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HomeBehaviors and Training

Behaviors and Training

Understanding your pet’s behavior is key to building a happy and harmonious relationship. Whether you’re training a puppy, dealing with behavioral issues, or just looking to teach new tricks, this section offers practical advice and expert tips to guide you through the training process.

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Spaniel resting its chin beside a pregnant person seated in an armchair
Behaviors and Training

Can Dogs Hear Babies in the Womb? What We Know

Dogs may notice changes during pregnancy, but fetal-hearing claims remain unproven. Understand heartbeat and crying claims, behavior changes and practical ways to prepare your dog for a baby.

Gayle Hickman

Gayle Hickman

June 19, 2012

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Tan adult dog nursing several puppies on paved ground
Behaviors and Training

Can Dogs Recognize Their Parents? What Research Shows

Research supports mother–offspring recognition after separation, with important limits. Learn what scent studies show, what they cannot tell us about longing and how to arrange a calm reunion.

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Sarah Blakemore
Jan 3, 2017
Person rewarding a brindle dog sitting beside the front door
Behaviors and Training

How to Assert Dominance Over a Dog: What to Do Instead

Teach useful behavior with rewards, clear routines and safe management. Learn what dominance does and does not explain, how to practice everyday skills and when to seek qualified help.

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Caitlin Crittenden
Nov 18, 2025
Siamese-point cat and a person facing each other at eye level
Behaviors and Training

Cat Brain vs Human Brain: Size, Memory and Intelligence

Compare cat and human brains through anatomy and cognition research. Learn what brain size, cortical neurons, memory and familiar-voice experiments reveal, and what popular intelligence claims cannot prove.

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Gayle Hickman
Apr 16, 2024
Gray adult cat and ginger kitten resting together on a red sofa
Behaviors and Training

Will My Male Cat Accept a Male Kitten?

A male cat may accept a male kitten, but compatibility takes more than choosing the same sex. Learn how to prepare separate spaces, introduce cats gradually and recognize when to pause or get help.

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T. J. Banks
Oct 7, 2025
Calico cat beside an open carrier while a person sits nearby on a porch
Behaviors and Training

How to Catch a Stray Cat Without a Trap

Learn when a friendly stray cat can enter a carrier voluntarily, how to approach safely, and when kittens or frightened cats need experienced rescue help.

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T. J. Banks
Mar 10, 2014
Silver tabby sitting on a living-room rug with a person seated behind it
Behaviors and Training

Do Cats Protect Their Owners? What Behavior Can Tell You

Cats sometimes help people in remarkable ways, but alertness and closeness do not prove a guarding motive. Learn what to observe and how to keep your cat and visitors safe.

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T. J. Banks
Nov 7, 2024
Tuxedo kitten behind a person standing in a clear hallway
Behaviors and Training

Why Does My Kitten Follow Me Around? Reasons and Help

Following can reflect comfort, curiosity or a request for food and play. Learn how to read your kitten’s pattern, notice changes, and encourage confidence while preserving closeness.

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T. J. Banks
Oct 12, 2025
Tabby cat perched on a fence post beside a paddock where a chestnut horse grazes
Behaviors and Training

Cats and Horses: Friendship, Similarities and Safety

Some cats and horses become comfortable companions. Learn how to read their behavior, protect the cat’s escape route, and provide separate care without forcing a friendship.

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T. J. Banks
Nov 27, 2025
A parent standing in a hallway holding a swaddled newborn while a black and white cat sits on a wooden chair a few feet away.
Behaviors and Training

Introducing Cat to Newborn Baby: A Week-by-Week Guide

A step-by-step plan for introducing your cat to a newborn: pregnancy prep, CDC litter rules for the pregnant parent, the first meeting, crib safety, stress signs, and a week-by-week timeline.

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Coreen Saito
Oct 1, 2026
An animal-control officer in a navy uniform walks a brown-and-white mixed-breed dog on a leash along a residential sidewalk lined with brick houses and parked cars.
Behaviors and Training

Dog Bite Statistics by Breed: CDC, AVMA and Insurance Data

The real dog bite statistics by breed, sourced to the CDC, AVMA, DogsBite.org and insurance claim data, with each figure's year and limits explained: why no per-breed bite rate exists, who actually gets bitten, and how to use the numbers.

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Coreen Saito
Oct 1, 2026
A spotted brown tabby cat lies on its back on terracotta tiles with its paws in the air, surrounded by scattered dried catnip leaves and small purple flowers.
Behaviors and Training

Silvervine vs Catnip: Response Rates, Forms and Best Picks

Silvervine vs catnip, compared: which cats respond to each, a 3-step home test, silvervine sticks, powder, spray and toys, safety at a glance, and four product picks to start with.

