Dog Training

Learn how to train a dog quick and easy. We have tons of articles, videos, how-to guides, interviews and advice from dog trainers and experts on training dogs, on how to train a puppy, how to housebreak a dog, puppy toilet training, most common dog training tricks and a lot more.

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Dog Mouthing: Why Is My Dog Doing It & How Can I Stop it?

Is your dog chewing or biting you or other things?  This behavior can be dog-mouthing. Let’s find out things owners should know about dog-mouthing.  Firstly,...
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How Can You Tell if a Dog is Aggressive

How can you tell if a dog is aggressive? The barking? The stalker-ish stance? The snarl? Definitely, there are tell-tale signs that the dog across the...
Indiana Pet Store Directory, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Indiana Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters, and More

Located in the Great Lakes region, Indiana is often known as The Hoosier State and certainly has a ton of amazing sites to explore...
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Submissive Urination in Dogs: What Is It and Can You Stop It?

Submissive urination is a common problem seen in dogs, and it isn't usually something that you need to worry about. This behavior is when a dog urinates in response to fear, stress or anxiety. Submissive urination in dogs is most commonly seen in puppies who haven't gained their confidence yet, but occasionally it is also seen in adult dogs.
Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Hawaii Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Surfers and people basking in the sun on vast beaches may come to mind when you think of Hawaii, but there is more to...
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Excessive Barking in Dogs: How To Handle It?

Excessive barking in dogs is a pretty common thing most, if not some, dog owners have experienced at some point in caring for pups. Barking,...
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Blind Dog Training – Is It Possible?

Blind dogs and cats are just as loving and affectionate as their sharp-sighted counterparts. While training one may seem difficult at first, it will become...
Dog Barking Problem - 5 Easy Ways to Solve It Fast

5 Ways to Solve Your Dog’s Barking Problem

A dog barking is natural to them, and it's unreasonable for us as owners to expect our dogs to never bark.  We may not always...
Top 12 Unique Ways to Tire Out a Hyperactive Dog

How to Tire Out a High Energy Dog or Puppy: 12 Ways Inside and...

Sometimes pet owners are unable to bring their dogs out for longer walks due to bad weather or other conflicts. When this happens, dogs may...
Lessons on Effectively Crate Training Adult Dog

How to Crate Training an Older Dog: The Best Way to Kennel Train and...

Our dogs love their crates. But crate training an older dog is one of the most misunderstood ways of the house training process. Tons of people...
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How to Socialize A Dog With Humans: A Beginner’s Guide

An unsocialized dog poses the risk of becoming aggressive toward another dog, animal, or human. Dogs become aggressive due to fear. Socialization eliminates the risk of...
Colorado Pet Store Directory, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Colorado Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

With all the cool cities, recreational pursuits, and thriving gourmet scenes, Colorado puts on quite the show. The diversity of the state, which includes the...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...