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Dog Behavior

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

basic obedience & training
behavioral issues
behavior & body language
anxiety & separation anxiety
Punch, a baby macaque monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Japan (about 20 miles east of Tokyo), has gone viral for his sweet demeanor.
behavior

Do Puppies Ever Get Rejected by Their Moms Like Punch the Monkey?

Bring on the waterworks.

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.

Cute dog playing outside in a yard.

Sometimes, that’s all they need.

Dog doing agility outside.

All kinds of fun—with a competitive edge.

Husky puppy barking at home.

And how you should... and shouldn’t respond.

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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 humping a man outside.

Welp, that’s unpleasant.

Funny dog running outside with a shoe in its mouth.

How to keep those slippers safe.

Woman holding small Golden Doodle puppy outside in the grass.

Doodles are known for being low-maintenance — but are they?

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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.

Man turning on a light with his dog at home.

And what about music?

Dog pulling on someone's pants for attention.

Those nips are love bites... right?

Dog looking over the fence outside.

And how to tell if they want to come in.

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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.

Signs that your dog is stressed and trying to calm down.

Man turning on a light with his dog at home.

And what about music?

Punch, a baby macaque monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Ichikawa, Japan (about 20 miles east of Tokyo), has gone viral for his sweet demeanor.

Bring on the waterworks.

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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.