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It's accurate that pets enjoy playing outdoors, afterall it's only human beings who domesticate animals and remove them from their natural habitat.

Although many cats do return home naturally, many cats get lost, run over by cars, and run away from home. Since pet owners have to face these problematic situations, they decide to completely house their cats without allowing them to leave home. Pet Owners need to learn that placing your cat on a leash (not yet socially accepted in North America) can in fact save your pet's life, and also help you assert control over your cat (not an obedient animal by nature, like dogs; who challenge for control, but will often submit control to the right owner).

If your dog is aggressive by nature, it's better to keep a mouth guard in your dog in order to prevent your pet from biting or attacking another human being. Allow your pet to socialize with other pets. When using a leash to walk your pet, do not let your pet lead you, place the leash around your waist and lead your pet by pacing back and forth every 10-15 seconds; this stimulates your pet to understand that they should always follow your lead. Use hand signals along with voice communication such as stop or sit; treats are an excellent way to get your pet to listen, but do not rely on treats for constant reinforcement, this can teach your pet that they will always be rewarded for their behavior and will only listen when awarded. Eventually and early in your pet's life, eliminate treats completely, it is heavily considered pet junk food, and is not a good way to teach your pet good behavior. Use objects such as poles when carrying your pet by leash and have them follow you around poles while you run, grab onto their collar and pull them up aggressively when they do not listen to your commands and are being disobedient and behaving poorly, this is a punishment procedure.

Never hit your pet, this is extremely poor behavior and teaches your pet to lash out violently against others.

Always allow your pet to go outdoors, don't keep them indoors, but learn that with proper training to your pet; you will be able to allow them to freely roam without being afraid for their and others' safety. If you feel unsafe letting them go off leash, make sure to undergo the proper training techniques, it is beneficial to have an obedient pet instead of an nuisance.