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Behavior

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

Woman playing guitar in bed next to her chocolate lab dog.
behavior

Why Does My Dog Sigh?

They truly act like the weight of the world is on their shoulders.

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.

Couple walking their new puppy outside in the grass.

And learn how often they have to go outside.

Woman trains with a young husky on a dog training field

The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.

Two dogs staring at each other on a walk outside.

Stop them before a stare turns into a fight. 

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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).

Couple walking their new puppy outside in the grass.

And learn how often they have to go outside.

Woman trains with a young husky on a dog training field

The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.

Two dogs staring at each other on a walk outside.

Stop them before a stare turns into a fight. 

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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 reading a book at home with small dog laying on his stomach.

It’s like U2 said: Two hearts beat as one...

Woman playing guitar in bed next to her chocolate lab dog.

They truly act like the weight of the world is on their shoulders.

Puppy licking another dog's ears outside.

That’s cute... sort of?

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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.

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.

A bearded man in a gray sweater and yellow pants sitting on the floor and holding a Groov Training Aid in "lilac" from Diggs Pet, which is like a grooved plastic popsicle with treats smeared in, while his Husky dog licks it

The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.

Pitbull puppy sitting in the middle of the stairs.

With a little patience, some training, and a few treats, your pup will be scaling those steps in no time.

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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.