.
If your dog isn't experiencing anxiety, this leads to the next most common cause: boredom. There are certain breeds that are especially prone to boredom especially if they aren't receiving adequate exercise. Border Collies, German Shepherds, and Vizslas are a few breeds who need vigorous exercise on a daily basis to remain calm, happy, and healthy. Most dogs in the Working Dog group are the same in this aspect.
There are several methods that can be employed when attempting to prevent wall damage. If they’re scratching them while you’re around, and you notice, redirect their attention to a more appropriate outlet for their boredom. Be sure to praise your dog when they play with appropriate toys. Kong toys, heavy chews, and other permissible objects can be utilized for this purpose.
You should also evaluate whether or not your dog is receiving the right amount of exercise each day. Ask yourself, how many walks are we going on each day and how long are they? What activities are we doing? What can I add to their routine to increase their physical and mental stimulation?
While you’re working on positive reinforcement training, you obviously don’t want the walls to continue being damaged. That’s where CLAWGUARD’s Universal Scratch Shield comes into play. Perfect to use on doors, walls, screen doors, railings, gates, windows, glass and more. Designed to match any décor and to keep your home interior beautiful.
Want to learn more about positive reinforcement training and the best kinds of toys for your pet? Looking for some additional training resources? Free Will Animal Training is based in Charlotte, NC, but provides remote training options for clients all over the country. Visit Free Will Animal Training.
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Learn more: American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Puppy Socialization Statement
]]>How to protect your car's interior from the most damage that is usually done- the scratches.
In the event that your dog frequently scratches the inside of your car door due to the excitement of being in the car or because of something they see out the window, you may want to consider using a seatbelt for them.
This will help to keep them in place when riding in the car and reduce the likelihood of them resting their paws on the car's doors.
The use of a seatbelt will not fully prevent them from scratching the car door, but it will limit their mobility to some extent, making car door scratches less likely. They can also help keep your pet safe in the event of an accident.
Maintaining the health of your dog's nails by trimming, clipping, and filing them will help to limit the amount of damage done to your car’s interior.
If you don't want to trim them yourself, support small by heading to a local groomer. If you are interested in trying to do this yourself, most groomers recommend dog owners use an electronic nail grinder. They're easier to use, especially for those without much experience. There is also less rick of you cutting your dog’s nail quick – the core of the nail bed.
We all love to go on car rides with our furry best friend. One of the side effects of this though is damage to the inside of our car. This is thought to be an inevitable result of our desire to bring our dog places, but it doesn’t have to be. Even with trimmed nails and a seatbelt, there is still a risk of your car’s interior being damaged.
Interior door protectors can get bulky and are often are not an appealing look for your car. Fortunately, there’s another option that will keep your car in great condition, plus, your passengers won’t even notice!
CLAWGUARD Protection Tape is a clear single-sided adhesive barrier that provides durable protection against your dog's nails. Simply place the tape along the areas your dog can reach and you won’t have to worry about damage to your vehicle any longer.
Grab yours today and prevent future damage!
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Of course, we don’t want them ruining our beautiful bed frame, so we need to redirect them to an appropriate area area to scratch. To do this, they need a high-quality scratching post that they will enjoy. In this article, we will help you find the perfect one and help you protect your bedposts in the meantime.
Even if you have already tried a scratching post, you may not have picked the best one for your individual cat’s needs and desires resulting in continued scratching on unwanted items in your home.
Choosing a scratching post that appeals to us rather than ones that appeal to cats is a common error made by most cat owners. When it comes to picking the best scratching post for your cat, a little knowledge goes a long way. The goal is to present an alternative that your cat will like clawing even more than your bedpost; but, to do so, you must choose one suitable to your cat's preferences.
It is important that the scratching post is tall enough to allow your cat to extend fully while scratching. Essentially, it implies that your cat may completely open out their body and exercise their back and shoulder muscles, which is essential for their health and flexibility. Your cat has to be able to scratch in whatever posture they desire for this to be effective.
Choosing a scratching post that is at least the length of your cat's body is recommended. Most cat lovers will tell you the best scratching posts are at least 31 inches tall, but the taller, the better. Your cat needs to be comfortable exercising whatever muscles they feel need to be stretched. Sometimes they may scratch normally whereas other times they will extend the full length of their body while scratching. That's one of the reasons bedposts are so appealing; they're tall!
