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Where Are Puppy Mill Dogs Sold?

Educate yourself about where puppy mill dogs are sold, so you're not inadvertently a puppy mill's next customer; choose adoption.

Small puppy looking over the shoulder of a person

Summer Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe in Hot Weather

Learn tips for keeping pets safe in hot weather, including signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats.

tan dog with mouth open in the water next to vegetation on a hot summer day

4 Best No-Pull Dog Harnesses to Stop Pulling on Leash

Learn the pros and cons of these different types of no-pull dog harnesses: front-clip, around-the-torso, and combo, and head halter.

White dog wearing a no-pull dog harness and leash

Breed-Specific Legislation: Dog Breed Ban Alternatives

Dog breed bans don’t make us safer, and they force responsible people to give up their pets. Here are alternatives to breed-specific legislation.

Pit bulls like this brown dog, who is lovingly looking at his person, are frequently the target of dog breed bans, or breed-specific legislation.

How to Approach a Shy, Nervous, or Scared Dog

Learn the signs of fear in dogs and how to approach a shy, nervous, or scared dog safely.

a person calmly sitting by a nervous dog

Dog Breed-Specific Legislation: Infographic

Download a breed bans infographic. Dog breed restriction is wrong. People should be allowed to own whatever canine they choose.

Group of pit bull terrier-type dogs sitting in front of a lake

Dog-Proof Fence Ideas and Options

How do you dog-proof a fence? Dog-proof fence ideas include Coyote Rollers, wire-mesh, and top-angled fencing extensions.

gray-and-white dog contained within a dog-proof fence

How to Help a Dog Sensitive to Touch

Is your dog sensitive to touch? You can help your dog learn to enjoy being handled by teaching positive associations with touch.

White dog who is sensitive to touch being handled in a positive manner with head pats

End Puppy Mills: Tips for Writing to Legislators and Media

If you're looking for ways to stop puppy mills, here are some tips for contacting your legislators and media outlets to share your message.

Black pug smiling at the camera

Anti-Dog Breed-Specific Legislation by State

Here's a list of states that don't have breed-specific legislation. These states have provisions against BSL. The legislative provision wording is cited.

pit bull terrier-type dog sitting in front of a man outside

Dog Breed-Neutral Laws for Safe Communities

Dog breed-neutral laws don’t restrict certain breeds of dogs like breed-specific legislation (BSL), but instead they focus on reckless owners.

white-and-brown pit bull terrier-type dog lying and being petted by two people

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Signs, Stages, Treatment

Degenerative myelopathy in dogs is a disease that affects the spinal cord. Learn about degenerative myelopathy signs, stages, and potential treatments.

White-and-brown dog posing with a cocked head next to an orange chair

How to Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks

Many dogs, cats, and other pets are scared of fireworks. Get tips for keeping pets calm and safe during fireworks.

dog wearing an American flag bandana

Tips for Taking a Dog in Public

Taking your dog in public should be a positive experience for everyone: you, your dog, and those around you. Learn tips to make that possible.

a dog in public being walked on leash on a sidewalk

Dog Marking and Peeing in the House: Causes and How to Stop It

Dog marking and peeing in the house is a territorial behavior. Here are some potential causes and how to stop it.

Dog with tongue sticking out who received training to correct his urine marking in the house behavior

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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