Dog Training · Kinship

Skip to main content

Dog Behavior

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

Brown and white dog holding a squeaky ball at home.
behavior

Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?

The sound may annoy you to no end, but they are obsessed.

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.

dog wearing leash lying down

And what you can do about it.

Woman practicing agility with her Border Collie outside.

You know those obstacle courses dogs do at competitions? Your dog can do that, too.

Woman training her dog outside.

And what they need.


View More basic obedience & training Articles

Most Popular

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).

Disobedient dog pulling on the leash.

If your pup acts diabolical on walks, you are not alone. Here’s what you can do.

Cute black and white dog carrying a stick in its mouth in the water.

Do they taste good? Do they like the texture? Are they just being weird? We have some answers.

Woman looking at her nervous dog at home.

If your sweet dog is acting unlike themselves, we have some answers.

View More behavioral issues Articles

New Dog Training Programs

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

Start Training

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.

Woman talking to her dog outside in the river.

Who cares if it annoys your friends?

Woman sitting on the beach with a dog.

You might need to start preparing for this weekend now.

Old English Sheep dog pacing around the house at night.

What could possibly be troubling them?

View More behavior & body language Articles

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.

Muscular white pit bull stands on couch, looking out window to sunny fall day.

Does your dog freak out when you head for the door? Here’s some advice.

Sad dog hiding behind a door at home.

No one—especially your pup—likes that uneasy feeling.

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.

View More anxiety & separation anxiety Articles

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.