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Reframe Your Thinking About Your Dog’s Behavior
Instead of focusing on the negatives, here’s what you should do instead.
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Your Grumpy Pup Is a Very Smart Dog — Science Says So
This study found that cranky pups are actually very fast social learners.
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Google Nest Watches Your Pet For You When You’re Gone
“Somebody’s Watching Me” will be their new favorite karaoke song.
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Is Your Dog a People Pleaser?
Yes — and no. Here’s why positive-reinforcement training matters.
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These Reinforcement Techniques in Dog Training Will Make Rules Fun For Both of You
Offering fewer treats can actually be a good thing.
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Home Alone: What to Know About Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.
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Do Anxious Dog Parents Raise More Anxious Dogs?
Which comes first: a nervous person or a nervous pup?
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A Tail-Wagging Dog Isn’t Always a Happy Dog
This body language is not as simple as you probably think.
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Ever Ask Your Dog “Why Are You Like This?” DNA Is the Answer — Kind Of
This study says it’s actually less about what’s in their DNA and more about what’s on it.
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So, When Exactly Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog?
The research is confusing — here are some guidelines.
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There’s a High-Tech Training Solution For Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Like most things in 2023, there’s a Zoom link for this.
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Why Your Dog’s Whining Is the Most Devastating Sound Ever
A whimpering dog sounds as sad as a crying baby to pet parents. Here's why.
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Don’t Ignore These 9 Behavioral Signs That Your Dog Is in Pain
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your pet is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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You — Yes, You — Can Get Your Dog to Pay Attention to You
Here are some simple steps to pry your pup away from that one spot in the yard they’re obsessed with.
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5 Places Where Therapy Dogs Do Their Best Work
At airports, hospitals, schools, and more, therapy dogs make things better.
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8 Things We Do That Really Confuse Our Dogs
Why your dog freaks out when you give someone a hug — and other human behaviors they just don’t understand.
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Your Relationship With Your Dog Matters. Here’s How You Can Improve It
Animal behaviorist Dr. Karen B. London on how to strengthen your pet-parent bond.
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You Have Evolution to Thank For Your Dog’s Manipulatively Adorable Look
Researchers call it the “puppy-dog eye effect” — and oh, boy is it effective.
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What’s the Point of Trick Training?
It turns out, “shake” is good for more than just impressing other dog parents.
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Is Your Dog Tricky to Train? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty
It’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so training isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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11 Tough Toys for Power Chewers
Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Valli Parthasarathy reccos the most durable dog toys for destructive players.
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“Scent Walks”: Come On, All the Dogs Are Doing It
Why you should let your dog get all their sniffs out on a stroll.
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9 Stress Toys For Dogs That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.
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Humping. Why, Though?!
No less than 7 animal behaviorists weigh in on what’s behind all of this bumping and grinding.
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8 Calming Products That Helped My Dog’s Separation Anxiety
Compression vests, interactive toys, and pheromone sprays are game-changers.
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How to Teach Your Dog Your Name
Your dog might not know your name. Don’t take offense; just play this game.
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Should You Get a Second Dog?
A few things to consider before expanding your fam by four more paws.
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How to Stop Your Escape-Artist Dog from Making a Getaway
Dog trainer Pat Miller’s pro tips for preventing your pup from darting out the door.
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3 Pro Tips for Getting Your Dog to “Go” in the Snow
Snow days are fun — until your pet needs to do their thing outside.
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Listen Up! Your Puppy Is Trying to Talk to You
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines.
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How to Choose the Right Friend For Your Dog
7 signs your pup and their pal have BFF potential.
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10 Places Where Your ESA Is — and Is Not — Allowed
Not every public place allows ESAs — but there are ways to advocate for yourself and your needs when your pup or other ESA is not on the guest list.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Pawing at Things?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for teaching a pushy pup that there are friendlier ways to get what they want.
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Ditch Your Guilt Over Getting a Second Dog
Change is hard, but that doesn’t mean you should feel bad.
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Parenting a Dog Isn’t So Different From Raising a Kid, After All
OK, OK, don’t come for us. We know dogs and kids are very different to raise, but this study finds they respond to different parenting styles in similar ways.
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When it Comes to Dog Crates, Think Outside the Literal Box
Dog behaviorist Tiffany Lovell on how to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.
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Why Clickers Are The “It” Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button — literally.
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How to Help Your Dog Deal When You’re Away
Here’s how you can train your dog to be calm at home alone, instead of sad-singing “All By Myself” on karaoke until you come back through the door.
