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How to Relieve Dog Car Anxiety and Fear of Car Rides

Learn step-by-step instructions and tips to help with dog car anxiety and fear of car rides to help your dog relax and enjoy going for a ride.

dog going for a car ride

Bringing a New Dog Home: What to Know

Bringing a new dog home requires some forethought and preparation to make the transition smooth from day one. Here are some tips.

person cuddling with smiling dog

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.

properly introduced dog and cat leaning on each other and getting along well

How to Give a Dog a Pill

Getting dogs to take pills can be challenging. This resource gives thorough tips and tricks.

Senior dog who takes pills for a heart condition

How to Get a Dog to Stop Digging

Dog digging is a natural canine behavior. Dogs dig for many reasons. Get answers to why dogs dig and how to stop them from doing it.

Big dog with dirt on her nose from digging

How to Potty Train a Puppy or Dog

Learn basics of potty training a puppy or dog. Find out how long house-training will take and how to positively reward your pup for making progress.

Woman and Pomeranian, a dog she's working on potty training (aka house-training)

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...

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

Fun Things to Do With Your Dog

There are many fun things to do with your dog, including day trips, backpacking, dog parks, Frisbee, flyball, and more.

person jogging with their dog, one of the many fun things to do with your dog

Food Aggression in Dogs: Management

Dealing with dog guarding behavior? Learn ways to handle toy- or food-aggressive dogs. Object guarding can be managed.

This dog is guarding his bones.

How to Find a Dog Trainer: 5 Questions to Ask

Want to find a dog trainer? Here's advice for how to choose a good dog trainer, along with questions to ask them.

brown dog smiling next to dog trainer

Feeding Your Dog

Wondering what to feed your dog? Read about dog foods available, including dry, wet and even vegetarian options, as well as other feeding considerations.

What you feed your dog is important to his overall health. This dog's person is considering changing his diet to a specially formulated food for senior dogs.

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

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.

This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.

How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather

Hot temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs. Here are some tips to keep dogs cool in hot weather.

This black dog is cooling off in hot weather by frolicking in a stream.

Dog Liability Insurance: Dog Bite and Other Animal Incident Coverage

Homeowners and renters insurance does not always include dog liability insurance. Learn more about this type of coverage for bites and other incidents.

brown dog standing on grass smiling with head cocked

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