Hi everyone!
So, we have had winter, summer, spring, winter again…less rain, more sunshine, average winds and storms…thankfully not a lot of flooding in low-lying areas, but then again, they are predicting another cold front coming…eish. But hey, its Cape Town, and we have all experienced FOUR seasons on ONE day, so why not have it all during August too!

Training your human
Hi guys, in the next few weeks we will be looking at training you owner. Humans can be very fun pets to have. Like any pet though you need to train your human to exhibit behaviour appropriate for your home. “Unruly humans” often lead to unwanted and even abandoned humans. Humans though can be delightful when properly trained. Remember that as a pet owner it is your responsibility to train your human just like it’s the parents’ responsibility to train their kids. There are 6 easy steps to follow. This week we will look at step 1 & 2.

Basic Human Training Principles
Most unwanted behaviours that humans exhibit can be addressed using some very basic training principles. It is suggested that you start applying these principles as soon as you acquire your human. The longer you put off training your human the harder it will be to modify unwanted behavior.

Train your human only when YOU are relaxed
Training a human requires patience. Make sure that you are in the mood to train. Choose a time when you can be relaxed and do not have other pressing matters in mind.

Pick a time when your human is attentive
Do not choose a time when your human is obviously distressed or is eating or watching TV. Choose a time when you can get the human’s undivided attention.

Till next time,
Charlie