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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How to Crate Train a Dog

Some owners mistakenly think of crating as dog's jail, but experts disagree. Learning how to crate train a dog is a huge asset for most pet parents.
10 Ways to Treat Separation Anxiety in Dogs

10 Ways to Treat Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Living with a dog that has a problem with separation anxiety can be challenging. It is not rare that dogs develop destructive behavior and even...
Alaska Pet Store Directory, Dog Parks, Shelters and More

Alaska Pet Stores, Dog Parks, Shelters, and More

Although a few still expect to find Alaskans living in igloos surrounded by snow-capped mountains, there is so much more to Alaska than its...
Top Hacks on How to Housebreak a Puppy Using Puppy Pee Pads

15 Tips on How to Housebreak a Puppy at Home (Using Pee Pads)

All current or future puppy owners are aware of the need for housebreaking, but sometimes things just don't go according to plan. Here's what you...
11 Dog Sports Your Active Dog Can Compete In

11 Most Popular Dog Sports

If you have an active dog on your hands, there are plenty of dog sports to consider that can help to burn off some...
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How to Teach a Dog to Smile in 6 Steps

Dogs are indeed irresistible and charming! Just the sight of smiling dogs can melt everyone’s heart. But did you know you can teach dogs to smile? You...
Dog etiquette

13 Dog Etiquette Rules To Remember When Visiting Family And Friends

Are you having second thoughts about bringing your fido with you on your family vacation, considering the dog etiquette rules? We don't want our pet...
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Reward-Based Training in Dogs: Benefits and Dos & Don’ts

Reward-based training adds something pleasant immediately after a behavior appears to reward the behavior and reinforce its learning. This type of training is a...
How to Be More Active With Your Dog

TOP #52: How to Be More Active With Your Dog

Regular dog walks and trips to a dog park eventually get boring, and with improving weather, many owners are looking for more creative ways to get active with their dogs. In this podcast episode, Liz Claflin from Zoom Room dog gym provides great advice on how we can do that.
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A Dog-Friendly Office: How it Improves Company Culture

Hey There! According to Pet Food Manufacturers Association, they recorded more than 59 million of the pet population this year. By that number, dogs have...
Natural Dog Repellent Ingredients and Mixes You Wouldn’t Want to Miss

Natural Dog Repellent Ingredients and Mixes: DIY or Over the Counter

Although dogs have always played their role well as man's best friend, sometimes, they trouble us without fail. Some may also disturb us by...
Puppy Potty Training Prize Pack

Giveaway: Puppy Potty Training Prize Pack ($115+ Value)

Whether you’re potty training an adult dog or a pup, this FREE giveaway is going to make your task a lot easier. It even includes an electric dog doorbell.

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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...