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Training your dog is vital to his happiness and your own. Learn about getting your dog in a training class here. Get tips from our experienced dog owners about how to discipline bad behavior as well.

How To Know if a Pet Is Stressed

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2009
By megan McFarland
All pets, including cats, dogs, birds and fish, can become stressed; exhibiting a wide range of behaviors. Read information to help you determine if your pet is stressed.

How To Know When Your Puppy Has to Pee

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2009
By megan McFarland
Puppies don't understand why they should pee outside rather than on your expensive rug. Learn to recognize the signs of your puppy needing to head outside.

How To Know if You're Ready for a Puppy

 
 
 
 
 
November 2, 2009
By megan McFarland
Puppies are not only adorable, they are a lot of work. Read this article to help you think through if you are ready for a puppy or if your family should wait.

How To Keep Cats and Dogs off Your Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By megan McFarland
Cats and dogs both make great pets, but they can certainly be a handful, especially if you're having trouble training them. Use these steps to keep your pets off of your furniture.

How To Keep Children Safe Around Pets

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By megan McFarland
Having pets in the home while your children are growing up can be a wonderful experience. However, you still need to be careful. Use these tips to keep your kids safe when pets...

How To Keep Male Dogs from Peeing on Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By megan McFarland
No matter your dog's age or how well trained he is, there is always a chance that he may pick up the bad habit of peeing on furniture. Here's how to keep male dogs from peeing...

How To Keep Pets from Staining Leather Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By megan McFarland
Dealing with pet stains can be a very tricky problem, as they are notoriously difficult to remove. Use this article for some helpful tips to help you remove pet stains on leather...

How To Keep Your Dog from Chasing Cats

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2009
By Mina Sorvese
Here's how to prevent your dog from chasing you cat.

How To Keep Your Dog from Drinking too Fast

 
 
 
 
 
October 28, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
Drinking too fast is not good for a dog's health. This article will give you some suggestions to help your dog drink his water more slowly.

How To Keep Your Dog Calm and Happy

 
 
 
 
 
October 25, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
It is important to be able to keep you dog calm and happy; dogs in general have high energy levels that may seem abnormal to humans.

How To Keep Your Dog from Rushing Out the Door

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
It can be very dangerous when your dog rushes out the door whenever it's opened. Follow these tips to break this bad habit and keep your dog safely inside.

How To Keep Your Dog Happy

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
It is up to the responsible pet owner to provide their dog with the things he needs to have a healthy and happy lifetime. Learn more about keeping your dog happy.

How To Keep Your Dog Safe on Nighttime Walks

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
Learn precautions to keep your dog safe on nighttime walks at any time of year.

How To Add a Dog to an Existing Pack

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2009
By megan McFarland
Learn how to add a new dog to your pack by understanding the hierarchy and how it plays an important roll in the initial interaction time of the dogs in the pack.

How To Introduce a Puppy to Your Other Pets

 
 
 
 
 
October 22, 2009
By Collin Walker
Bringing a new puppy home should be a time to celebrate, but if you've got other dogs in residence, there's always at least a little anxiety and trepidation involved.

How To Keep Your Cats and Dogs from Fighting

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2009
By shelly seigler
There wouldn't be a reason for the expression, “fighting like cats and dogs” unless cats and dogs really did fight. Here's how to stop your cats and dogs from fighting.

How To Choose a Dog for Life

 
 
 
 
 
October 21, 2009
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By Crystal Foran
Too often people bring dogs into their home without enough thought on how they will fit into their lives. This step by step guide will help you through the process of choosing...

How To Do Clicker Training for Dogs

 
 
 
 
 
October 20, 2009
By Staff Writer
For your favorite dog, man’s best friend, clicker training is actually possible.

How To Add a Dog to the Pack

 
 
 
 
 
October 14, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
If you're thinking about getting another dog, use these tips to learn how to introduce new dogs to your current pack.

How To Choose the Right Dog Park

 
 
 
 
 
August 7, 2009
By shelly seigler
Dog parks are becoming more common, providing contained space for dogs to run, play, interact and burn off energy. Learn how to find the best dog park for your pooch.

How To Build a Dog Agility Course

 
 
 
 
 
August 7, 2009
By Collin Walker
Weave poles are extremely common obstacles in agility competitions. Read step-by-step directions for making your own dog agility course.

How To Train a Dog for a Show

 
 
 
 
 
June 28, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Follow these tips to train a dog for his or her first show.

How To Approach an Unfamiliar Dog

 
 
 
 
 
June 26, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Dog bite statistics in the United States are staggering. Learn how to safely approach a strange dog.

How To Run With Your Dog

 
 
 
 
 
June 26, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Running together is fun for both you and your dog. Learn some simple tips to make the experience safe for both of you.

How To Prevent Pets From Chewing on Electrical Cords

 
 
 
 
 
June 26, 2009
By sarah carter
There are several ways that dog owners can go about keeping their dogs from chewing electrical cords.

