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Behavior

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

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How to Train Your Cat: Tips and Cues for Kittens

Seriously, it’s not as hard as you think.

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.

Man training his hairy black dog outside.

And they’ll thank you for it.

Woman playing at home with her kitten.

Seriously, it’s not as hard as you think.

Woman walking her dog in a park

And why you shouldn’t skip the longer routes.

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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).

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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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.

Cute orange kitten walking outside in the grass.

And should they?

black dog wearing a supergirl costume

Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

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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 hugging her dog outside.

Some may come as a surprise.

cat with the crystal toy in pink

Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.

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.

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