Your cat will not use the post if it is wobbly in any way. The fact that cats enjoy scratching your bedposts is due to the fact that they are exceptionally stable. It's understandable that cats would seek out an immovable item to scratch on because trees are their preferred scratching surfaces when they're outside. They don't want to be unstable while scratching; they need to feel secure.
Choosing the best scratching post for your cat can be a trial and error process, or even if it isn’t, it can take some time to get them to stop scratching your bedposts. In the meantime, you don’t want further damage done. That’s where our Protection Tape comes in.
This safe transparent tape won’t damage the surface of your bedposts and will keep it protected. It has been tested against sharp cat nails and has successfully passed the test. Each roll contains 4in x 10ft of packaged tape in a dispenser.
It's easy to apply and won't leave residue for you to clean later. Simply remove the protective liner from one side of the protection tape. Apply your pet protection tape to the desired area and gently press out any bubbles that may be present to ensure a transparent and smooth finish.
Looking for additional cat training tips and tricks? Head to Free Will Animal Training.
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If you’re like most of us pet parents, you once had beautiful, freshly-painted window sills… but once your pet came into your life, things changed. Your dog or cat has jumped up numerous times resulting in scratch marks all over the window sill.
It’s a bit of an eyesore when you walk around your house. Maybe you want to paint, or you already have re-painted them (a lot) but, it doesn’t seem to last long.
When a dog achieves the desired behavior, positive reinforcement is used to encourage him to continue doing so. If the dog follows the instructions and stays off the window sill, rewarding him or her with food, toys, or praise can help to reinforce the behavior.
If you believe that this is the best technique to begin with, it is recommended to begin with the "off" command. To begin, use your dog's favorite food or treat to entice them toward their favorite window.
In order for this method to be successful, you must utilize your dog's favorite treats or snacks as bait for the process. Attempt to draw the dog's attention to a favorite window and begin training them with the "off" command.
Step back and observe the dog's reaction as soon as you've placed the yummy treat on the window ledge. As soon as they try to hop on the window sill, say "off" while simultaneously enticing them down with the reward.
Immediately after all four paws have been placed back on the ground, feed them the treat while giving praise. Repeat this for a few minutes every day until your dog understands the desired behavior.
Our clear, high-quality, robust window sill protectors are resistant to scratches, claws, and slobber splatter. They offer window sill protection that is ideal for any and all windows. Plus, they come in several different sizes!
Protect your window sills from damage caused not only by your dog, but your cats, bird, or pet of any type. Not only will this protect your home, but the crystal clear high-tech plastic is made to blend in with any décor and keep your home’s interior looking its best at all times.
Clawguard Window Sill Protectors are simple to install, taking only a few seconds. Simply peel away the protective peel-off liners from both sides of your Window Sill Protector. To install, use the translucent adhesives that are provided. You don't even need hardware. Grab yours today!
Looking for more information about positive reinforcement training? Check out Free Will Animal Training.
Written by Amber Drake
]]>Both dogs and cats love being near the window and looking at their surroundings. We don’t want to keep them from being curious, but we also don’t want scratch marks on the window sill. So, what do we do?
Fortunately, there are some options.
CLAWGUARD's clear, high-quality, robust window sill protectors are resistant to scratches and claws and slobber splatter. They offer window protection that is ideal for any and all windows, plus they comes in several different sizes.
Protect your window sills from damage caused not only by your dog, but your cats, birds, or pets of any type. Not only will this protect your home, but the crystal clear high-tech plastic was created to blend in with any décor and keep your home interior looking its best at all times.
Clawguard Window Sill Protectors are simple to install and take only seconds! Simply peel away the protective peel-off liners from both sides of your Sill Shield. To install, use the translucent adhesives that are provided. You don't even need hardware.
For the best-looking window sills, you will want to repair and paint them before placing the window sill protectors. To repair the window sills, complete the following steps:
If you haven’t grabbed a CLAWGUARD Window Sill Protector, you can grab yours today by clicking here.
]]>Written by Amber Drake
One of the primary reasons that screen doors are so susceptible to damage is because they offer limited visibility to what is on the other side. Any child or dog running quickly toward a screen door is likely to miss it entirely until it is too late and the screen is torn. Oops! Since screen doors can break easily, it doesn't take much to rip them out entirely.
