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Cat Aggression Toward Other Cats: Causes and Prevention

Dealing with cat aggression toward other cats? Learn about potential causes and prevention methods for feline aggression.
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How to Help Feral Dogs Trust People

There are a number of techniques that can be used to help feral dogs or shy dogs overcome their fear of people.
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A shy dog is hiding behind a tree

Bird Training: Understanding the Basics

To help our pet birds live healthy and happy lives in our environments, bird training is key. Here are some tips for how to train your bird.
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Dog Muzzles: How and Why to Use Them

A dog muzzle can be a helpful tool to keep everyone safe while you’re working to improve a dog’s social skills or manage aggressive tendencies.
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Close-up on a black-and-white dog's smiling face

Tips for Bringing Home a New Pet

Bringing home a new pet? Learn about pet-proofing your home, introducing pets to each other, and more to help your pet adjust to their new home.
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family gathered outside with two black-and-tan dogs

Managing Barrier Reactivity

Some dogs behave aggressively when behind a fence. They may bark, growl and lunge. Learn prevention and counter-conditioning strategies.
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German shepherd behind a fence

'Look at That' (LAT) Training for Reactive Dogs

Teaching a dog to look at you is especially helpful for reactive dogs and can help all dogs in scary or exciting situations when they are distracted. Follow this step-by-...
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Dog in a dog training class learning to look at his person

How to Prevent Kitten Play That's Too Rough

Sometimes kitten play can become too rough. Learn how to teach kittens appropriate play skills and give them outlets for their energy.
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tabby kitten playing with larger cat

Caring for Orphaned Newborn Puppies: Feeding, Socializing, and More

If you're caring for orphaned newborn puppies, here are tips for feeding, weaning, basic medical care, disease prevention, vet checkups, and socialization.
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How to Use Visual Barriers for Dog Reactivity and Fence Running

Visual barriers prevent dogs from seeing what's on the other side of something. Find out how these barriers can be helpful for dog reactivity and fence running.
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Dog in front of a fence that provides a visual barrier

Dog Aggression: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage

Learn the signs and common causes of dog aggression — plus how to manage the behavior.
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small dog looking to the side

Cat Aggression Toward People: Causes and Prevention

Cat aggression toward people can be both frustrating and dangerous. Learn common causes of cat aggression, as well as how to protect yourself and others and change your c...
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Brown tabby cat, who used to display aggression toward people, now relaxes on a desk

Well-Behaved Dog: Training, Play, Socialization

Daily interaction in the form of training, play, socialization, and down time are important for fostering a well-mannered and well-behaved dog.
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Well-behaved dog walking on a leash with person's legs showing

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Does your dog run out the door when it is opened? This step-by-step dog training guide explains how to teach a dog to wait at the door.
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dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

How to Teach a Dog 'Off'

Use this step-by-step guide to teach your dog the "off" command. This dog training cue can be used to get a dog off furniture and more.
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small dog lying on furniture

How to Teach a Dog 'Go to Your Place'

Teaching a dog to go to a specific place and wait is helpful in situations like when the doorbell rings. This guide outlines how to teach this dog training cue.
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Dog who has been taught to go to his place waiting patiently in that spot

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