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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
Cute brown dog staring at the wall from the couch at home.
behavior

Why Does Your Dog Stare at the Wall?

Do they see something you can’t, or what?

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.

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

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

Diggs Evolv dog crate.

Find the best option for your new addition.

Woman looking at her dog and speaking to him.

Look who’s talking!

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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).

White cat staring at an orange cat while sitting on a cat tree.

And how to quell the hate.

Cute couple laying in bed, while their cat cuddles only one of them.

It’s nice being the favorite, though.

Dog peeing outside on a tree.

Please, make it stop.

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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!

Funny Tuxedo cat sitting on the roof outside.

Find out if the internet-fueled rumor is true.

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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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