Another reason why dogs frequently break screens is because they see something on the other side that is simply too tempting to turn away from. The fact that the screen door does not feel like a substantial barrier and allows for limited visibility, causes many dogs to rush straight through in an effort to catch what they're after.
Another possibility for damage to your screen door, is that your dog is simply trying to get closer to you or someone else (or chase the squirrel) and they begin pawing at the screen, resulting in a tear.
One of the most basic ways to protect your screen door is to make it more prominent. You can do this by attaching anything to it that will alert your dog that there is a screen door there.
On the internet, you can find attractive stickers that have been designed specifically for this purpose. This is a fantastic solution to not only protect your screens from an excited dog, but also to give them a unique personal touch at the same time!
If your dog's claws become caught in the mesh screen on a frequent basis, keeping their claws clipped may be the most effective solution. This would not provide complete protection for your screen door, but it can reduce the risk of tearing, or at least severe tears.
Our Universal Scratch shield can be installed in seconds! Simply peel away the protective peel-off liners from both sides of your Universal Scratch Shield to reveal the scratch-resistant surface. Install without the need for hardware by using the transparent 3M Duel Lock coins that are provided.
The 3M Duel Lock coins are all identical in appearance. Put them together and press hard until they snap and lock into place, fastening your window guard while also providing an impenetrable protective shield.
To begin protecting your screen door, grab your Universal Scratch Shield today!
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Since you cannot change this instinctive behavior, you should emphasize encouraging acceptable scratching habits. When it comes to dealing with scratching, the most effective strategy is not to try to stop your cat from scratching, but rather to teach them where and what is acceptable to scratch.
Offering appropriate, appealing scratching surfaces and objects to scratch, such as scratching posts, is the first step.
The following list of tips will aid you in preventing your cat from tearing up your mattress and curb their destructive scratching:
It’s important to note scratching should never be forced. If you attempt to force your cat to scratch where you want them to, they are more likely to correlate that attempt with fear and that will make the process significantly more difficult.
Once your cat begins to use the scratching post, it's also important not to throw it away once it begins to appear torn. Your cat is more likely to return to that scratching post since it's worn out as they like sinking their paws into the material. The worn scratching post also has scents that are familiar to her.
Of course, you can grab another scratching post if yours is starting to look worn. But, be sure not to get rid of the old one, at least until your cat learns to use the new one.
Our Furniture Protectors can offer invisible protection for your mattress. There are two sheets per pack and four different sizes to choose from. Installation is simple using the clear upholstery twist pins to firmly lock the protective barrier in place.
Twist the pin to lock it securely into your mattress and counter twist to remove it. There's no damage to your mattress and no sticky residue to clean up later. Plus, the pins are reusable if you choose to move the barrier.
Looking for additional cat training tips and tricks? Head to Free Will Animal Training.
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Fortunately, there are a few efficient methods for keeping your cat from clawing on doors and to redirect your cat's destructive habit.
First and foremost, it's helpful to iscover the reason for your cat's scratching, as it will assist you in identifying an appropriate solution.
Cats are highly social animals who typically enjoy interacting with their owners as well as with other pets in the home. When you leave your cat alone in a separate room, scratching may be her method of getting your attention to come back. The friendlier your cat is, the more likely it is that she may turn to scratch when you close the door on her when you leave the room.
There's a reason why the expression about curious cats is so popular. The next time your feline companion claws at a closed-door, it's possible that she's curious about the smells or sounds on the other side.
If you used to allow your cat to walk freely in and out of a room, such as your bedroom, and then you abruptly cut her off, she may resort to scratching in order to urge you to let her back into the space.
Scratching is also a natural, instinctive behavior for her so the behavior will likely need to be redirected. Cats scratch to relieve anxiety, keep their nails healthy, to knead when they’re happy and a host of other reasons.
Catnip is a common weed that is non-toxic and belongs to the mint family. Cats are drawn to the plant because of the volatile oils and acids it releases in large quantities. A whiff of catnip will normally cause the cat to roll about, drool, and purr for around ten minutes after being exposed to it.
Catnip should be rubbed into a cat tree or scratching post before placing it outside the door. This should divert the cat's attention away from the door and toward the tree or post where it belongs making it more likely for them to scratch the post than the door.
