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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.

Large Golden Retriever being walked on a leash and wearing a Halti.

Head haltis, aka gentle leads, are a very common tool in training, but here are some things to consider before using one.

A woman trying to call her brown dog to come back while out walking.

Upgrading your pup’s recall training from accidental to intentional.

A senior Retriever/Terrier mixed breed dog shaking hands with its owner.

Your senior dog might move slower these days, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn new things.

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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).

A woman trying to call her brown dog to come back while out walking.

Upgrading your pup’s recall training from accidental to intentional.

Kitten scratching fabric sofa

Placing a cat tree or post in a room only, uh, scratches the surface of solving this problem.

A man with long brown hair playing tug -of-war with his Golden Retriever dog outside on a wet tennis court

Behavior correction, Mary Poppins style: Turn a job into a game.

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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.

Unrecognizable man sitting at desk petting his dog

There’s a difference between being affectionate and being annoying.

Two brown senior pointer dogs

If you have an older dog, they could have a condition called idiopathic “old dog” vestibular disease. Here's everything you need to know.

woman sits on a bed looking solemn, alongside her cat

Good thing they can’t talk about you in therapy.

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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.

woman holds chimes over dog's head during a sound bath

Plus, the other effective holistic ways to get your dog to a zen place.

A woman and a man grilling outside with a dog.

It’s the unofficial start of summer, and you don’t want to spend it at the emergency vet.

orange cat looking out window

Why your cat freaks out when you’re away (and how to help).

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