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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

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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close-up of a black dog's nose

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

Dog Bite Prevention: Managing Behavior Issues

Learn tips for dog bite prevention, including information on dog body language, muzzles, training, and other strategies.
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Dog chewing on rope. Providing chew toys can help solve some dog behavior problems like inappropriate chewing out of boredom.

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 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

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

'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 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

How to Stop Dog Submissive Urination and Excited Peeing

Learn how to stop dog submissive urination or excited peeing, and check out tips on cleaning up pee with an enzymatic cleaner.
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headshot of a light brown senior dog smiling

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

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Signs, and Solutions

What is separation anxiety in dogs? Learn about dog separation anxiety causes, signs, and prevention.
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Little dog with separation anxiety staying close to a person

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