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

basic obedience & training
behavioral issues
behavior & body language
anxiety & separation anxiety
Cute Golden Retriever rolling on the floor at home.
behavior

5 Fascinating Reasons Your Dog Is Obsessed With Rolling Around on the Floor

It looks super wacky, but they obviously don’t care.

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 black dog sniffing the grass outside.

Aside from being cool, your dog’s super scent-sniffing abilities are good for their mental health.

Walking a Golden Retriever dog outside.

Because those animal instincts run deep.

Dog playing the shell game with her human. Concept of training pets, domestic dogs being smart and educated

Even if your dog is injured and can't exercise, you can still keep them entertained. Here's how.

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

How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this Fourth of July.

Naughty dog stealing underwear outside in the grass.

OK, that’s a little too personal.

Scared dog on a walk outside in the woods.

First of all, it’s not your fault.

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New Dog Training Programs

Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo 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.

Brown dog outside yawing.

Some might be surprising, too.

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

How to keep your dog mentally and physically safe this Fourth of July.

Sad dog waiting by the window at home.

Is it like Secret Life of Pets, or what?

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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 Fourth of July.

Sad dog waiting by the window at home.

Is it like Secret Life of Pets, or what?

Welsh Corgi dog hiding scared under the bed.

This summer, your pup deserves a little support.

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