Welcome to Paws N Claws – Where Every Pet is Family

At Paws N Claws, we believe that pets are more than just animals; they are our loyal companions, our best friends, and cherished members of our families. Our journey started with a simple mission: to provide high-quality, safe, and innovative products that enhance the lives of pets and their owners.

Our Commitment to Quality We carefully curate every item in our store, from durable collars and interactive toys to cozy beds. Each product is tested to ensure it meets our strict standards for comfort and durability. We don't just sell pet supplies; we provide solutions that help you care for your furry friends.

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  • Customer-First Approach: Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer dedicated support and a transparent shopping experience.
  • Fast & Reliable Shipping: We work hard to ensure your orders reach you as quickly as possible, so your pets can start enjoying their new treats.
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Thank you for choosing Paws N Claws. We are honored to be a part of your pet’s happy and healthy life.

Dog Behavior Column

I’ll Be Home Soon! A Scientific Intervention Plan for Separation Anxiety

- Intervention Logic: Break the anxiety cycle through "environmental control + positive desensitization" rather than punishing destructive behavior
- Practical Steps:
① Prepare a Kong toy filled with peanut butter (for distraction)
② Leave for the first time for 1 minute and return, offering extra rewards
③ Extend duration by 5-10 minutes weekly, recording the duration of calm states
- Effect Data: After 8 weeks, destructive behavior incidence in 120 test dogs dropped from 68% to 12%
- Misstep Reminder: Avoid "farewell soothing" that reinforces anxiety; stop interaction 5 minutes before departure

Author and original source: © Patricia McConnell, https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/blog

82% of Dogs Dislike Hugs? Decoding Canine Stress Signals

Key Findings: Analysis of 250 human-dog hugging photos revealed that 82% of dogs displayed stress signals such as "whale eye" and "pinned-back ears."

Behavior Guide:
✅ Safe Interaction: Side-by-side companionship, gentle chin scratches (preferred contact zones for dogs)
❌ Risky Actions: Frontal bear hugs, forced kissing (may trigger defensive reactions)

Child Education: Teach children to "offer the back of their hand for sniffing first" before determining if interaction is appropriate.

Cite the research source: Based on Stanley Coren's 2016 canine behavior observation study

Cat Behavior Column

Cats' Inappropriate Urination Isn't Revenge! 3 Steps to Solve Marking Behavior

Behavioral Essence: 90% of inappropriate cat urination stems from "territorial anxiety" or "health warnings," not deliberate defiance.
Intervention Steps:
① Rule out health issues: Check for urinary infections (vet visit recommended first)
② Optimize environment: Provide 1.5 litter boxes per cat (keep away from feeding areas)
③ Positive reinforcement: Place scratching posts in targeted areas, reward with freeze-dried treats after marking
Tool Recommendations: Open-top litter boxes (reduce stress), pheromone spray (alleviate anxiety)

Excerpt from Mieshelle Nagelschneider's "The Cat Whisperer"

Is Cat Hissing an Attack? Understand 5 Defensive Signals

Signal grading (from weak to strong):

1.Pupil constriction + ears pressed sideways (alert/warning)

2.Nose licking + tail flicking (attempt to appease)

3.Hissing + teeth baring (clear warning)

4.Pouncing + air biting (defensive attack). Handling principle: Immediately stop approaching upon observing first 3 signals, redirect attention with wand toys, never scold.

Source: Discovery's "My Cat From Hell" expert analysis, by Mieshelle Nagelschneider