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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.

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.

Dog behind a chain-link fence receiving training for dog barrier aggression

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.

Brown-and-white dog in a crate practicing crate training

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.

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.

small dog looking to the side

How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat

Learn different methods for how to introduce a dog to a cat, including how to introduce puppies and kittens.

properly introduced dog and cat leaning on each other and getting along well

How to Get a Dog to Stop Digging

Dog digging is a natural canine behavior. Dogs dig for many reasons. Get answers to why dogs dig and how to stop them from doing it.

Big dog with dirt on her nose from digging

How to Help Dogs Tolerate Grooming and Vet Handling

Teaching a dog to be handled and touched makes trips to the vet and groomer a lot easier. Here are step-b- step instructions for helping a dog tolerate grooming and vet h...

Dog being handled by a vet tech while being examined by a veterinarian

Fun Things to Do With Your Dog

There are many fun things to do with your dog, including day trips, backpacking, dog parks, Frisbee, flyball, and more.

person jogging with their dog, one of the many fun things to do with your dog

How to Find a Dog Trainer: 5 Questions to Ask

Want to find a dog trainer? Here's advice for how to choose a good dog trainer, along with questions to ask them.

brown dog smiling next to dog trainer

The Best Dog Toys to Keep Dogs Busy

Learn about some of the best dog toys, including the safest options.

dog playing with a ring dog toy

Dog Safety: Staying Safe Around Dogs

Safety around dogs is important for avoiding dog bites. Here are some simple dog safety tips to keep everyone safe.

person cuddling with golden dog

Dog Park Etiquette Rules: FAQs

Get answers to FAQs about dog park etiquette rules. Are dog parks safe? What happens if dogs get in fights? Can small dogs go to dog parks?

Three dogs playing with good dog park etiquette

How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash

Many dogs get excited on walks and start pulling on the leash. Here are suggestions for teaching dogs loose-leash walking.

Small dog pulling on leash

Dog Safety

Responsible dog ownership entails not letting your dog run loose, providing training, getting your pet spayed or neuter, microchipped and more.

Woman and her dog with ball. She is keeping him safe by supervising his play time.

Dog Nose Work: Scent Training Sport for Dogs

Dog nose work is a fun scent training sport for dogs. Learn all about nose work, including supplies and how to get started with the training.

Small tan-and-white dog doing dog nose work to find a treat in a cardboard box