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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’...
city dog
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...
wedding dog
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How To Include Your Dog Into Your Wedding
The month of June is the month of marriage! As television programs, such as Bridezillas, My Fair Wedding and Say Yes to the Dress have shown, brides...
Victoria on camera
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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outdoor cats

Are Outdoor Cats OK?

Marilyn Krieger, CCBC, The Cat Coach: I do not recommend letting cats outside in any season unless…
by Petside Team
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Himalayan Show Cat

Why do Some People Hate Cats?

Whenever I meet someone who professes a hatred of cats, no matter how hard I try to understand why…
by Jo Singer
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Dog scared of July 4th fireworks

Thunderclaps & Fireworks

Is your dog scared of July 4th fireworks? Does a rumble of thunder cause your dog to drool, tremble…
by Susan McCullough
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trimming dog's nails

4 Tips on Trimming Dog Nails

Trimming dog nails seems to fall at the bottom of everyone’s to-do list. It’s not easy— sometimes…
by Victoria Schade
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Celebrities & Dogs

Movie: Celebrities & Dogs

In honor of My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story, Docurama Films has offered to give away two copies…
by Dorri Olds
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Rudest Pet Behaviors

8 Rudest Pet Behaviors

Your pets don't have any problem taking a nap on the morning paper or enjoying a refreshing gulp…
by Maryann Mott
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How to Stop Ankle Biting 0

How to Stop Ankle Biting

If your cat's behavior problems include ankle biting, your cat may have predatory aggression. In…
by Petside Team
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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…
by Victoria Schade
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dog crate training

Quick Guide to Crate-Training

Housetraining a dog can be a challenging process. Both you and your puppy need all the help you can…
by Susan McCullough
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Volunteer Tail: Therapy Dog

First, show dogs make their career in the ring. They trot under the brightest of lights, displaying…
by Ryan Karpusiewicz
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Cat Scratching Posts

Scratching Posts

Did you know that if you sprinkle your cat's scratching post with catnip a couple of times a month…
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