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How to Pass a No-Kill Resolution

Here are guidelines for passing a government no-kill resolution that no healthy or treatable dogs or cat will be killed in your community.
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How to Help Pets in Natural Disasters

Learn what steps to take to help pets in natural disasters, including wildfires and hurricanes — plus what to include in a pet emergency kit.
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How to Humanely Trap Animals for Rescue or TNVR

Learn tips for how to humanely trap animals both for rescue and cats for TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return).
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Black-and-white feral cat hiding under bushes, who will be humanely trapped for TNVR and then returned to his outdoor cat colony

How to Start an Animal Sanctuary

Learn the basics of how to start an animal sanctuary or rescue, including considerations like providing shelter, vet care, and food; legal issues; fundraising; adoptions;...
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Parrot educating a group of students at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Does your dog run out the door when it is opened? This step-by-step dog training guide explains how to teach a dog to wait at the door.
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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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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

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

Three-Legged Dog and Three-Legged Cat FAQs

Three-legged dogs and three-legged cats can live long, happy, healthy lives with minimal adjustment to compensate for their missing limb.
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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.
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How to Stop Dogs From Jumping on People

Is your dog jumping up on people? Learn tips for training a dog to stop jumping and properly greet people by using positive rewards.
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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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How to Teach a Dog 'Off'

Use this step-by-step guide to teach your dog the "off" command. This dog training cue can be used to get a dog off furniture and more.
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How to Teach a Dog 'Go to Your Place'

Teaching a dog to go to a specific place and wait is helpful in situations like when the doorbell rings. This guide outlines how to teach this dog training cue.
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Dog who has been taught to go to his place waiting patiently in that spot

How to Teach a Dog to Come

Teaching a dog to come when called can keep them safe in dangerous and unexpected situations. Here's a step-by-step guide to teach a dog to come.
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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

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