How To Prevent a Dog From Chewing on Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2009
By sarah carter
Chewing can be a very destructive habit and the reason that many otherwise well-behaved dogs find themselves in shelters every year.

How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Up the Lawn

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2009
By sarah carter
Observe your dog objectively and figure out why it's digging up the lawn, do some research, and plan the best course of action for your situation.

How To Train Your Dog to Heel

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2009
By sarah carter
This article will outline the basic steps needed to teach your dog to heel and walk beside you, making exercise an enjoyable experience for both you and the dog.

How To Stop Your Dog From Chasing His or Her Tail

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2009
By sarah carter
Watching a dog chase his or her tail can be funny, but if it seems like Fido is doing it all the time, you need to take steps to stop the behavior before it becomes obsessive.

How To Train Your Dog to Bow

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2009
By sarah carter
To teach your dog to bow, you must first teach him to stand on command. Raise the dog to all fours and lavish him with praise. Relate his standing posture to a word.

How To Teach a Dog to Pick Up Items off the Floor

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2009
By Tiffany Provost
Sure, your dog can do the boring tricks like ‘roll over' and ‘fetch'. But can your pooch pick up after you? A great trick to teach your dog is to pick items up off the floor....

How To Get Service Animals

 
 
 
 
 
May 12, 2009
By Staff Writer
Choosing a service animal can entail a long-term partnership and commitment, so be careful and choose wisely. Here are some tips on how to get a service animal.

How To Introduce Your New Dog to Your Resident Cats

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
By megan McFarland
Adding new pets can be difficult, as your resident pets get used to the newcomer. This is especially true when you are adding a new dog to a household of cats.

How To Clicker Train Your Dog

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
By megan McFarland
Clicker training is a safe and effective method to train your dog, which uses a small tool that makes a clicking sound when pressed.

How to Train Your Dog to Speak or Be Quiet

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
By megan McFarland
It is very possible to teach your dog to bark, speak, or be quiet. No dog owner should want their dog to stop barking completely; instead, the goal should be control.

How To Discourage Your Dog from Eating the Carpet

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2009
By Collin Walker
It’s not practical to replace the carpet every time your dog nibbles on it, nor is it a good option to replace the dog. Here are some simple solutions.

How To Stop Your Dog from Begging

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2009
By megan McFarland
When you’re training your dog, the goal should be not only to encourage good behaviors, but also to eliminate bad habits. One of these is begging at the dinner table.

How To Apply for a Seeing Eye Dog

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2009
By Staff Writer
Dogs not only serve as guards for your house nowadays, some have become full-service animals. Learn the application process to own a seeing eye dog.

How To Train a Seeing Eye Dog

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2009
By Staff Writer
Seeing eye dogs can be trained as the next best thing to natural sight; their loyalty and helpfulness makes the world a much easier place for their blind or visually impaired owners.

How To Stop a Dog from Eating Kitty Litter and Cat Feces

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2009
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By DIANNA WOODS
Ways to stop dogs from eating kitty litter and the deposits left within.

How To Start Service Dog Training

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2009
By Contributing Writer
The dog is probably one of the most popular animals people consider as pets. We rear them from adorable little puppies to an outstanding member of our family who protects us and...

How To Train a Dog to Focus and Maintain Eye Contact

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Marc Alexander
You cannot train a dog that does not focus well on you. That is the reason why eye contact is a special training that you need to spend some time so that you can eventually make...

How To Train Companion Animals

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2009
By Contributing Writer
Companion animals can not only give you emotional comfort but can also help you to do certain tasks or routines. Having a pet in your home has a relaxing effect but it could cause...

Start Leash Training

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
By Ginny Morris
It doesn't matter if you are leash training a puppy or an adult dog; you first want to make sure your dog is comfortable wearing a collar. The ideal collar to start leash training...

How To Find Dog Obedience Schools

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Sit! Stay! Beg! Dogs aren't born knowing what we want them to do. But they can learn. As many dog owners know, animals behave best if they get some training.

How To Find Puppy Obedience Schools

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
You've brought your perfect puppy home, and you've stocked up on puppy food, treats, and squeaky toys. You've read everything you can find about house training. But if you want...

How To Find a Dog Trainer

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
No dog is a hopeless case – not even yours. It's just a communication problem between you and your dog. Being a dog in a world of humans is like having to live in a foreign...

How To Start Dog Obedience Training

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Bringing a dog into your life can bring you and/or your family great joy. However, along with your dog's basic care needs obedience training is an important aspect in ensuring...

Decide Whether Dog Training is Right for Your Dog

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Deciding whether or not dog training is right for your dog is a question that most pet owners need to consider when raising their dog. It is not right for all dogs and owners,...

Understand Dog Behavior

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Is your dog barking non-stop, chewing your things and digging holes in your yard? Understand dog behavior to get your dog to stop doing these things. Your dog is doing these behaviors...
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