Articles by Courtney Elliott

Courtney Elliott

Courtney Elliott, a proud Cleveland native living in Manhattan, blends her decade of writing and editing expertise with her unshakable devotion as a pet parent to her French Bulldog, Gus. When she’s not at her desk, you’ll find her frolicking in Central Park or engrossed in a good book at a local coffee shop.

nutrition
Puppy-Feeding Schedule 101
They might act hungry all day, but it’s up to you to know the facts.
They might act hungry all day, but it’s up to you to know the facts.
behavior
Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Pet Parents
Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.
Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.
behavior
Why Do Dogs Lick Themselves?
They especially love to do this when they’re ignoring you.
They especially love to do this when they’re ignoring you.
lifestyle
Can You Have a Service Dog for Anxiety?
Definitely something worth looking into.
Definitely something worth looking into.
behavior
The Best Dog Breeds for Families
Remember: You can find just about any breed you want at a rescue.
Remember: You can find just about any breed you want at a rescue.
behavior
Can Dogs Sense When You’re Sad?
It certainly seems like it sometimes.
It certainly seems like it sometimes.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Lick My Feet?
OK, dude, that’s a little gross...
OK, dude, that’s a little gross...
behavior
Can Dogs Feel Guilt?
They do look very sorry...
They do look very sorry...
behavior
Why Does My Cat Meow So Much? Reasons Your Cat Meows Excessively
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
behavior
Why Does My Cat Bite Me?
Don’t live in fear of your feline overlord.
Don’t live in fear of your feline overlord.
behavior | Why, Cat?!
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
...Is it something you said?
...Is it something you said?
health
Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fish?
It’s not a very pleasant odor, to say the least.
It’s not a very pleasant odor, to say the least.
behavior
Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? Possible Reasons and What to Do
Beyond the fact that they’re your biggest admirer.
Beyond the fact that they’re your biggest admirer.
lifestyle
Shelters Are Filling Up With “Designer Dogs”—Here’s Why
Want a purebred? Here’s yet another reason you should rescue one.

Want a purebred? Here’s yet another reason you should rescue one.
behavior
Why Does My Cat Chew On Everything?
How to decode your cat’s chewing habits when they’re nibbling on all the things.
How to decode your cat’s chewing habits when they’re nibbling on all the things.
health
How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Safe From Snow Salt
Tips for safe, snug, and happy paws this winter.
Tips for safe, snug, and happy paws this winter.
lifestyle
How to Make an Outdoor Cat House for Winter
Channel your inner HGTV star and build a feline fixer-upper.
Channel your inner HGTV star and build a feline fixer-upper.
shopping
The Best Winter Boots for Dogs in 2024
Here’s why you might want to protect those toe beans.
Here’s why you might want to protect those toe beans.
lifestyle
7 Reasons Why You Should Foster a Pet Over the Holidays
It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time this season.
It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time this season.
behavior
Why Is My Cat Suddenly Clingy?
They’re never far away, but you’d like a little distance.
They’re never far away, but you’d like a little distance.
behavior
Cats vs. Dogs: Behavior, Intelligence, and Care Similarities and Differences
There’s no winning this argument, but here’s what you should know about parenting your new pet.
There’s no winning this argument, but here’s what you should know about parenting your new pet.

Articles by Courtney Elliott

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