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Caring for independent eaters

Tips on kitten feeding, health, litter box training, socializing, and more.
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Video: How to Crate Train Your Dog

Watch this video explaining how to crate train a dog to help your pup become comfortable with going into a crate.
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White puppy in a crate, learning the crate training process

Dog Training Tips: Do's and Don'ts

Learn some of the best dog training tips — plus what not to do with your dog.
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Person teaching a dog to trade using a high-value treat, one of the best dog training tips

How to Teach a Dog to Trade

Teaching a dog to trade a low-value item for a high-value item can help with resource guarding. Here are steps to teach your dog to drop and trade items.
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Person teaching a dog to trade with a bone and some treats

How to Stop Dog Mouthing

Dog mouthing (aka mock or play biting) with people can get too rough. To discourage a dog from mouthing, follow these steps.
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Dog and woman looking into each other's eyes.

How to Help a Dog Sensitive to Touch

Is your dog sensitive to touch? You can help your dog learn to enjoy being handled by teaching positive associations with touch.
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White dog who is sensitive to touch being handled in a positive manner with head pats

How to Socialize a Dog

Socialization helps dogs become comfortable in different situations with people and other animals. Here are some helpful tips for how to socialize a dog.
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Tips for Taking a Dog in Public

Taking your dog in public should be a positive experience for everyone: you, your dog, and those around you. Learn tips to make that possible.
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How to Stop Destructive Dog Chewing

Chewing is a natural and healthy dog instinct. However, our canine pals don’t always chew on appropriate things. Here’s how to stop destructive dog chewing.
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Two puppies chewing on shoe laces, an example of destructive dog chewing

How to Relieve Dog Car Anxiety and Fear of Car Rides

Learn step-by-step instructions and tips to help with dog car anxiety and fear of car rides to help your dog relax and enjoy going for a ride.
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Dog Chasing Cat: How to Stop This Behavior

Learn tips to help stop a dog from chasing a cat, including helping your cat be comfortable around dogs.
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Dog Body Language: Signs of Comfort, Stress, and More

Dog body language can tell you a lot about what dogs are feeling. Learn about signs of comfort, stress, and more in a dog.
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dog displaying playful body language in a play bow

How to Crate Train a Puppy or Dog

Check out step-by-step tips for how to crate train a puppy or dog, including two different methods.
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Brown-and-white dog in a crate practicing crate training

Training Shelter Dogs

Training shelter dogs helps get them ready to be adopted. Since many haven’t lived in a home, we work to prepare them for a home environment.
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Woman using positive reinforcement to train a shelter dog

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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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

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Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

We will reach no-kill in this country in 2025.

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