Behavior and Training
Pet Training Tips and Advice
Get the most up-to-date training advice from pet lovers, trainers, and experts. From house-breaking a puppy to addressing complex issues like separation anxiety, you can solve a world of problems by properly training your pet.
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JULY 27, 2018Teach Your Dog: Sit, Stand, Push-up
Teaching your dog to sit, stand and do "puppy push-ups" is easier than you think! Stay tuned for a series on basic training tutorials by our certified trainer.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | DECEMBER 18, 2019Teach Your Dog Party Manners
Teach your dog how to behave politely at parties so he can partake in celebrations! Remove temptations and train key phrases before the event to make it a success.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 13, 2022Summer Travel with Your Cat
Traveling long distances with cats by car can be stressful for them. Follow these 9 tips on how to safely travel with your cat in a car and help them feel safe.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | NOVEMBER 11, 2022How Service Animals Go from Puppies to Lifesavers
Service dogs provide safety, comfort, and independence to people with disabilities. We define service dog and discuss the selection and training process.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 26, 2022How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
Knowing why your dog is barking is key to solving your pup's issues. Learn why your dog is barking and the steps to take to stop it from happening - for good.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022Making Your Dog’s Mental Health a Top Priority
Canine mental health is as important as their physical well-being. Here are 3 great, vet-recommended ways to prioritize your dog's mental health.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JANUARY 28, 2016Preventing Resource Guarding
Instead of “mine, mine, mine,” we want our dogs to think, “sharing is good!” As a responsible owner, one of your jobs is to set your dog up for success in normal situations that your dog may encounter. One of these circumstances is having humans near a valuable item that is in your dog’s possession.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | AUGUST 18, 2022How to Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School Season
Adjusting to back-to-school schedules could be hard for your dog. Here are 9 ways to transition your pup to the new schedule without added tension.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | APRIL 12, 2017Polite Greetings (No Jumping!)
"No jumping!" Do you hear yourself saying this to your dog every time you have a guest over to the house? Teach your pup to greet politely with these tips!
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