Training

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Training & Behavior

How to Change Your Dog’s Sleeping Habits

So far your part-of-the-family pooch has been snuggling in bed with you, but now you’re ready for him to sleep elsewhere. Maybe your short-snouted...

dog barking

Training & Behavior

How to Stop Dog Barking Pt. II

After interviewing a number of veterinarians on the topic of how to stop your dog from barking, it seemed important to balance out my research by...

How to stop a dog from barking

Training & Behavior

How to Stop Your Dog from Barking Pt. I

Like most dog owners, I think my little Buddy is the best. The only teeny tiny issue he had was barking. I’m fluent in training but wasn’t having...

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Pet Adoption

Raising Two Puppies

You couldn’t resist a duo of adorable puppies, and while you thought training two dogs would be no more challenging than raising one, you suddenly...

Popular Articles in Training

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.
How to Change Your Dog’s Sleeping Habits
So far your part-of-the-family pooch has been snuggling in bed with you, but now you’re ready for him to sleep elsewhere. Maybe your short-snouted...
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...
Naughty No More! - Dispelling Common Cat Myths
My book Naughty No More! focuses on changing unwanted cat behaviors through clicker training, environmental modification and other positive...

Training & Behavior

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Training: Teaching Sit

So you’ve got your new puppy home and you’re eager to start training. This video will demonstrate…

Training & Behavior

introduction to tug

Training: Introduction to Tug

Tug is a great game for dogs of all ages because it’s a good energy burner, you don’t need a lot of…

Sharing Office Space with Pets

Pet-proof your office. Pet expert and Petside cat blogger Amy D. Shojai, author of "…

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Taming Pet Jealousy

The romantic notion of one big happy blended pet family may not become a reality when your new date…

Sharing Office Space with Pets

Banish for misbehavior. Your cat or dog may stop unwanted attention-seeking…

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Cats & Company

Does your cat run for cover as soon as the doorbell rings? Hide under the couch for days if you…

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Indoor Dog Exercises

Winter weather can keep you and your dog from taking your daily jog or engaging in other outdoor…

Feeding from the Table: Is it Safe? 0

Feeding from the Table

Why sharing food from the table with pets can be dangerous.Sitting down to share a meal is one of…

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Cats and Dogs Living Together

Sweetheart or Sourpuss? How would you describe the relationship between your cat and dog? Sometimes…

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Boomerang Cats

Beth Adelman's feline, Mei Mei, is the perfect example of what is known as a "Boomerang Cat." What…

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Who's the Boss?

Does your pet rule the roost? Read stories of owner-pet power struggles and how to alter this…