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Cat Behavior Modification: Desensitization and Counterconditioning

Desensitization and counterconditioning techniques can be used for cat behavior modification to help your kitty be happier and more well-adjusted. Here are FAQs about the...

Tuxedo cat whose person used cat behavior modification to calm his anxiety

How to Socialize a Dog

Socialization helps dogs become comfortable in different situations with people and other animals. Here are some helpful tips for how to socialize a dog.

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Cat Crate Training: Instructions and Tips

Can you crate train a cat? Yes! Learn tips for cat crate training to make situations like trips to the vet less stressful.

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.

white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

Cat Aggression Toward Other Cats: Causes and Prevention

Dealing with cat aggression toward other cats? Learn about potential causes and prevention methods for feline aggression.

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How to Teach a Dog Their Name

Learn tips for how to teach a dog their name — plus information on choosing a name for a dog.

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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.

Multiple people petting a brown-and-white puppy as part of the puppy socialization plan

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 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

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.

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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 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.

Dog who has been taught to go to his place waiting patiently in that spot

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