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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
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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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Solve Holiday Behavior Issues

The holidays can be a stressful time for all of us, pets included, and everything from decorations…
by Julie Seguss
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Dogs Driving Cars in NZ

Yes, dogs driving is now a thing. New Zealand's SPCA has been training dogs to--wait for it--drive…
by Petside Team
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Sad dog

Pets and the Winter Blues

An estimated half a million Americans suffer from the wintertime blues, more clinically known as…
by Amanda Baltazar
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Buddy James is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He's a dog who loves to eat!

Ask a Vet: New Pet Safety

As we wrap up Petside’s Pet ‘Net week devoted to raising awareness about pet adoption, Heart of…
by Dorri Olds
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Dog and baby

Myths About Dogs and Babies

If you think you know everything there is to know about ensuring your dog and baby will live in…
by Julie Seguss
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Ask a Vet: Pet Adoption

In honor of Pet ’Net—Petside’s week devoted to raising awareness about pet adoption—I sat down for…
by Dorri Olds
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find the dog toy

Dog Brain Game: Find the Toy

I love teaching my dogs to play "hide the toy" (or "find the toy" - they're the same thing!) This…
by Victoria Schade
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jumping dog

Tip: Handling a Jumping Dog

One of my training clients has a typical feisty Golden pup named Scout that is a jumping dog; he…
by Victoria Schade
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dogs playing at the dog park

Dog Parks: Good for All Dogs?

After three years of tireless volunteer fundraising and campaigning, our community dog park is…
by Victoria Schade
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introducing dogs and babies

How to Introduce Dog and Baby

When you welcome a newborn into the world, you want your pet to do the same, but the inevitable big…
by Julie Seguss
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therapy bird Harriet

Therapy Bird Makes Difference

Birds are incredible animals. They are sensitive, caring and understanding. One bird named Harriet…
by Lavanya Sunkara
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