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Dog Behavior

Training a dog? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

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How Your Dog Actually Feels About All Those Silly Nicknames You Give Them

A friend named Mr. Snuffleupagus has some thoughts.

basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

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You aren’t the only one with boundaries.

Three dogs on a walk with a leash outside together.

Consider these pros and cons.

Dog running toward person

Or do they think of it more as a cue that means “come”?

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behavioral issues

Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

Dog rolling around grass.

This new system can diagnose pups with ADHD-like traits.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children can be scary for some pups.

Two huskies talking to each other outside in the grass.

Find out what all those “roo-roo-rooos” are really about.

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New Dog Training Programs

Try these free training programs from our friends at Gentle Beast to help with new dog life and basic obedience.

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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Cute dog looking shy outside.

They sure look like they do.

Senior couple playing with a Golden Retriever dog outside.

For one, they definitely don’t mind getting spoiled.

Woman cuddling her Chihuahua dog outside.

Your Chi’s purpose is… you.

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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children can be scary for some pups.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

Sad dog waiting by the window at home.

Is it like The Secret Life of Pets, or what?

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Ask a Vet

Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.