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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).

Disobedient dog pulling on the leash.

You may have wondered if you're the one causing the problem.

Couple smiling and holding their small fluffy dog.

Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.

Woman scolding dog for being naughty at home.

It’s not the best thing they do by any means.

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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.

Small black Dachshund dog on the beach sniffing rocks.

That is not a treat, pal.

Great Dane puppy and Husky meeting on leash out side.

Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.

Picky dog doesn't want to eat his kibble at home.

A veterinary nutritionist shares what you can do if you’re being held hostage by your dog’s particular palate.

Dog whining at his owner at home.

It’s the saddest sound in the world.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children are a terrifying phenomenon for some dogs.

Woman walking her brown poodle outside.

Seriously, when will it end?

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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Labrador dog wants to eat breakfast.

It's time to reframe the situation.

The yellow bandana is part of a new international movement for reactive dogs. Dogs wearing yellow are often signalling that they need space and could become reactive if approached by another person or off-leash dog.

Not all dogs like to be approached—The Yellow Bandana Project is trying to help communicate their needs.

Young woman smiling confident hugging dog sitting on bed at bedroom.

And when will it stop?

Woman feeding her two dogs outside.

And other incredibly valid bowl-safety questions you’re probably asking.

Large brown dog refusing to walk outside.

“Labeling a dog as stubborn is often an easy way to shift the blame from a problem with the relationship to a problem with the dog.”

Woman walking her small white dog outside in the grass.

It depends...

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