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Injoya Is Giving Pets a Slice of Pizza Heaven
The brand’s snuffle mat gives pups the chance to stuff their faces into a fluffy pizza pie.
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Do Dogs Have Besties?
They’re not exactly crafting friendship bracelets for each other, but dog bonds mean something.
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Does Your Dog Have a Unique Personality?
Yep, research says your dog is the special little snowflake you tell them they are.
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On Your Next Walk, Let Your Pup Follow Their Nose
A “sniffari” gives your dog a chance to be the boss.
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Training Your Dog to Do Tricks Gives You More Than Bragging Rights
Trick training increases their focus and gives your relationship a boost.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Jumping at the Fence?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for calming down a dog who’s protective of their turf.
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Animal Communicator Jessica Lanyadoo Is, in Fact, Not Doctor Doolittle
But she can talk to your pets. Btw, she says your dog says “hi”...and to clean their water bowl more.
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Downsize It: How to Live in Small Spaces With Pets
Whether you’re stuck in a tiny apartment or living on the road, @KeepingFinn’s Henry Friedman offers tips to not only endure — but thrive.
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7 Ways to Describe Your Dog — Besides “Smart”
According to animal behaviorist Karen London, using a more specific terms like “biddable” or “bombproof” can help you better understand your dog.
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How to Make Your Dog’s Car-Crate Anxiety a Thing of the Past
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell explains how to crate-train a dog with an intense fear of being in the car.
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7 Signs Your Dog Has Imprinted On You
Not sure what that means...or if it’s a good thing? A veterinary behaviorist explains.
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Click “Add to Cart” on Alexandra Horowitz’s Puppy Development Book
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert and New York Times best-selling author maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight.
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How Can I Prevent My Dog From Getting Overly Excited When Guests Arrive?
Expert advice for people with dogs who jump, bark, and generally go nuts when people come over.
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Stick Your Head Out of the Car Window — It’s Sagittarius Season
Let those ears flap in the wind and live your life with abandon during the season of the literal horse girl.
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How You Say Something to Your Dog Matters More Than What You Say
TikTok pet parents have made this clear: Tone matters. Celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis says dogs can hear “stress in our voice — whether directed at them or when they hear us talking to others.”
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Dog People, Reinforcements Have Arrived
We can’t move in to help with your pup. The Wildest Pack — the first-ever subscription with access to a pet parent concierge, veterinary experts, behavior and nutrition specialists, and more — is the next best thing.
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5 Inclusive Dog Shows That Give Mutts a Chance to Shine
Because mixed-breed dogs deserve applause, too.
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Winter is Coming — Can Your Dog Suffer Seasonal Depression?
Dog behaviorist Scott Sheaffer on how pets may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, too.
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Won’t You Be My (Dog’s) Neighbor?
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann gives a masterclass on pet parent etiquette for apartment living.
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“How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting My Ankles?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with an attention-seeking puppy.
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How Service Dogs Can Ease Veterans’ PTSD
According to a study, trained service dogs can interrupt panic attacks, wake veterans from nightmares, and more.
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Please, Oh Please, Stop Perpetuating the Dominance Dog Theory
The idea of being a dog’s “alpha” is a popular one — but it’s not an effective way to train.
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Dad Grass is Helping Dogs Light Up
With a new line of CBD-infused bones and pack-shaped plush toys, pups can munch to mellow out.
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Is That...Stress Your Dog Smells?
A new study finds that your pup can tell — er, smell — when you’ve been doom-scrolling.
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10 Dog-Training Habits You Should Drop Right Now
Training a dog can seem pretty intuitive — until it’s not.
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Why Does My Dog Turn Into a Statue on Walks?
Suddenly, your neighborhood sidewalk has some new installation art: your frozen dog.
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COVID-19 Isn’t Going Anywhere. Enter Dogs Who Can Sniff It Out
The answer to every (seemingly never-ending) crisis: Dogs.
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Miss Independent? Let Your Dog Trim Their Own Nails
ScratchPad is a less stressful solution to claw care for DIY pups.
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Celeb Dog Trainer Nicole Ellis on Preparing Your Pup For Your Office Return
It’s nearly 2023, and the office is calling. How can our dogs cope?
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To Cry Is Human — and Apparently Canine
Time to whip out The Notebook for a little doggy movie night.
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The Universal Dog Signal That You’re Never Leaving the Park
Bow down, puppers. It’s time to play.
