dog behavior
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Halloween Scrooge—Dogs Don’t Like Wearing Halloween Costumes
Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?
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Why Is My Puppy Scared All of a Sudden?
Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.
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What to Expect at Puppy Socialization Classes
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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Is Your Dog Bilingual?
Your dog may understand other languages better than you think, according to a new study.
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My Dog Sleeps All Day—Is that Normal?
Dogs need more sleep than humans. Here’s how much is healthy.
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7 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Scavenging on Walks
If your dog tries to scarf down literally everything in sight, you need this advice.
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Incessant Barking?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on the top five reasons dogs bark and how to get them to zip it.
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Why Your Dog Seems Hypnotized by Hanging Objects
When they’re “ghost-walking” outside of Halloween, they could have trance-like syndrome, or TLS.
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How to Get a Dog to Eat
You can’t appease a picky dog with dino nuggets like you can with your toddler. Here are some things you can do.
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How to Keep Your Pet Safe After the Nashville Dog Shooting
An off-leash dog was recently shot and killed at a park in Nashville. Here are some life-saving off-leash safety tips.
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Long-Lasting Chew Toys Are Key to Keeping Solo Dogs Happy
New research shows that chewing (toys, not shoes) reduces stress in dogs left home alone.
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Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
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Does Your Dog Have Littermate Syndrome?
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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Dog Life Stages: Puppy Adolescence Is Only a Phase
What to expect when your perfect puppy hits that unruly stage.
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6 Reasons Why Dogs Put Their Ears Back
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how your dog’s ears can clue you in to how they’re feeling.
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UK Prime Minister Announces Ban on American XL Bullies
The move is the latest round of discrimination against Pit Bull-type dogs based on widespread misinformation and harmful stereotypes.
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New Pet Parents: Beware The “Dog Daddy”
Why the TikTok personality’s harmful tactics are just plain abuse, according to certified trainers.
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Why Is My Dog Twitching In Their Sleep?
No need to panic, but keep that video you just took in case a vet needs to see it.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Ruining Your Sex Life
We spoke to an expert on canine behavior for advice on what to do when doggy style doesn’t mean what it used to.
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When to Start Training a Puppy: a Complete Puppy Training Schedule By Age
Your puppy training schedule, from eight weeks to six months. Let’s do this.
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An Active Dog Is a Well-Behaved Dog
Why regular exercise can mean a less destructive dog and a happier you.
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Face It: Your Dogs Need a Break From Each Other
In multidog households, time apart can be a game changer.
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The Reasons Behind Dogs’ Love For Belly Rubs
If one hand isn’t petting a fuzzy dog belly, what are you doing?
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What Are the Effects of Sleeping With Your Dog in Bed?
There are pros and cons of sleeping with your dog — for both of you.
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The Fiction of “Unadoptable” Shelter Dogs
Wolf Mother K9 founder Saharai Salazar on misunderstood behaviors, giving every pup a chance, and the need for more empathy.
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Is Your Dog a People Pleaser?
Yes — and no. Here’s why positive-reinforcement training matters.
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How Do I Get My Shy Dog To Socialize?
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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On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
6 puppy pens recommended by positive-reinforcement dog trainer Aislynn Ross, because we all need boundaries.
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Where Should Your Dog Sleep at Nighttime?
It’s a personal preference, but here are the pros and cons.
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Dog Park Etiquette: Dog Park Dos and Don’ts
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
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Dog Training: How to Crate Train a Puppy
Actually, sometimes there is. But if you follow these tips, crate training your pup can go smoothly.
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6 Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Recall Training
Teach your pup a perfect recall so you can be sure they will come back, no matter what.
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Summer Camps For You and Your Dog
Shack up with your pup in a cabin and live the summer camp dream together.
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You Must Love Mutts on National Mutt Day
July 31 is National Mutt Day. Here are nine reasons why a mixed-breed dog would make a great new addition to your family.
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You’ve Adopted a Dog From a Hoarding Case. Now What?
Hundreds of dogs have been rescued from hoarding situations so far this year. Here’s what their adopters should know, according to animal welfare experts.
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How to Introduce Your New Dog to Your Kids
They’ll always remember their first childhood pet — this intro is just the beginning.
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How I Got Through My Puppy’s Separation Anxiety Days
And survived the yowling, chewing, scratching, etc.
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Here’s the Potty Training Game Plan You’ve Been Waiting For
Seven tips you’ll want to pay attention to.
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10 Misconceptions About Service Dogs and Their Remarkable Partners
No, you can’t pet them when their human isn’t looking.
