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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...

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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...

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Training & Behavior

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The Arm Cross Sit

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

Celebrities & Dogs

Movie: Celebrities & Dogs

In honor of My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story, Docurama Films has offered to give away two copies…

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Shelters and Beds

If you keep your dog outside for even part of the day, you'll want to provide adequate shelter.…

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

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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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Pets Help with Homework

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

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What is Catnip?

Catnip is a member of the mint family, Nepata cataria, and it is a strong perennial. The active…

Training & Behavior

Choosing a Dog Trainer

Finding the Right Dog Trainer

Finding the right trainer for your dog can be confusing. The field of dog training isn’t regulated…

Training & Behavior

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Cat Behavior: Spraying

Male cats (and sometimes females) mark their territory by spraying urine, and it's a difficult…

Sharing Office Space with Pets

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