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Teaching Emergency Stop

Emergency stop is an essential command to teach your dog because, no matter how diligent a dog sitter you are, there will come a time when you need your dog to stop in his tracks…
Jackson Galaxy Book
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“Cat Daddy” by Jackson Galaxy

Since I am an avid fan of Jackson Galaxy's TV show, "My Cat from Hell", on Animal Planet, I was honored when he asked me to write a review of his new book, "Cat Daddy: What the…
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Are Outdoor Cats OK?

We asked Petside Advisory Board members whether it’s OK to let your cat outdoors in the nice weather.
Alida Knobloch and Mr. Gibbs
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The Today Show Story

Sam, a young man currently in training at Canine Assistants to receive a seizure response dog, was the first to tell me about the Today Show story.
Junior Obedience Competitor Elliot Saddoris
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The Trouble With Elliot

Elliott Saddoris, 17, and his two-year-old Black Labrador Retriever competed this past December in the first annual American Kennel Club National Juniors Obedience Invitational.
Dog Self Control
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Dog Self Control

Training a dog can be made a little easier if you pay attention to your dog’s self-control stores.
cat greeting
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The Zen of Cat Greeting

Petside Advisor Marilyn Krieger, CCBC, teaches us how to greet a cat.
dog clicker training
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Clicker Training Basics

We asked Petside Advisor and expert dog trainer, Victoria Schade, to fill us in on one of her favorite dog training methods, clicker training.
Dog Volunteer Event
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Inspiring Pet Events

Tri County Humane Society is an animal shelter that's inspiring through its involvement with the South Florida Pet Expo, where you can "Shop, Learn, Play, Adopt."
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Video: Leash Training

Watch our video to learn how to train your dog to walk on a leash without them pulling!