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

basic obedience & training
behavioral issues
behavior & body language
anxiety & separation anxiety
Corgi dog lays on the floor and looks away.
behavior

Can Dogs See Ghosts?

This isn’t The Sixth Sense, but dogs are powerfully perceptive.

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.

Woman doing agility training with her dog outside.

Get out those puzzles!

Woman training her Corgi dog outside in the grass.

Learn what resources are helpful, which certifications you can earn, and more.

A woman and her cat plays with the Vetreska heartpurrple cat climber.

They love to play, and you need to keep them busy. Here you go.


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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).

Woman trying to walk her dog outside on a leash.

Oh no, they are not going anywhere.

Cute Pit Bull dog chewing a stick outside in the grass.

They definitely think Taylor Swift’s “Wood” is about their favorite backyard twig stash.

Scared kitten hissing at someone.

Besides the obvious reasons.

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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.

Scared black cat standing on couch.

They do love to stare at absolutely nothing.

Corgi dog lays on the floor and looks away.

This isn’t The Sixth Sense, but dogs are powerfully perceptive.

Cute black dog listening outside.

TikTok is full of videos that claim to show us how to speak to to our pets.

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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.

Cute white dog with his emotional support life size doll.

Shark Tank and TikTok seem to think so.

Scared dog laying on the bed at home.

“Fear memories” are very real for pups.

Cute scruffy dog staring outside a window.

Here’s what vets and other pet experts in America think.

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