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Behavior

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

Woman walking her dog on a leash in a big city.
behavior

City Dog, Country Dog—What Are the Biggest Differences Between the Two?

Whether they like to roll in a mud puddle or stroll down Park Avenue, there’s plenty for you to keep in mind.

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.

Husky puppy barking at home.

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

Woman walking her dog outside on a leash.

Who is walking who here?

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

So long, early nights! Hello, evening walks.

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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.

Cat trying to hump someone's leg.

Apparently it’s not just a dog thing.

Funny dog running outside with a shoe in its mouth.

How to keep those slippers safe.

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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.

Dog looking over the fence outside.

And how to tell if they want to come in.

Cat growling at home.

Maybe you do have a little tiger in your home, after all.

Cute dog holding a frisbee in it's mouth outside.

That is going to get lost in a mud puddle so fast...

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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.

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.

Dog Staring out window

It could make them miss you even more.

Dog howling at home.

You can sleep train a baby, after all...

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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.