Tips

Dogs 

Toy breed and small breed puppies grow very quickly, reaching full physical maturity when they are 8 monthes old. Until this time they should be fed small breed dog food.adultdogs need food with a lot less extra calories that they dont need.

When you buy dog food l ook for some that has a lot of vitamins and nutrients.

Potty training your puppy can be really complicated. Select one outdoor area where your puppy can relieve himself. After every time your puppy gets extra excited - a car ride, waking up from sleep or a nap, meeting new people, playing or, about 15 to 20 minutes after every meal - take the puppy to the same place so they know where to go potty.

When your puppy has an acciedent clap your hands and say in a loud voice, "No!" Then take them outdoors to their place immediately. Dont put their face in it, tell them their a bad dog, or hit them. That will just make them want to hide from you when they go potty.

Keep a routine  Meals and walks at the same time of the day help puppies get a routine in their head. By having a routine, you can housebreak a 2- or 3-month-old puppy in a couple of weeks, and older puppies in two or three days. Keep in your head that the dog may have an accident once in a while.

Training your dog:

Say "sit" while you push down on your dog's back near their tail, and hold a treat just above eye level. As they stretch their neck for the treat, the pressure on their back will cause them to sit down. Once your dog has mastered the "sit" command, reinforce it to teach them how to stay. Simply practice the sit command from farther and farther distances, commanding your dog to "sit" and then "stay." To get your dog to lie down, first train them to sit. Then, gently pull out their forepaws as you command, "Down." When they're settled on the floor, hold them down gently with one hand while giving them a treat.

Cats

Indoor cats are far less active because they encounter fewer stimuli and have less space to roam than their outdoor counterparts. To make up for the less-active lifestyle, you should try to play with your cat for at least 20 to 30 minutes per day.

 If your cat is scratching in an unwanted area, cover the area they usually scratch with a blanket or plastic sheeting. Then, place the scratching posts near the area. Avoid taking your cat's paw and forcing them to scratch it. If you catch them scratching elsewhere, clap your hands, sternly say, "No!" and then put them back at the scratching post. To encourage them to use the post, scent it with catnip, play with toys around it, praise them or use treats as rewards.

Most kittens and cats are easily litter box trained. If yours isn't trained yet, start as soon as you arrive home for the first time. Pick your cat up and place them in the litter box, then gently pick up their forepaws and scratch the litter. If they don't respond, keep a close eye on them for the next couple of hours. If they look like they're about to relieve themselves (many cats sniff and scratch the floor), place them in the litter box. When they're finished,  pet them. Usually after just one or two time the cat or kitten will get the trick.