dog behavior

Girl and her dog in bed. There are kids and pets considerations to keep everyone safe and happy.

Kids and Pets: Families with Children Adopting a Dog, Cat or Other Animal

We surround our children with images of animals from the day they are born....Read More

Kidney Disease In Dogs

Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common diseases in older cats and dogs. However, it can occur in animals of any age....Read More

Dog in front of a fence that provides a visual barrier

How to Use Visual Barriers for Dog Reactivity and Fence Running

A visual barrier is something opaque, such as a curtain or tarp, that prevents a dog from seeing what’s on the other side of a fence or window....Read More

How To Train Your New Dog: Get the Basics

Did you recently adopt a dog? Learn everything you need to know to begin to train your new family member!...Read More

How to Train Your Dog to Come

Teaching a dog to come reliably is possible. The best way to do this is to make it a party every time you call her and she comes to you....Read More

dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Teaching a dog to wait at open doors can be an incredibly useful skill....Read More

Person teaching a dog to trade with a bone and some treats

How to Teach a Dog to Trade

Many of us have been involved in an inadvertent game of “keep away” with our dogs — when the dog snatches something and then refuses to give it up....Read More

man teaching dog how to lie down and stay

How to Teach a Dog to Stay

Teaching a dog to stay can be lifesaving. For example, it can prevent your dog from dashing out the door, car, or yard gate and into a dangerous environment....Read More

How to Teach a Dog to Speak and Be Quiet

Barking is how dogs express themselves, but it can become excessive....Read More

person teaching a dog how to sit outdoors

How to Teach a Dog to Sit in 3 Easy Steps

Teaching a dog to sit can be useful in instances where you need your dog to stop jumping on something (or someone) or to wait politely an...Read More

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