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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Behaviors and TrainingJan 13, 2020
How to Teach Your Puppy to Climb the Stairs
Stairs can be tricky for puppies. Here's how to teach your puppy to climb the stairs — plus, how to troubleshoot when the training isn’t working.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingJan 1, 2020
Does Your Cat Really Hate You? (You Should Read This.)
Chances are, your cat doesn’t really "hate" you — they're just trying to tell you something super important. Here's what you need to know.
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Melissa Smith
Behaviors and TrainingOct 28, 2019
10 Essential Puppy Training Tips You Need to Know
Training a young puppy can be frustrating. Help your new pet — and yourself — through the growing pains with these essential puppy training tips.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingSep 30, 2019
How to Teach Your Dog Hand Signals
Surprisingly, hand signals are often just as easy to teach as verbal commands. Here's our expert guide to teaching your dog hand signals.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingAug 8, 2019
Why Does My Cat Go Crazy and Run Around? (It's the Cat Zoomies.)
If your cat sometimes runs around like crazy, there's probably a simple explanation.
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Petful
Behaviors and TrainingAug 1, 2019
Why Your Dog Keeps Sitting Down During Walks
Dogs stop mid-walk for a number of reasons. If your dog refuses to budge, you might want to take a moment to make sure everything's OK.
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Allison Gray
Behaviors and TrainingJul 29, 2019
12 Warning Signs That a Dog May Bite
A strange dog startles you. You ask yourself, “Is this dog friendly? Will the dog bite?” Here are the warning signs you should know.
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Caitlin Crittenden
Behaviors and TrainingJul 15, 2019
How to Calm Down an Energetic Dog: Quick Tips for Any Breed
Does your dog have way too much energy? Here are some things you can do right now to calm down your energetic dog.
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Melissa Smith
Behaviors and TrainingJul 15, 2019
What to Do When Your New Puppy Keeps Crying at Night
New puppy crying at night? You are not alone. Don’t tear your hair out — have a plan instead. Here are some expert suggestions from a veterinarian.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSRelated Categories
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