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Dog Behavior

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

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Are Dogs Really Just Permanent Toddlers?

We’ve all heard the comparison.

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.

Woman looking at her dog at home.

And how to figure out what your pup is really trying to say.

Woman walking her dog outside.

Communicating with a pup is tricky, but it’s possible.

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

It’s confusing to them, too.

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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).

A dog resting its face on a dinner table.

Because your pup is not too proud to beg.

Cute dog playing with toys at home.

Some breeds certainly seem to, uh, collect things more than others.

Excited Pitbull running outside with male owner.

Your pup’s enthusiasm truly gives a whole new definition to joie de vivre.

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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.

Small dog showing its belly outside in the grass.

It’s not always for rub-downs and attention...

Woman cuddling her dog at home.

Some pups are just meant to be only children.

Woman looking at her dog at home.

And how to figure out what your pup is really trying to say.

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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.

Woman holding her dog in her hands at home.

A dog mom realizes her pup will be just fine when he’s home alone.

Woman picking up her dog outside.

You want to hold them in your arms, but here’s how they really feel about being scooped up.

Two female friends in their twenties playing with their dogs outside in autumn.

This holiday is chock full of triggers that could scare any pooch.

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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.