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Behavior

Training a dog? Deciphering a cat tail twitch? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

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.

Two Golden Retriever puppies playing with a large blue tennis ball outside in the grass

A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.

Young Latina Woman Enjoying The Companionship Of Her Dog In A Garden.

Your dog probably understands other languages better than you think, according to a new study.

Dog looks up at owner on a walk through the city

If your dog tries to scarf down literally everything in sight, you need this advice.

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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).

Two fearful adolescent dogs peeking through a slightly open door

Turns out, the adolescent years aren’t just tough for humans—they can be hard on dogs, too.

Dog barking

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on the top five reasons dogs bark and how to get them to zip it.

2 dogs playing

If you adopted puppy siblings — and they fight nonstop — you could be dealing with littermate syndrome. Here’s everything you need to know.

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behavior & 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.

Two fearful adolescent dogs peeking through a slightly open door

Turns out, the adolescent years aren’t just tough for humans—they can be hard on dogs, too.

Young Latina Woman Enjoying The Companionship Of Her Dog In A Garden.

Your dog probably understands other languages better than you think, according to a new study.

Shiba inu dog sleeping in bed

Dogs need more sleep than humans. Here’s how much is healthy.

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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.

Side view of a cute hungry dog standing next to a red bowl with food in a studio with white background

You can’t appease a picky dog with dino nuggets like you can with your toddler. Here are some things you can do.

Dog lying on blanket, chewing on a bone

New research shows that chewing (toys, not shoes) reduces stress in dogs left home alone.

Three dogs on leashes meeting and sniffing each other on a walk on the summer grass with owners

The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly.

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