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Can Cats Walk on a Leash?

Some indoor cats truly enjoy leash walking outside, and walks can be beneficial for them. It’s all about making sure it’s a safe and enjoyable experience.

Black and white cat outside wearing a harness and leash

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 2: Box Setup Issues

One reason a cat may not be the litter box is because they’re unhappy with the box itself.

Gray and white cat coming out of a litter pan

How to Have a Cat-Friendly Home

When we see cats doing things that seem undesirable to us, such as scratching, chewing, and biting, we must remember that these are instinctive behaviors that cats have t...

Brown tabby and white cat stretching up to scratch on a tall sisal scratching post

How to Show Your Cat You Love Them

Ways to show cats we love them include giving them choices and by playing with them.

Person playing with a wand toy with a black and white cat

How to Teach Your Cat to Go in Their Carrier

Here are the steps to getting your cat to go in their carrier and love it in there.

Black and white cat peeking his head out of a carrier

Video: Introducing Cats to Other Cats

We want everything to go as smoothly as possible when you bring your newly adopted cats home, so here are some tips on introducing a new cat to a home with resident cats.

An orange cat and black and white kitten nose-to-nose checking each other out

Socializing and instilling good behaviors in kittens

While a big part of fostering is helping the kittens to grow and be healthy, another component is helping them develop the good habits that will make them wonderful compa...

Four kittens in a cat tree, three looking to the side and one looking at the camera

Video: Push Button Training for Dogs

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions to teach your dog how to use a push button to communicate with you.

Person training a dog to use a push button

How To Train Your New Dog: Get the Basics

Video demonstrating everything you need to know to begin training the basics to your newly adopted dog.

Person walking a dog on a leash outside

Video: How to Crate Train Your Dog

Watch this video explaining how to crate train a dog to help your pup become comfortable with going into a crate.

White puppy in a crate, learning the crate training process

How to Help a Cat With Separation Anxiety

Learn how to help cat separation anxiety with tips from Best Friends Animal Society's cat behavior expert.

Cat sitting on shoulders of a person who is working on a laptop

Dog Training Tips: Do's and Don'ts

Learn some of the best dog training tips — plus what not to do with your dog.

Person teaching a dog to trade using a high-value treat, one of the best dog training tips

Pet Potbellied Pigs: Behavior and Socialization

How do pigs get along with dogs, cats, other pets, other pigs, and people? Learn about pet potbellied pig relationships, dominance behavior, and herd dynamics.

two pet potbellied pigs, who have received socialization and get along well, standing side by side in a friendly behavior

Pet Behavior Help: Trainers, Behaviorists, and Vets

How do you deal with pet behavioral issues? Need professional pet behavior help? Learn what pet behaviorists, trainers, and vets can do.

brown dog looking straight ahead with a serious expression

Why Is My Cat Shy Around Strangers? Tips for Anxious Cats

Is your cat shy around strangers? Here are step-by-step behavior modification instructions to help anxious cats.

This gray-and-white cat is shy around strangers, but he gets over his fear more quickly now.

Cat Behavior Problems? These Resources Can Help

Are you dealing with cat behavior problems? Learn tips to find a certified cat behavior consultant, cat products that can help with feline behavior, and more.