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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).

Sad dog staring at someone getting ready to leave their house.

All those things you're doing to get ready may be the culprit.

One dog sniffing another dog, outside on a leash.

Some good ways to keep everybody safe.

Big brown cat looking up from the kitchen counter.

Excuse me, kitty; that is not your personal balance beam.

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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.

Cat scratching wall at home.

Well, that is a little unsettling.

A woman in a fun Christmas sweater with bright red nails holding a shiny red Christmas tree ornament in front of her grey cat

There is a way to keep these holiday chaos demons at bay—here are some tips.

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. 

Woman playing with her kitten on the carpet at home.

Hey, put those chompers away.

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Woman's dog howling outside.

They are loud.

A woman embraces her American Staffordshire terrier dog outdoor in the backyard.

These sweet pups need advocates, this National Pit Bull Awareness Month, and always.

Dog Sitting on Dog Bed.

And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.

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.

Small black Dachshund dog on the beach sniffing rocks.

That is not a treat, pal.

Cat biting a woman playfully at home.

Is this playtime, or...

Great Dane puppy and Husky meeting on leash out side.

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

Two cats fighting at home.

And how to avoid any problems.

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.

Cat sleeping in clothes on the bed at home.

Now, that’s no one’s preferred perfume scent.

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.

A cute orange tabby kitten playing with feathers.

Your TikTok algorithm would like you to think so, but the experts weigh in.

Woman walking her brown poodle outside.

Seriously, when will it end?

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...

Shy black dog walking with owner at the park.

Pro tips for boosting the confidence of a scaredy-cat dog.

Two fearful adolescent dogs peeking through a slightly open door

Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.