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Training & Behavior

Testing the "Sit" Cue: How Well Does Your Dog Know It?

“Sit” is usually the first thing a dog learns. It’s a joyful training rite of passage that can happen when pups are just a few weeks old. Because it’...

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Training & Behavior

Tips for Living with Your Dog In the City

Having lived in the suburbs for all her life, my furry friend found herself in the Big Apple for a getaway over the long weekend. There were new...

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Training & Behavior

Adventures of a TV Dog Trainer: Working With Canine Co-Stars

I’ve worked both in front of the camera and behind the scenes on a bunch of TV and video projects with dogs (and kittens and hedgehogs and bunnies)...

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Training & Behavior

How to Find the Right Dog Trainer

Are you suddenly coming home to chewed up shoes? Do you have a new baby on the way that you want to get along with your dog? Or did you just adopt a...

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Smartest Dog Breeds
A list of some of the smartest dog breeds. Dogs are intelligent in different ways. Read this article about Border Collies and other smart dog breeds...
10 Best Starter Pets for Kids
The 10 best pets for kids to help them get started on the path to pet ownership. Starter pets are low maintenance pets that teach responsibility.
The Five Basic Dog Commands
Whether you're training on your own or in a basic obedience class, your dog should learn five basic commands:
A Guide to Nursing and Weaning Puppies
How long do puppies nurse? Find out in our Guide to Nursing and Weaning puppies! Weaning puppies is an important aspect of bringing up your pet.

Training & Behavior

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Body Handling Sensitivity

I was shocked the first time it happened. I was wiping 10-week-old Olive's paws off after a muddy…

Training & Behavior

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Potty Training Without a Crate

I love crate training. The crate is an invaluable tool during those challenging young puppy months…

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Pet Holiday Photo Cards

Christmas pet photos take patience, but with a little practice pet photos make great holiday cards…

Training & Behavior

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Are You Bonded with Your Dog?

The title of my book, Bonding With Your Dog: A Trainer’s Secrets for Building a Better Relationship…

Training & Behavior

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How to Stop Excessive Barking

Though some breeds tend to be more vocal than others—hello, terriers!—dogs bark excessively for a…

Training & Behavior

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Dog Shrink Proves I’m No Alpha

Cesar Millan's latest book, Cesar's Rules: Your Way To Train a Well Behaved Dog, makes it look easy…

Training & Behavior

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Agility Competitions for Cats

People are used to seeing dogs leaping over fences, climbing through tunnels and running between…

Training & Behavior

Help with Homework from Dog

Pets Help with Homework

Your family pet can help with homework! Studies show that when a child reads to a dog, he or she…

Training & Behavior

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Kitten Training Tips

Kitten Training Tips: Why Are Kittens Easier To Train? Kittens are easier to train because they…

Training & Behavior

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Your Dog: Coming When Called

“Daisy! Get over here! Daisy! DAISY!” I often hear my neighbor angrily screaming for his dog when…

Training & Behavior

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Create the Ideal Litter Box

If you could ask your cat what he thinks about his litter box, what would he tell you? One of the…