potty training.
My ex-girlfriend trained her cat to use the toilet instead of a litter box. Uh, big whoop. Anybody can toilet train a cat. Guess what my cat can do. My cat can answer the telephone when I'm not home. Yes, it can. And do you know what else? My cat can take messages. If you call me when I'm not in, be patient because Stephen (My cat's name is Stephen.) will answer in a few moments. He'll say "Meow." That will mean "Hello." You'll ask to speak to me and he'll say, "Meow." And that will mean, "I'm sorry; he's not available at the moment. May I take a message?" He's very polite. Give Stephen your name and number. He'll write it down. Oh, I forgot to tell you: I trained my cat to read and write as ...
rick, Flickr This week's guest columnist is my wife Anna. Parents don't always like to admit when their kids misbehave. One reason is that they worry it reflects poorly on them as parents. The same may be said for Ben and me when it comes to our 10-month-old Dalmatian mix, Pippi. We hate to admit it but sometimes Pippi pees to get our attention or express her dissatisfaction. It has happened two times since we adopted her in December -- and she did it on purpose. We are sure of it. The first time was a few weeks ago, the night before we were due to leave on our honeymoon. Pippi was wandering around as we pulled out our infrequently used backpacks, summer clothing and passports. Pippi ...
Sammy D, toilet trained after years of litter box use. CitiKitty Even the most devoted cat owners admit that living with kitty litter can be unpleasant. So why not toilet train your feline friend? It may sound silly at first, but it's a trend that's rapidly gaining rabid (so to speak) adherents. Some experts believe the practice goes against feline nature, but those who have successfully toilet trained their kitties say everyone's happier that way. Dr. Mark Gibson, Medical Director and owner of Animal Kind Veterinary Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., chuckled as he told Paw Nation, "I don't see what could be bad about [toilet training cats]. I know they like to scratch in the litter, but I don't ...
Photos (clockwise from upper left): Pet Loo, UGODOG, Porch Potty, Wizdog There are really no words to describe just how much I adore my five-year-old terrier mix, Atticus. Having been his proud (adoptive) papa since June of 2008, I am, admittedly, obsessed with my dog (you would be too if you met him). The sixteen-pound black and white pooch is -- as most pet owners will attest -- essentially my child, and keeping his best interests in mind is always a top priority. That being said, living on the sixteenth floor of an eighteen-floor apartment building with only two elevators can make the bathroom walk a royal pain in the tail. Considering that I'm lucky enough to have a terrace, it dawned ...