A bored cat can be distracted by activities such as playing with toys and bird watching, which will keep them away from doors and other furniture.
Place a variety of toys in different areas of the house where the cat likes to visit to keep him entertained. Cats are particularly fond of toys that make noise and have a fluffy feel, but this could be a trial and error process finding their favorite toy.
You can also install a cat perch close to a window. Cats enjoy birding and surveying their surroundings. A platform can be a great distraction for your cat, especially if there isn't much else for them to do in the house.
While these tips are helpful, they don’t guarantee your cat won’t cause damage. To fully prevent damage to your doors, grab a CLAWGUARD Original Door Shield.
Frosted Clear high-tech plastic was created to complement any door color and décor, allowing you to keep your home looking its best. It is possible to protect your home by constructing a long-lasting barrier. Then, especially while your cat is in 'training,' you can rest assured your doors are protected.
Looking for training resources? Visit Free Will Animal Training!
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"Why buy a product to prevent damage? Just train your pets."
At Clawguard, we actually agree. We should be training our pets, not only to prevent damage to our homes, but also to prevent injury and accidents from occuring and harming our pets. Clawguard products are tools that prevent damage to your home, but more importantly, we also believe that they effectively help throughout the training process.
At Clawguard, we are firm believers in fear-free, positive reinforcement training. Until recently, the popular belief was that training our pets, particularly dogs, required a firm hand and consequences. These methods do indeed work, but research has shown that instilling discipline in our pets by way of force doesn't lead to exhibiting learned behavior by choice but rather, exhibiting learned behavior due to fear.
Much like humans, fear can lead to anxiety, guarding, and aggressive tendencies. Anxiety in pets is what often leads to destructive behaviors within the home such as chewing of furniture or scratching of walls and doors. Clawguard products are effective in helping to prevent the damage done by clawing and scratching as a result of this anxiety.
No, they don't. While our products may help to deter your pet from certain behaviors, training a pet is the act of lovingly teaching your pet to do or not do something and helping them learn to re-engage their focus elsewhere. We believe that training is more successful and better retained when this is done through positive reinforcement.
No, our products can't do this either, but our products do help to prevent damage to your home that occurs because of anxiety. By doing this, we help to lessen human frustration during the training process and allows our customers to spend more time focusing on the love and less on the damage.
At Clawguard, we are here to support you and the pets that you love all while still protecting your home and furniture from damage. Our innovative products provide a safe and attractive alternative, leaving you free to focus on more important things. Because while we don't always love the results of our pet's anxiety, we do love our pets.
For tips on how to help reduce your pet's anxiety visit the American Kennel Club, talk to your pet's trusted veterinarian, or research local Fear Free certified dog trainers in your area.
]]>We are so much more than a company that offers products to protect your home from pet damage. Our goal is to give pet parents the opportunity to focus on training their pets with love through fear-free methods, but at the same time prevent damage to their home as effectively as possible. That's where our slogan of "Less Damage More LOVE" comes from.
But Clawguard doesn't solely focus on showing love to owned pets. Our company's mission of supporting local charities goes above and beyond a donation check.
Clawguard has long been a partner of local rescue shelters, including the long-time Charlotte organization, The Humane Society of Charlotte. From donating our Original Doorshields that were repurposed as protective covers for their kennels to providing large sheets of our marine-grade materials to help support their Community Cat TNR program, Clawguard has been with HSC every step of the way.
The Humane Society of Charlotte is currently in the process of building a new, state-of-the-art building that will give the animals in their care the most comfortable environment possible while they wait for their adoptive families, but until that time arrives, their out-dated building creates some interesting logistical problems.
Clawguard was able to help by donating our materials and providing temporary solutions to provide better comfort for their dogs and cats.
Because HSC's kennels are currently made of chain-link, adoptable dogs are directly beside each other, which can cause anxiety.
As such, we donated over 100 door shields that were then installed on the front of and in-between each kennel!
This gave each dog some privacy so that they weren't staring at each other nose-to-nose all day, everyday. The same was done for the front of HSC's cat condos. The simple installation of these our Original Door Shield, repurposed in a new way, eased some of these animal's anxiety.
Months later, we stepped up again to help HSC's Community Cat TNR Program. After community cats are humanely trapped and brought to HSC to be spayed/neutered, they are returned to their community homes. To prevent discomfort, anxiety and a mess,
We donated large sheets of our marine-grade shield material to the program to effectively separate the cats from one another as they woke up in their humane traps and returned to their homes.