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Coreen Saito
Oct 1, 2026
A brown tabby cat with white paws lies on a green rug and rubs its cheek against a small catnip toy mouse with half-closed eyes.
Behaviors and Training

How Does Catnip Work? What It Does to Your Cat

How does catnip work on cats? Learn how nepetalactone acts through the nose, what cats on catnip do, why some never respond, when kittens start reacting, and how long an episode lasts before it works again.

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Coreen Saito
Oct 1, 2026
A long-haired tan Chihuahua and a black-and-tan Rottweiler stand side by side on a leaf-strewn suburban sidewalk while a person out of frame holds a leash.
Behaviors and Training

The 5 Most Aggressive Dogs by Breed

Which are the most aggressive dogs by breed? See what owner-reported studies, insurer lists, and genetics actually measured, why small dogs score high, and how training lowers the risk.

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Carl Uy
Oct 7, 2025
A parent holding a swaddled newborn on a beige sofa while a silver tabby cat sits calmly on the coffee table nearby.
Behaviors and Training

Debunking Myths About Cats and Babies: What's True and What's False

Are cats and babies safe together? We check six common myths, from smothering to toxoplasmosis and allergies, against CDC and AAP sources and give one practical action for each real risk.

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Gayle Hickman
Nov 18, 2025
Two mute swans facing each other on a misty lake at sunrise, their necks curving into a heart shape
Behaviors and Training

Animals That Mate for Life: A Scientific Look at Monogamous Species

Which animals mate for life? A sourced look at 25 species by bond type (genetic, social, or seasonal), the famous myths like penguins and lobsters, what happens when a mate dies, and whether dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet birds pair for life.

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Sarah Blakemore
Feb 26, 2026
Young yellow Labrador standing beside its owner at an outdoor grass potty spot.
Behaviors and Training

Dog Potty Training Treats: Best Puppy Rewards and Timing

Compare four dog potty training treats by texture, portion size, and label calories. Learn when to reward a successful trip and how to keep repeated treats within your puppy's daily food plan.

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Coreen Saito
Sep 18, 2026
Ginger cat approaching a tuxedo cat that is eating from a dish
Behaviors and Training

How to Stop Cats From Eating Each Other's Food

Protect each cat's meals with separate feeding stations, workable routines, and suitable selective-access equipment. Learn what changes for grazers, kittens, and cats eating prescribed diets.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Sep 8, 2026
A cat leaving its carrier in a prepared room with a hiding box, scratching post, food and water dishes, and litter tray
Behaviors and Training

First Time Cat Owner Checklist: Avoid These 20 Common Mistakes

Get ready for your first cat with a practical supplies checklist, calm settling-in steps, daily care guidance, and 20 common mistakes to avoid throughout your new life together.

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Kristine Lacoste
Apr 11, 2017
Alert cat resting in a quiet room beside an open covered hiding place
Behaviors and Training

Cat Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and How to Help

Learn how to recognize cat anxiety, rule out urgent and medical problems, calm an anxious cat, improve the home environment, and work with a veterinarian on treatment.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Aug 28, 2026
From "Evil" to Lucky: In Praise of Black Cats
Behaviors and Training

From "Evil" to Lucky: In Praise of Black Cats

Explore why black cats became linked with superstition, compare good-luck and bad-luck traditions, separate folklore from evidence, and celebrate real cats as individuals.

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T. J. Banks
Oct 24, 2016
A leashed dog standing alert with raised hackles while watching a distant squirrel on a park path
Behaviors and Training

Piloerection in Cats: What Raised Fur Means

Piloerection means raised fur or hackles. Learn why it happens in cats and dogs, how to read the whole body and when a veterinary call is warranted. Learn how to respond safely.

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Kristine Lacoste
Dec 7, 2025
Dog showing stress signals: whale eye, pinned ears, tucked tail
Behaviors and Training

Signs of Stress in Dogs: Recognize the Signals and Help

Dogs show stress through body language, behavior, and physical signals. Spotting subtle cues like whale eye, tucked tail, and pinned ears helps you catch distress early, plus calming steps and when to call your vet.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Aug 28, 2024
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi wearing a clean white dog diaper in a bright living room.
Behaviors and Training

The Best Dog Diapers: Vet-Reviewed Picks for Every Need

The best dog diapers for every need: vet-reviewed picks for disposable and washable, male and female, incontinence, heat cycles, and senior dogs, plus how to size, fit, and change them so they stay put and do not leak.

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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Jun 17, 2026
The Benefits of Interactive Cat Toys for Mental Stimulation and Health
Behaviors and Training

The Benefits of Interactive Cat Toys for Mental Stimulation and Health

Interactive cat toys deliver mental stimulation, healthy weight management, and calmer behavior. Learn how long play sessions should run and how to match a toy to your cat's hunting play style.

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T. J. Banks
Oct 3, 2024
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