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How to Prevent a Dog From Biting Children

Learn how to prevent dog bites by teaching kids how to safely interact with dogs, correctly socializing your puppy or dog, and being a responsible dog person.
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This medium-sized dog's family, shown here, have been very conscientious about socializing her to prevent bites on children or other behavioral challenges.

How to Manage Dog Barrier Aggression and Frustration

Dog barrier aggression or frustration is a behavior dogs exhibit when behind a barrier, such as a fence or window. Here's how to manage dog barrier reactivity.
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Dog behind a chain-link fence receiving training for dog barrier aggression

How to Introduce a Baby to a Dog

Learn tips to introduce a dog to a newborn baby and help the dog get used to the baby in the house.
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dog sniffing a new baby's toes while the dog is being introduced to the baby

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

Why Is My Cat Spraying in the House and How Do I Stop It?

How do I get my cat to stop spraying? Learn common causes of a cat spraying in the house and how to manage it.
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orange tabby lying on a bed after his cat spraying problem has resolved

Why Is My Cat Scared of Movement?

Is your cat scared of movement? Learn reasons why cats are sensitive to movement and how you can help your cat get over their fear.
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longhair gray tabby cat with a person

How to Help a Cat Scared of Dogs or Other Pets

Is your cat scared of your dog, another cat, or other pets? Learn how to help your cat be less afraid and get used to living with dogs, cats, or other animals.
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three shorthair domestic cats, who used to be scared of one another, comfortably gathered together around a person

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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newborn puppy held by a gloved hand

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

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.
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Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Find out why cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes.
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Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

How to Reduce Your Cat's Stress During Fireworks

Here are three tips, including a new one recently discovered, on how to help your cats feel safe and calm during fireworks and loud festivities.
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Black cat peeking head out of a hole in an enclosed bin

All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing is not “mean," it’s communication.
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A tabby and white cat hissing with mouth open and ears back

Cat Waking You Up at Night? What to Do

The secret to getting your cat to sleep through the night involves four things.
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Gray cat sleeping on an orange cushion

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