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Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old

Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage.

Litter of blond puppies on someone's lap, with one puppy who has his mouth open, who are at the puppy development stage of socializing with each other and with humans

How to Walk a Cat on Leash

Walking a cat can enrich your pet's life; it lets cats explore the world in a safe way. Learn how to walk a cat on a leash or harness.

Woman walking a cat on leash

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

A Guide to Teacup Pigs (Mini Pigs)

Are you looking to adopt a teacup pig? Learn all about the care needs and misconceptions regarding these so-called mini pigs.

a large adult pet potbellied pig, who was sold as a teacup pig (aka mini pig), standing among grasses and flowers

How to Find Pet-Friendly Rentals

Looking for a pet-friendly rental house or apartment? Check out this list of tips and resources to find pet-friendly rentals.

couple and two dogs in front of a pet-friendly rental house

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

A Guide to Clicker Training Pets

Clicker training dogs, cats, and other pets is a fun and effective way to communicate. Learn the basics of how to use clicker training.

dog doing clicker training with a person

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

Cat Declawing: Effects and Alternatives

Cat declawing is a painful procedure that can have many negative effects on a cat's well-being. Learn alternatives to having a cat declawed.

gray-and-white cat showing he is not a declawed cat by holding his paw over a ledge

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.

longhair Siamese cat sitting with another cat, a dog, and a person after the cats were introduced to each other successfully

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.

A shy dog is hiding behind a tree

How to Help Outdoor Cats in Winter

Learn how to care for outdoor cats in the winter, including how to build an outdoor cat shelter.

Black-and-white outdoor cat

How to Introduce Dogs to Each Other

Introducing dogs to each other can be stressful, but it need not be. Here are tips for how to introduce dogs successfully.

Two brindle dogs who have been successfully introduced to each other are standing side by side outdoors in snow.

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

How to Give a Cat a Pill

Learn easy tips for how to give a cat a pill, including hiding the pill in treats, using a pill gun, having the pill made into a different formula, and more.

cat with pill bottles

Humane Outdoor Cat Deterrents

In addition to a TNVR program to reduce the population of community cats, there are humane outdoor cat deterrents that people can use.

three cats lying together on a blanket