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Behavior

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

Small brown dog scratching at carpet at home.
behavior

Why Does Your Dog Scratch the Carpet?

That is not a toy.

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.

Woman leashing up her dog to get ready for a walk.

Get expert advice to find what will work for your pup.

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

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

A woman and her cat plays with the Vetreska heartpurrple cat climber.

They love to play, and you need to keep them busy. Here you go.


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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).

Woman walking her dog in nature.

If your dog jumps at the sight of cars and cowers in front of kids, consider these safe, relaxing spots.

Small brown dog scratching at carpet at home.

That is not a toy.

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

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

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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.

Woman holding her cat up in the air.

Umm, excuse you, kitty.

Two brown senior pointer dogs

Senior dogs can get a condition called idiopathic “old dog” vestibular disease. Here's everything you need to know.

Woman walking her dog in nature.

If your dog jumps at the sight of cars and cowers in front of kids, consider these safe, relaxing spots.

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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.

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

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

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

A bearded man in a gray sweater and yellow pants sitting on the floor and holding a Groov Training Aid in "lilac" from Diggs Pet, which is like a grooved plastic popsicle with treats smeared in, while his Husky dog licks it

The toys that’ll help your pup chill out after a long day of being a dog.

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