If anything requires patience, it’s this.
Dog Behavior
Training a dog? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.
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Thanks to Evolution, Your Dog Understands Your Emotions
Per a new study, pups show signs of stress when humans cry—but not all animals do.
basic obedience & training
Learn how to teach your pet basic obedience from the pros: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.
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A new study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behavior.
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The Best Dog Breeds for Families
Remember: You can find just about any breed you want at a rescue.
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behavioral issues
Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).
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Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
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How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this Fourth of July.
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Remember, dogs have more than one emotion.
New Dog Training Program
Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo to help with new dog life and basic obedience.
Start Trainingopens in a new tabbehavior & body language
Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.
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What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.
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A new study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behavior.
![Illustration of a woman hugging a dog](https://images.ctfassets.net/sfnkq8lmu5d7/323ntwC6ptAsvmdmoeWE3x/ab0d0ce4a012ea26f41a026de27cbd5c/TheWildest_Dogs-Smell-Stress--hero.png?w=750&h=750&q=70&fm=png)
Research finds that your pup can smell when you’ve been doom-scrolling, and they get bummed out.
anxiety & separation anxiety
Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.
You love that your dog is your shadow, but maybe not when you’re on a Zoom call.
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And what to do when they go careening away from the Roomba.
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It may happen more when there stressful events like fireworks.
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