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Dog Behavior

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

Sad dog wearing boots in the snow.
behavior

Why Are Dogs so Comically Bad at Walking in Booties?

And how to help them move those little legs.

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 looking alert while man sits on couch at home.

Signs to look out for.

Young blonde woman with a Jack Russell puppy during spring in the city.

The most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.

Person with two small dogs that won't poop in snow

Snow days are fun—until your pup needs to do their thing outside.

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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).

Woman playing tug with her dog at home.

And how to help them relax.

Dog cobbing its male owner outside.

Think about it like your dog sucking their thumb... except different.

Woman petting her dog at home.

Short answer: no. But dogs can have mental health and behavioral challenges. Here’s how to approach these issues.

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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.

Woman playing tug with her dog at home.

And how to help them relax.

Man cuddling his dog outside.

Our pet relationships say a lot.

Two people petting a dog on the beach outside.

We’d sure like to think so.

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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.

Dog hiding under the sofa and afraid to go out because he heard fireworks.

How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this New Year’s.

Woman snuggling her dog during Christmas time.

They get you in the holiday spirit, but your dog, not so much.

Dog and person listening to music

Its like Enya, but for dogs.

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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.