While the Humane Society of Charlotte isn't the only charitable organization that Clawguard supports each month, we're proud to be a consistent, reliable partner for them anytime we're needed. This Giving Tuesday, join the Clawguard team and support your local animal rescue organization!
]]>Pet parent guilt is real. When you have to leave the house and leave your dog home alone, chances are you’re worried whether:
Handling dog separation anxiety can be tricky, but remember to be patient, because it will take time.
Dogs who suffer separation anxiety get either overly excited when you leave the home and are overly excited when you come back. They can be destructive, have bathroom accidents in the home, lick or chew themselves to the point where they’re missing fur and could be “overly” clingy aka velcro dog when you’re home.
We certainly want our dogs to be happy when we come home, but we don’t want them to make themselves ill when we’re away nor do we want them to destroy our homes.
Dog separation anxiety is triggered when they become upset due to a sudden change that involves a physical separation from their companions. One of the most common complaints associated with separation anxiety is destructive behavior to the home when left alone and is actually a symptom of distress.
Here are some signs that your dog might have separation anxiety:
Remember, change is scary for our pets and they are looking to us for guidance on how to relieve their stress. Our friends at the ASPCA have some tips on how to make your pets feel more at ease.
If your dog has mild separation anxiety you may be able to address it through behavior modification and short separations, followed by longer times apart. He may come to realize that even though you’re leaving, you are coming back and that may ease his anxiety.
First and foremost, follow our guide to leaving your dog home alone.
Talk with your vet to rule out any medical conditions. Your vet may recommend anti-anxiety medications if your dog is truly having a hard time coping with your being away.
Get a pet sitter to come and stay while you’re gone. This may not be economically feasible, but if you have a friend or family member who can come and stay with your pup, that might help.
Give your dog a special toy or treat that he only gets when you’re leaving the house. He will come to equate this special and unique treat with your being gone.
Turn on DOGTV. This is special television programming scientifically developed to be of comfort to your dog when you’re not home. Rather than leaving your dog in a completely silent house, DOGTV will provide companionship that will help calm your dog, keep him company and keep him entertained.
Put them in “clothing” that will help with separation anxiety. Items such as the Thundershirt or Surgi-Snuggly’s Wonder Suit wraps your dog in a comforting embrace and that can help him deal with separation anxiety while you’re away from home. Wearing a Wonder Suit might make it possible for you to come home to a house that remains intact!
Getting a handle on your dog's separation anxiety can be tough on you and your pet. Seeing our pet's eyes as we close the door and leave alone tugs at our pet loving hearts. Even more, dog anxiety can often lead to excessive chewing or scratching of doors, window sills and furniture.
Fortunately, our scratch guard products offer you a chance to protect the work you've put into decorating your home while you work through these issues.
CLAWGUARD's safe solutions allow your to install protective shields, without hardware that protect your pets paws.
Most importantly, our shields, protection tape and window sill covers prevent your pet from cutting or getting splinters in their paws or cutting their gums while chewing on the edges of windows and door frames.
Our Universal Scratch Shields protect the areas most prone to destruction, including doors, door frames, window sills, and walls. They can be installed virtually anywhere: screen doors, glass, and more.
Our heavy duty Door Shields, with 3M adhesive stickers, allow you to protect any door, any where with no damaging screws or nails. Our window sill covers adjust to fit any standard window sill.
In Conclusion
Handling separation anxiety can be tricky, but remember to be patient, because it will take time, but it can be achieved by following these simple tips and practices in combination with scratch deterrent products.
In addition to promoting health and exercise, hiring a dog walker can offer your pup a multitude of benefits, including:
Some dog lovers are home frequently and have the ability to provide their dog with the exercise he or she needs throughout the day. And, of course, provide their dogs with the potty breaks and mental stimulation they need to remain happy and healthy.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, this isn’t always a realistic situation. Most people go to work for 8 hour days without a sufficient amount of time to return home until the work day is complete.
If you are one of those dog lovers who are away from home for long periods of time, don’t feel guilty, it’s a part of life. That’s why many dog lovers are turning to dog walkers to satisfy their dog’s needs while they’re away.
In fact, there are several reasons a dog lover may hire a dog walker to stop by once per day (or more if desired)!
