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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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...

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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.
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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.
Tricks (Almost) Anyone Can Teach Their Cat
Cat tricks almost anyone can teach their pet. Sandra L. Toney gives tips on how to train a cat to come, shake, sit-up, and wave. Learn more at...

Training & Behavior

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Ask a Trainer About Barking

After interviewing a number of veterinarians on the topic of how to stop your dog from barking, it…

Training & Behavior

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Puppy Training: Damage Control

If there’s anything that puppies love, it’s chewing! It’s an important part of your puppy’s…

Training & Behavior

the arm cross sit

The Arm Cross Sit

Doesn’t it seem almost impossible to keep your excited dog from jumping up on you when you come…

Training & Behavior

Cathy Pittman, animal trainer for Seven Psychopaths

Animals in Movies and on TV

Have you ever wondered where the animals in movies and on TV come from? One answer: Cathy Pittman,…

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Millie's First Trick

You know that expression, “The cobbler’s children have no shoes?” It applies to dog trainers as…

Training & Behavior

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Training at the Dog Park

Off-leash dog parks are great places to train your dog in advanced skills because he learns that no…

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Why do My Dogs Eat Feces?

Q: My two Shih Tzus eat each others feces. We have tried classical training and even Distaste pills…

Training & Behavior

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Cat Behavior: Kneading

Call it making bread, kneading, or pushing paws, but all kittens knead at one time or another. This…

Training & Behavior

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Life with a Biting Dog

I lived with a biting dog for 16 years. I’ll never forget the first time he bit me. As Ollie lunged…

Training & Behavior

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Puppy Playtime Needs

The size and breed of your dog will definitely affect the level of activity it needs. For instance…

Training & Behavior

How to Potty Train Your Puppy

How to Potty Train Your Puppy

Confused about how to potty train your new puppy? Dog trainer Victoria Schade takes you through the…