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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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Sidewalk Rules for Pets

Walking your dog is an opportunity for your pet to explore the neighborhood and bond with your pet…
by Jennifer Hoyden
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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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Feline Agility Training

Many people still maintain the odd notion that cats cannot be "trained". While I am of the opinion…
by Jo Singer
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Cat Litter Box Maintenance

Keeping your cat's litter box maintained is an essential part of caring for your feline. Cleaning…
by Petside Team
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Stop Begging or Stealing Food

Dogs love food. Even a dog who is properly and plentifully fed can develop an annoying habit of…
by Petside Team
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Cat Tricks (Almost) Anyone Can Teach Their Pet 0

Tricks Anyone Can Teach

Dog training classes? Obedience for canines? You hear about these all the time, but Cat Tricks 101…
by Sandra L. Toney
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In the Swim: Dog Water Safety

There's nothing like a refreshing swim to help your dog cool off in the summer. But believe it or…
by Susan McCullough
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10 exercises to do with your dog

10 Dog-Friendly Exercises

There's nothing better in life than taking two things we love and combining them. Peanut butter and…
by Cheryl Lock
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Games for Old Cats

We may all want to sit around the house doing nothing—in fact some may say that’s what Sunday…
by Amanda Baltazar
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K9 Connection

K9 Connection

K9 Connection is a three-week program that pairs up at-risk teens with shelter dogs. By training…
by Petside Team
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Can eating charcoal hurt dogs?

Our dog tries to eat charcoal from the fireplace. Could this hurt him? Q: Our dog tries to eat…
by Dr. Lauren Brickman
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