EDUCATION
KID'S PAGE
These pages were designed as a place for kids to learn about animals and their care. There are special pages about being safe around animals and preventing dog bites. There are also four fun coloring books that you can print out at home on your own printer. This page contains some facts about animals and some tips on taking care of your dog.
Did you know that each day in the United States 10,000 human babies are born, but 70,000 puppies and kittens are born?
Did you know that:
* 58% of cat owners give their pets presents at Christmas
* 31% of cat owners display their cat's picture in their home?
in 70% of houses with cats, the cats are allowed to sleep on the furniture?
* 48% of cat owners say their cat watches T.V.?
Did you know that in only 6 years 1 unspayed female dog and 1 unneutered male dog + their puppies + their puppies can make 67,000 dogs?
Did you know that in 9 years 1 unspayed female cat and 1 unneutered male cat + their kittens can make 11,606,770 cats?
Did you know that all snakes are deaf?
Did you know that of the 2,700 species of snakes 80% are not poisonous?
Dog Training Tips
Ignore jumping behavior by not petting or touching your dog when he jumps on you. Cross your arms and turn your back on your dog to show you are not happy with his behavior. Only touch your dog when all four paws are on the floor.
To keep your dog from barking all the time train your dog to bark only when it is appropriate. Interrupt the barking by distracting your dog. Drop a plastic bottle full of pennies or rocks somewhere near it. When your dog stops barking, praise him by saying, "Good dog!" Spend time playing with your dog, too. Dogs that don't get enough attention are more likely to bark to get attention, or because they are bored. Finally, give your dog toys to play with when you are not home.
Did you know that each day in the United States 10,000 human babies are born, but 70,000 puppies and kittens are born?
Did you know that:
* 58% of cat owners give their pets presents at Christmas
* 31% of cat owners display their cat's picture in their home?
in 70% of houses with cats, the cats are allowed to sleep on the furniture?
* 48% of cat owners say their cat watches T.V.?
Did you know that in only 6 years 1 unspayed female dog and 1 unneutered male dog + their puppies + their puppies can make 67,000 dogs?
Did you know that in 9 years 1 unspayed female cat and 1 unneutered male cat + their kittens can make 11,606,770 cats?
Did you know that all snakes are deaf?
Did you know that of the 2,700 species of snakes 80% are not poisonous?
Dog Training Tips
Ignore jumping behavior by not petting or touching your dog when he jumps on you. Cross your arms and turn your back on your dog to show you are not happy with his behavior. Only touch your dog when all four paws are on the floor.
To keep your dog from barking all the time train your dog to bark only when it is appropriate. Interrupt the barking by distracting your dog. Drop a plastic bottle full of pennies or rocks somewhere near it. When your dog stops barking, praise him by saying, "Good dog!" Spend time playing with your dog, too. Dogs that don't get enough attention are more likely to bark to get attention, or because they are bored. Finally, give your dog toys to play with when you are not home.