A walk around the neighborhood allows your dog to meet new people and new dogs while also exploring new surroundings. These new experiences are important for your dog's development and will encourage him or her to be friendly rather than scared when confronted with unfamiliar situations. The key to having a well-rounded dog lies heavily on their socialization.
Dogs are pack animals by nature, and most require the company of other dogs from time to time to remain happy and healthy. This is where a dog walking service can help by providing your dog with the exercise they require. If you like, your furry buddy can be walked with other dogs, but they can also be walked alone by most dog walkers. Dogs who have "doggy friends" are often happier than dogs who don't have any exposure to the world around them (aside from their backyard).
If a dog shows signs of boredom, such as excessive barking, chewing, or digging, he's probably bored! When your dog is exercising and exploring on daily walks, these attention-getting habits could vanish faster than you would imagine.
Consider how bored you'd be if you didn't have a decent book, some comfort food, or your favorite TV show. If you were stuck at home all day, you'd go insane. Dogs, like humans, require stimulation in the form of sight, touch, scent, and sound. Destructive habits can be reduced by taking a walk around the block to burn off excess energy and gain new experiences.
If your dog can run laps around the backyard and still be bouncing around inside, he probably needs to go for a walk, perhaps one that's longer than you're thinking (this is where a dog walker comes in handy). And, not only does your dog receive physical exercise when she's out on her walk, her mental
While exercise is important, exposing your pet to the outside world provides mental stimulation that can help them feel much more peaceful and comfortable when they return home.
The Bottom Line
You don't want to leave your furry family member alone all day, especially when he or she gives you puppy eyes as you're walking out the door. Hiring a dog walker could lessen that guilt, reduce behavioral issues, offer your dog more socialization, and provide her with the mental and physical stimulation she needs while you're away.
About the Company
A proud member of the American Pet Products Association, we are a USA-based pet organization that manufactures high-quality scratch protection products that help to preserve and protect the interiors and exteriors of homes from pet scratching, chewing or clawing.
]]>Alas, you're not alone, as this is an age-old problem that most pet parents have faced. We adore our furry companions beyond belief, we just don't love the damage they can cause to our doors, door jambs and other part of our homes.
Fortunately, there is a solution!
First you must understand exactly why he or she is scratching; then you can move forward with positive training to curb this behavior and prevent further damage to your home, as well as to their nails, teeth, gums and digestive systems.
It's a win-win; your dog gets what he wants without having to continuously scratch for awareness and your home remains damage-free.
If your dog scratches a door when he's outside, it clearly a sign he or she is trying to get your attention so they can return inside, and vice versa. As dog lovers, we know that we spend the majority of our days letting our dogs out, then letting them back in a few moments later, then letting them back out... and so on ad nauseam.
If your dog is inside and is scratching at the door, they could be scratching because:
A dog that communicates through scratching should be taught other ways to communicate that do not include them causing damage to the house.
Even more, when your dog scratches, they can also cause damage themselves. They could break his or her nails or get wood splinters in their paw pads. If they scratch a door enough, they often start to gnaw on the damaged wood, which may cause damage to their intestines if swallowed.
If your dog scratches when they have to go to the bathroom, teach them other methods of communication, like ringing a bell or approaching you before running toward the door. As a responsible pet owner, it's your responsibility to determine what works best for both you and your dog to communicate.
Also, if you don't already understand his methods of communication, it's important to learn about body language so you can understand what he has to say.
CLAWGUARD builds shields that help protect homes from dog damage and cat damages. Products include door shields, couch guards, and universal protective tape that protects commonly scratched areas like window sills, furniture, banisters, weatherstripping and more. Check us out on Amazon and read our many FIVE STAR reviews!
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]]>Whether a pause from a full time work schedule derived from an injury, maternity leave or any other reason, going back to work can be challenging for us and for our pets.
For us, staying home meant a substantial reduction in our interactions with other people. Our pets, on the other hand, likely gained a significant amount of socialization time.
They undoubtedly embraced the extra time and attention they received as a result of our increased presence at home. However, when pet owners return to work, it’s not easy for them to understand why we are no longer able to be around as frequently.
Some of us have the benefit of receiving advance notice of our return to work, which will allow us to assist our pets in adjusting to being alone at home once again. This allows us to wean our pets away from us for a few days, or longer, and ease them back into a routine that more closely resembles life prior to your sabbatical.
