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Engaging in dog sports with your canine companion can be an immensely satisfying experience. There are lots of ways to get started in a calm and relaxed environment.
You’ve adopted a rescue dog. Now what? Here are some tips on what to focus on first, before you even begin the training.
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Bringing your dog in the elevator may be a stressful situation for them. Here are some tips to make your dog feel more comfortable.
There are a few things you can do to help make moving with a dog go smoothly.
Creating engagement does not magically happen overnight. It’s a process that requires work and time. Here are tips to get you on your way!
Integrating a new dog into a household with an existing dog can be tricky, but most dogs successfully ease into the transition if given the right kind of guidance from the start.
Sharing the joy and love of being on the water stand-up paddleboarding with your dog can be fun, especially if your dog loves water. Here’s how to do it.
Practicing avoidance promotes confidence, and repeated experience helps your dog be happier with the choices she makes.
Watch out for these 5 doggie downers, while boosting your pup’s mood (and yours) with 10 inspiring activities.
Add pep to your pet’s steps with our experts’ 9 healthy and dietary tips.
If you like doing activities with your dog and want a fun way to put that special nose to work, try a sport called Trailing and Locating. Sanctioned by the North American Sport Dog Association, Trailing and Locating helps deter-mine a dog’s ability to track, trail — or follow — and locate quarry above ground.
Learn why dogs bite and how to prevent it.
What does it mean when a dog lifts a paw? A dog paw lift can convey everything from anticipation to anxiety. Let’s learn how to tell the difference.
Why do female dogs hump? Female dog humping is a common behavior. Male or female dogs might grind on toys, legs and other dogs for a few different reasons.
Dealing with a fearful dog is a challenge. Here are six great tips on how to cope with a nervous dog from a dog mom who parents a truly scared dog.
The Wrongs and Rights of Preventing Bites. Here’s how to nip this before it happens.
Be proactive with thought-out, structured and mutually beneficial instructions.
Socialization secrets to help your pup enjoy new experiences, places, people and pets.
Zoomies in puppies and dogs might sound funny — and usually they’re silly and harmless! But, why do the dog zoomies happen and could they ever put your pup in danger?
Does your dog ignore you? Do you think your dog isn’t listening to you, or maybe you’ve just got a stubborn dog on your hands? A pro shares tips on training a dog who doesn’t seem to listen!
Train don’t send away!
Is your dog bored, stressed, over or understimulated? Try 15 minutes of play.
You pup passed potty training with flying colors years ago, but all of a sudden, you’re coming home to unwelcome surprises. It begs the question: What gives?
We have tips for every age range, helping to keep your dog safe when holiday madness kicks into high gear.
Recall at its core is getting your dog’s attention and, when you do, asking him to “Come” to you and, when he gets to you, rewarding him for doing so.
Guide dogs get extensive training for five to nine months, depending on the organization, to succeed with these tasks. Their guidance helps visually impaired or blind people go to work, navigate busy airports, avoid traffic and many other unexpected obstacles.
Dog tricks are a fun way to spend quality time with our dogs and give them
physical and mental exercise.
Now’s the perfect time for your dog to brush up on core subjects like basic household manners and obedience skills.
As your dog goes through life — puppy, adolescence, adult and senior — new and old behavior challenges appear.
Make the most out of playtime with your dog and support your dog as he plays with other dogs by learning what type of play your dog enjoys.
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