What habits do kittens and puppies grow out of, and how can I help improve their behavior?
Kittens and puppies have the habit of playful biting, which might be annoying to some. This habit is normal, and they will grow out of it as they get older. It can be discouraged by a harmless tap on the nose. Kittens scratching against furniture can be prevented by training them, at an early age, to use scratching posts. As for potty-training puppies, it requires patience, just as it does with a child, and will begin to yield results when the puppy reaches the age of 4 months and above. When you first adopt your puppy, select an area, cover it with newspapers, and confine the puppy to it after meals or for part of the day to prevent soiling the entire house. Walk your puppy at regular times twice a day, about 10 minutes after meals, to establish a routine and to encourage eliminating waste outside the house.
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