Begin by leaving the house more often and for longer periods of time. This will help your pet become used to your absence and the fact that you will still return.
Don't undervalue your pet's ability to pick up on and remember things from your everyday life. Start these routines again when you depart for your excursions. This may include wearing the clothes you would generally wear to work, grabbing a bag you used in your prior, or offering a special treat before you leave the home. Slowly try to transition back to the routine you were in prior to your leave from work, or as close to it as you can.
Since we were home more, our pets' walks or mealtimes may have been changed. Maybe we slept in longer, went for more walks to get out of the house, or ate dinner later because we were snacking during the day. Re-establish your pet's old walking and feeding schedules. During the hours you'll be at work, resist the temptation to feed them, take them for a stroll, or let them play outside (unless absolutely necessary).
If your dog used to sleep in a crate or behind a pet gate when you were gone at work, you may want to try putting them back in there for naps to get them used to not being by your side all day.
As previously mentioned, our pets are capable of understanding our habits and anticipating what will happen next. When we tie our shoes and grab a bottle of water, our dogs can quickly turn and race back and forth between us and the door, signaling that it's time for a stroll.
Similarly, packing our lunch, putting on a suit, or taking the time to shave or apply makeup can cause our dog to whine, whimper, pant, or pace. Alternatively, our pet may appear sad and lie at our feet.
These are common symptoms of anxiety and stress. We may hear them begin to bark (or meow- although cats tend to be more independent) as we close the door, begin scratching at the door in an attempt to escape, see them immediately pawing at the window (keep your windows safe by clicking here) or fighting the blinds, or hear them leap against the closed door.
A dog that can't self-soothe, or has too much energy, can show some destructive behavior in addition to tugging at our heartstrings.
Separation anxiety in dogs is well-known, but research indicates that cats, especially those who are extremely attached to their owners, may also experience separation anxiety when left alone for long periods of time. Some cats cope well with brief absences during the day, while others struggle with longer absences such as changes in work or school schedules, vacations or divorce.
Though it may seem that our dogs or cats are acting out of spite, it's critical to remember they are showing their distress the only way they know how. It's important to understand chewing and breaking blinds, door frames, windowsills, furniture, or personal property is not done out of revenge. These are all characteristic features of severe emotional stress—likely combined with a lot of boredom.
“A tired dog is a happy dog,” as the saying goes. Helping your dog release pent-up energy is an excellent way to relieve emotional stress while also making them too sleepy to be destructive. Take them for a long walk or jog before work, or play fetch in the backyard.
Leaving them with interactive puzzle toys or a fresh and exciting chew toy will help them become more independent while still keeping them occupied. Avoid leaving them with a chew toy that can split into small bits, posing a choking threat or obstructing their digestive system. If letting your pet wander the house freely isn't working, consider putting them in a crate. A crate, rather than being a jail, serves as a “den” for your dog, providing a safe and protected space.
As far as our cats go, we can also help them relieve separation anxiety by adding some items they will enjoy. While you're gone, leave favorite toys, particularly interactive ones, out for play. Elevated vertical spaces, such as cat trees, window perches, and shelving, should be provided. Some cats prefer hiding places such as bins, caves, and tent beds. For added interest, hang a bird feeder outside the window or switch on the television.
The first week back to work will undoubtedly be the most difficult, but when you and your pet's "new" routines become old habits again, you will both feel more at ease with the changes.
Following the advice in this article will significantly reduce dog separation anxiety when their routine is disrupted. Let us be extra mindful of the needs of our furry best friends when we return to the 9 to 5 world and do whatever we can to make the transition a successful one.
]]>Picture this: You come home from a long day of work. You’re excited to see your family, make dinner and relax for the evening. Your pets are just as excited to see you. But when you walk through the door, you find claw marks on the other side and scratches on the furniture.
Sound familiar?
We’ve been there.
And we all wonder, “why do pets cause damage?!”
It’s frustrating, and it only makes us, regrettably, resent our pets.
Before figuring out a solution, it’s important to identify exactly why your pet is scratching. While it’s natural for cats and dogs to scratch, there could be some underlying reasons for the pet damage around your home.
Identifying the causes of damage could save your family time and money in finding a solution so you can spend more time loving your pet and less time repairing the damage. Less damage, more love — it’s as simple as that.