- health
Understanding Limber Tail Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
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Celeb Dog Trainer Nicole Ellis on Getting Your Dog Used to Your Office Return
It’s 2023, and the office is calling. How can our dogs cope?
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10 Signs Your Dog Has Imprinted On You
This has nothing to do with a werewolf named Jacob in a series called Twilight, but here’s what it is all about.
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Can Your Shy New Rescue Dog Become a Social Creature?
With patience and positive reinforcement, you can do a lot to make up for lost time with socialization.
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Do Small Dogs Pee More Often?
Research shows that little dogs may feel the need to scent mark more frequently than big dogs.
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Reactivity and Aggression in Dogs Are Actually Two Very Different Things
Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
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Do Dogs Like It When You Kiss Their Face Like the Perfect Angel They Are?
Our dogs are so cute, it can be tempting to shower them with kisses. But do they hate it? Here’s what you should know.
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10 Tips You’ll Definitely Want to Follow When You Walk Your Dog
From the safest gear to training recs.
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7 Myths Harmful to Pit Bulls — Debunked
And you should correct people about them, too. Pit Bulls need advocates.
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Now You Can Rent a Private Dog Park Just For Your Dog
The dream for any pup parent, especially those with a reactive dog, thanks to Sniffspot.
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5 Best Noise-Canceling Dog Earmuffs For Blocking Out Fireworks
Dogs’ hearing is way more sensitive than ours. These top-rated earmuffs can help drown out scary sounds like fireworks.
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Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks?
How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this Fourth of July.
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The B.A.T. Dog Training Method Is What’s Up
Behavior Adjustment Training (B.A.T.) will keep your dog calm in any situation. For real.
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8 Calming Products That Help My Dog’s Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays will be game-changers this Fourth of July.
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Cats vs. Dogs: Exploring Feline Intelligence and Canine IQ
A common (if not silly) question with a complicated answer.
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Noise Sensitivity and Pain in Dogs
Research finds why dogs may suddenly become super sensitive to sounds.
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Here’s How You Can Avoid the Worst: a Dog Bite to the Face
Step one: Never put your face close to theirs.
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Sofie Birkin’s Art Is Feminist, Fantastical, and Fiercely Queer
“I think the relationship between a woman and her animal companion can build out a character a lot — they’re more like witches’ familiars than pets.”
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How to Keep Your Dog From Freaking Out When You Have Company
Do these things to help your pup (and your guests) feel chill.
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Should You Hit Pause on Head Haltis?
Head haltis, aka gentle leads, are a very common tool in training, but here are some things to consider before using one.
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How to Pet a Dog — Yes, You Do Need Lessons
There’s a difference between being affectionate and being annoying.
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Puppy Developmental Stages and Milestones
It’s like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, except add “four little paws to run around your house” to the title.
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“Why Does My Dog Run Away From Me?”
Upgrading your pup’s recall training from accidental to intentional.
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“Old Dog” Vestibular Disease and Treatment
If you have an older dog, they could have a condition called idiopathic “old dog” vestibular disease. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Your senior dog might move slower these days, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn new things.
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Shocker: Food Is Still the Best Way to Reinforce Your Dog’s Good Behavior
Social interaction — aka praise — works, too. Who doesn’t like that?
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Play-Training Can Be Your Solution to Dog Aggression
Behavior correction, Mary Poppins style: Turn a job into a game.
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Seriously, Avoid On-Leash Dog Meet-and-Greets
Would you want a stranger coming right up to your face?
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Seriously, Your Dog Does Not Want to Meet Another Dog On-Leash
Trainer Charlie DiBono warns against these greetings on all fronts.
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How Dog-Appeasing Pheromones Can Help Dogs Relax
Hey, man. It’s all about those chemical messengers. See how Adaptil can help your pup.
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Dog Training 101: What to Teach Your New Dog
In between cuddle sessions, work on these eight basic cues with your pup.
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Senior Dog Care
Is your dog getting older? As dogs age, it is important to recognize both physical and mental changes they may be experiencing and learn how to cater to those needs.
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7 Games That Can Actually Teach Your Dog Something
Cue the Schoolhouse Rock! because learning can be fun.
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How’s Your Dog Feeling? Check Their Tail
If your dog’s tail is wagging “to the left, to the left,” as Beyoncé says, it could mean they’re anxious.
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Does Your Dog Know What the Heck an Elevator Is?
And how to help them feel less scared when they enter the tiny rumbling room that moves.
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Shake It Off: Why Does Your Dog Have the Shakes?
A vet explains why the weather isn’t always to blame.