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Items for training your dog and dog training tips, advice and how-tos on teaching your canine obedience commands.

Review: Paws2Go Dog Potty Training Assistant

The Paws2Go Dog Potty Training Assistant connects to your smartphone via a free app and notifies you when Fido needs a bathroom break.

How to Make Dogs Get Along with Each Other

Whether you are introducing a new dog into your home or staying with friends/family that have a dog, you'll need to know how to make dogs get along. Here are my 7 tips for it.

How to Make a Dog Howl on Command

While most owners are trying to keep their dog quiet, there are some that want to learn how to make a dog howl on command. Here's how to do it.

The Best Dog Leash Review (Updated 2023)

Selecting the best dog leash for your pet and your needs is a little tricky. You may actually need to purchase more than one dog...

How to Calm Down a Dog

Few things are more frustrating than an over excited dog. Learning how to calm down a dog will save you a lot of headaches.

How to Stop a Dog from Digging

Digging is a natural behavior, and learning how to stop a dog from digging takes patience and determination. Use these effective techniques to change the habit quicker.

10 Psychological Dog Training Tricks

Dog training is one of the most demanding and difficult aspects of welcoming any new canine to the family. Sometimes, it seems that sit and stay are the...

How to Discipline a Puppy Properly and Humanely

It's important to learn how to discipline a puppy. There are means of humane punishment that will teach your pooch he did wrong without hurting him.

How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat

If you already have a dog and you'd like to adopt a cat, you need to watch this video guide on how to introduce a dog to a cat.

17 Alternatives to Shock Collars [Infographic]

Despite still being widely used, shock collars for dogs are considered by many owners and some trainers as an inhumane and impractical method of...

Review: Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools by Petmate (2018)

Training a dog takes patience and time, but with the right tools it will go a lot smoother. Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools are designed to be easy for the handler to use, while still being effective. Their simple design also allows for a budget-friendly price.

Review: Leatherberg Dog Traffic Lead (2018)

The Leatherberg Dog Traffic Lead is made from 100% full grain real latigo leather. It's durable and just the right size to give you full control over your pooch when necessary. Traffic leads can be very helpful when walking your dog in a busy area. From crowded sidewalks to...

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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...
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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...