Here are 6 reasons why your cat or dog is scratching around your home.
Humans aren’t the only ones who experience anxiety. Separation anxiety among pets makes up 10 to 20% of veterinary visits.
When they become too reliant on their owner and cannot be left alone, pets often relieve their separation anxiety by scratching and clawing around the house. Dogs have an instinctive need to feel certain about their environment and will scratch, claw and bite to do so. And because cats tend to be solitary animals (unlike dogs), the presence of other pets can make them feel stressed.
Pets may exhibit some additional behaviors such as pinning their ears back or drooling excessively. There are ways to treat separation anxiety in pets, from medication to massage. If your pet exhibits anxious behaviors, consult your veterinarian to evaluate the best solution.
When you get to leave the house, your pet usually has to stay home. Some pets are very energetic, and sometimes a walk is not enough to release their energy. In fact, some breeds of dogs need to be active for at least two hours a day, according to dog walking service Wag!. A bored pet will make its own fun by scratching and clawing around the house.
Cats have scent glands on their paws. Scratching around the house allows them to leave both a visual mark and a scent, marking their territory.
Think about the times when you were a child and a friend would come over for a play-date. You wouldn’t scratch at the walls, but you may have jumped around the house in excitement. Your pet feels the same way when they see you, your family and all the new friends who may walk past your home.
Especially in thunderstorms and firework displays, your pet will feel scared, creating the urge to escape from whatever room they’re in.
Cats instinctively keep their claws healthy and functional by scratching, which removes their claws’ dead outer sheath. Then, newer and sharper nails grow to add an extra layer of protection.
No matter the reason why your pet is scratching, CLAWGUARD is here to prevent the problem from happening in the future.
While clawing and scratching can be frustrating for pet owners, we never support the process of declawing to reduce pet damage. That’s why our affordable products are designed to let pets scratch if they need to, but without the expensive aftermath of repairing the damage they cause.
Learn more about which pet protection products will work best for you!
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Not again! You’ve come home from a day at work or a few hours of running errands and your dog has dumped the trash can, gnawed on the window sill and is clawing the door again. Why!!!?
This could be a sign of dog anxiety, or more specifically, separation anxiety.
Take a deep breath. We know it’s not easy to realize that our dogs don’t destroy the house because they’re being bad. Dogs destroy the house because they are anxious and that anxiety manifests itself in destructive behaviors.
If your dog has only recently begun acting out and causing home destruction you will want to:
A change in your routine that upsets your dog’s routine, especially if he was accustomed to you being home all day and now all of a sudden you are leaving the house for hours at a time and leaving him home alone can lead to heightened anxiety in your dog.
Here are signs of anxiety you should pay attention to:
To regain control of your home and to help your dog relax you will want to take steps to alleviate his anxiety. Keep in mind this may not be an overnight solution.
Be patient.
Our dogs are creatures of habit and when their routines are interrupted, they tend to act out in the only way they can, barking and destroying the house.
If you find your dog is anxious or has separation anxiety, protect your doors and furniture with our pet scratch protection products. You can protect your house, but more importantly you protect your dog from injuring himself when he’s scratching the door.
CLAWGUARD builds shields that help protect homes from damage caused by dogs and cats. Products include door shields, couch guards, and universal protective tape that protects commonly scratched areas like window sills, furniture, banisters, weatherstripping and more. Check us out on Amazon and read our many FIVE STAR reviews!
]]>Why? Because fireworks displays cause many dogs anxiety and stress as a result of the loud booms, squealing noises and the bright lights.
Pet parents who have dogs are terrified of fireworks displays and even thunder and lightning storms because they often find their dogs cowering under the bed, barking and whining or clawing at the door to try to get away from the noise.
If you want to have a calmer dog during this year’s July 4th fireworks displays, we have a few suggestions:
Enjoy the Fourth of July holidays with your family and with your pets! Are your dogs frightened of fireworks or thunderstorms?
What remedies have you found to help them relax? We’d love to know!
CLAWGUARD builds shields that help protect homes from dog damage and cat damages. Products include door shields, couch guards, and universal protective tape that protects commonly scratched areas like window sills, furniture, banisters, weatherstripping and more. Check us out on Amazon and read our many FIVE STAR reviews!
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