Training a young puppy can be frustrating. Help your new pet — and yourself — through the growing pains with these essential puppy training tips.
Category: Behaviors and Training
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.
4 Reasons Your Dog May Be Carrying Their Food Away
If you’re constantly stepping on kibble after mealtime, this may be why.
How to Establish Leadership Over a Dog (Without Being a Meanie Pants)
Want training success with your dog? First you need to establish leadership. Here’s how to do that while earning your dog’s trust and respect.
4 Tips on Preparing Your Dog for Back-to-School Season
Summertime will soon give way to fall, and your dog may need some help adjusting to the new schedule.
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.
Why “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan Is Constantly Under Attack by Critics
The famous TV dog trainer is loved by many — but also roundly disliked. Here’s why Cesar Millan is attacked by so many dog lovers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are These Dogs Fighting or Playing? (Here’s How to Tell, and Stop a Fight.)
Playtime is an important part of a dog’s well-being. There are times, however, when we all want to know, “Are these dogs fighting or playing?”
How to Teach a Puppy to Lie Down on Command
Knowing how to teach “down” will become one of the most useful tools in your training arsenal. Here are some step-by-step instructions.
How Do Cats Communicate With Each Other? (It’s Complicated.)
Did you know there are 3 main ways that cats communicate with each other? And no, it’s not just by meowing or hissing. Let me explain.
When Should You Start Puppy Training Classes?
The “socialization window” for puppies is crucial, and it’s not very long. So get started with puppy training classes right after the first DHPP vaccine.