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Dog Behavior

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

Woman talking to her large black and white dog at home on the couch.
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Does Your Pet Like When You Sing to Them?

You do have some pretty great songs.


basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

Beagle dog barking at home.

They are likely trying to tell you something important.

Cute Shiba Inu dog staring at owner to get their attention.

It's a reflex to yell “no,” but its not the best option.

Diggs Evolv dog crate.

Find the best option for your new addition.

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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).

Beagle dog barking at home.

They are likely trying to tell you something important.

Dog peeing outside on a tree.

Please, make it stop.

Staffordshire terrier lies among a torn fluffy toy, funny guilty look.

Why, oh why, is your dog eating everything they shouldn’t?

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New Dog Training Programs

Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo to help with new dog life and basic obedience.

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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.

Funny dog sleeping on couch with its tongue sticking out.

Is your pup a splooter or a donut? It turns out, you can learn a lot from how your dog snoozes.

Dog jumping on someone sitting in a chair.

Hey, the movie was called Stand By Me, not on me!

Woman talking to her large black and white dog at home on the couch.

You do have some pretty great songs.


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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.

Muscular white pit bull stands on couch, looking out window to sunny fall day.

Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.

Sad dog hiding behind a door at home.

No one—especially your pup—likes that uneasy feeling.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

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