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How To Train Your New Dog: Get the Basics

Video demonstrating everything you need to know to begin training the basics to your newly adopted dog.
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How to Help Dogs Adapt to a Busier Lifestyle

If your dog isn't used to lots of social interaction and adventure, check out these tips to help them comfortably adapt.
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How to Prepare Pets for Your Return to Work

If you're set to return to work after some time at home, your cat or dog will likely need to adjust to the new routine. Here's how to help them.
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How to Teach a Dog to Trade

Teaching a dog to trade a low-value item for a high-value item can help with resource guarding. Here are steps to teach your dog to drop and trade items.
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How to Stop Dog Mouthing

Dog mouthing (aka mock or play biting) with people can get too rough. To discourage a dog from mouthing, follow these steps.
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Dog and woman looking into each other's eyes.

What to Expect With a New Puppy

If you're thinking about bringing home a new puppy, here are a few things to consider first.
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Pica in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Pica in dogs is a condition in which a dog eats non-food items. How do you know if your dog has pica and how do you treat pica in dogs? Here's what to know.
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Kids and Pets: Families with Children Adopting a Dog, Cat or Other Animal

Do kids and pets mix well? Parents' commitment to making a household with children and pets work is critical.
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Girl and her dog in bed. There are kids and pets considerations to keep everyone safe and happy.

Pet Behavior Help: Trainers, Behaviorists, and Vets

How do you deal with pet behavioral issues? Need professional pet behavior help? Learn what pet behaviorists, trainers, and vets can do.
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brown dog looking straight ahead with a serious expression

How to Help a Dog Sensitive to Touch

Is your dog sensitive to touch? You can help your dog learn to enjoy being handled by teaching positive associations with touch.
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White dog who is sensitive to touch being handled in a positive manner with head pats

How to Approach a Shy, Nervous, or Scared Dog

Learn the signs of fear in dogs and how to approach a shy, nervous, or scared dog safely.
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How to Socialize a Dog

Socialization helps dogs become comfortable in different situations with people and other animals. Here are some helpful tips for how to socialize a dog.
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Dog Marking and Peeing in the House: Causes and How to Stop It

Dog marking and peeing in the house is a territorial behavior. Here are some potential causes and how to stop it.
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Dog with tongue sticking out who received training to correct his urine marking in the house behavior

Tips for Taking a Dog in Public

Taking your dog in public should be a positive experience for everyone: you, your dog, and those around you. Learn tips to make that possible.
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Dog Counter Surfing: Prevention and Deterrents

Does your dog jump up on the counter when you aren't looking to steal food? Here are effective deterrents for dog counter surfing.
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dog counter surfing with their front paws up on the counter

How to Stop Destructive Dog Chewing

Chewing is a natural and healthy dog instinct. However, our canine pals don’t always chew on appropriate things. Here’s how to stop destructive dog chewing.
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Two puppies chewing on shoe laces, an example of destructive dog chewing

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