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How to Teach a Dog to 'Back Up'

Learn step-by-step instructions and tips for how to teach a dog to back up. Walking backward doesn't come naturally to dogs, but it can be taught.
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Dog being taught how to back up

How to Teach a Dog to Stay

Teaching your dog the "stay" cue might even save their life one day. Learn how to teach a dog to stay.
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man teaching dog how to lie down and stay

How to Teach a Dog to Sit in 3 Easy Steps

Teaching a dog to sit is an essential basic dog training cue. Learn how to teach a dog to sit in just three easy steps.
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person teaching a dog how to sit outdoors

How to Manage Dog Leash Reactivity

Learn how to manage dog leash reactivity with step-by-step dog training instructions.
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two dogs receiving treats during training for dog leash reactivity

Puppy Socialization: How to Socialize a Puppy to People, Dogs

Learn how to socialize a puppy with people and other dogs — and how to protect puppies from diseases.
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Multiple people petting a brown-and-white puppy as part of the puppy socialization plan

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

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.

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.
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Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

How to Bird-Proof Your Home to Keep Pet Birds Safe

To keep pet birds safe and stop your birds from escaping, you'll need to learn how to bird-proof your home. There are many household hazards for pet birds.
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Parrot who lives in a bird-proofed home

Animal Shelter Dogs: Promoting Them for Adoption

This action kit gives instructions of how to promote shelter dogs for adoption. Get tips on promoting individual dogs and holding adoption events.
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There are many ways to promote animal shelter dogs like this pooch, aptly named Charmer.

Animal Welfare Coalition-Building Action Kit

Animal welfare coalitions are teams that have a mission focused on helping homeless animals. This comprehensive how-to guide provides instructions.
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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.
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properly introduced dog and cat leaning on each other and getting along well

How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.
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How To Conduct Successful Adoption Events

Manual from Best Friends Animal Society covers how to put on a successful dog, cat or other pet adoption event.
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Man and woman who adopted two cats at an animal rescue group's adoption event

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

Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters

This action kit provides ways to provide enrichment for shelter dogs, improving their day-to-day lives in the shelter and increasing their adoptability.
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This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.

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