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Behavior

Training a dog? Deciphering a cat tail twitch? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

Dog in dark park
behavior

12 Signs You Shouldn’t Take Your Dog to the Dog Park

Just like not every person is into Coachella, not every pup wants to play in a crowd of dogs.

basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

Woman teaching dog to lay down.

This is one of the most helpful cues you can ever teach your dog.

Man walking his small brown puppy outside.

With some diligence and some positive rewards, teaching your pup this skill is totally doable.

Cute black dog sniffing the grass outside.

Aside from being cool, your dog’s super scent-sniffing abilities are good for their mental health.

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behavioral issues

Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

A cute orange tabby kitten playing with feathers.

Your TikTok algorithm would like you to think so, but the experts weigh in.

Funny dog rolling in the grass outside.

Do dogs just want to smell bad?

Couple in bed with their cat.

Not everyone wants them in the room.

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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Male and female cat lying side by side.

There’s more to it than what you learned in health class.

Two Pit Bull dogs listening at home.

Find out.

Cat lying on couch

Tattered couch cushions are only one consequence of a bored kitty.

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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

Cute grey cat laying down in a closet.

Leaving them with your old shirt is nice and all, but other things may work better.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

Sad dog waiting by the window at home.

Is it like The Secret Life of Pets, or what?

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