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Why Is My Cat Shy Around Strangers? Tips for Anxious Cats

Is your cat shy around strangers? Here are step-by-step behavior modification instructions to help anxious cats.
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This gray-and-white cat is shy around strangers, but he gets over his fear more quickly now.

Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions

Cat not using the litter box? Learn reasons why a cat stopped using the litter box, including behavioral and medical causes, and how to solve them.
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White-and-black cat is sitting with his person. As a kitten, this cat wasn't using the litter box, but the problem has since been fixed.

Cat Behavior Modification: Desensitization and Counterconditioning

Desensitization and counterconditioning techniques can be used for cat behavior modification to help your kitty be happier and more well-adjusted. Here are FAQs about the...
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Tuxedo cat whose person used cat behavior modification to calm his anxiety

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.
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Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

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

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

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

How to Introduce Cats to Each Other

Knowing how to introduce cats to each other will reduce the likelihood of problems such as fighting. Here's what to know about introducing cats.
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longhair Siamese cat sitting with another cat, a dog, and a person after the cats were introduced to each other successfully

How to Stop Dog Barking That's Problematic

Find out how to stop dog barking that has become problematic or excessive.
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Small dog barking

Why Does My Cat Meow So Much?

Why does my cat meow so much? Here's what it could mean if your cat is meowing a lot — and how to manage excessive vocalization.
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Gray kitten meowing loudly

How to Stop Dogs From Escaping

Why does my dog keep escaping, and how do I stop it? Learn tips to help prevent dog escapes and why the behavior might occur in the first place.
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Exuberant dog smiling among tall grasses

What to Do if Your Dog Hates Wearing a Collar

Does your dog hate wearing a collar? Here are step-by-step instructions to help with dog collar sensitivity.
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Black schnauzer wearing a green collar

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

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

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