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Dog Training 101: Essential Tools You'll Need
By Mikkel Becker, January 25, 2017You're all ready to welcome a new puppy or dog into your home — including working with him on his manners. Before he comes home, get your training supplies organized so you're ready to start training… Full Article ›
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Housebreaking a Puppy? 7 Tips From a Trainer
By Mikkel Becker, January 20, 2017If you’ve just brought home a new puppy, potty training is probably one of the first tasks on your list.Unfortunately, puppies aren’t born knowing that eliminating inside the house is wrong. It… Full Article ›
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How to Prepare for a New Dog in Your Home
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, January 17, 2017So, you’re getting a new dog! Whether you’re rescuing an adult dog or bringing home a puppy, there's a lot you can do to prepare yourself and your home for a smooth transition.Getting a dog is a… Full Article ›
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We Asked, You Answered: What Should You Do With Pets During Holiday Travel?
By Kristen Seymour, December 2, 2016For some folks, the holiday season is synonymous with travel. And if you're a pet owner, holiday travel often involves a bit more planning than packing up some pajamas and a toothbrush — it means… Full Article ›
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10 Tips to Help Teach Your Parrot to Talk
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), September 21, 2016Polly want a cracker? Many people get parrots as pets because they are hoping to have a fun level of verbal interaction with these unique and intelligent creatures. Peoples’ perception of avian… Full Article ›
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How to Interpret Your Dog's Growls
By Mikkel Becker, August 2, 2016Your dog communicates with you and other dogs in a variety of ways — including growling. Depending on the context, a growl can be anything from a sign of enthusiastic play to a warning of an… Full Article ›
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Can't Get Out to Walk the Dog? Try These Easy Indoor Workouts Instead
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 25, 2016When the weather outside is frightful, exercising your dog isn’t always delightful. Plenty of dogs and their people revel in the snow and head out to go snowshoeing or skijoring, but if you would… Full Article ›
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6 Tactics for Potty Training a Puppy in Winter
By Mikkel Becker, January 19, 2016When the temperatures drop, puppy potty training success can also take a downward slide. Persuading a puppy to face the cold rather than potty in the convenience and warmth of the indoors often… Full Article ›
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Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Wear Clothes
By Mikkel Becker, January 13, 2016There are many reasons you may need to put clothes on your dog: You might want to protect him from bad weather or help prevent him from licking an incision after a surgery.While most dogs can be… Full Article ›
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5 Ideas to Make Over Your Daily Dog Walk
By Mikkel Becker, December 3, 2015Walks serve a greater purpose than a potty break and way to burn off a little extra energy. They also serve as a form of socialization and mental stimulation, and they have the power to… Full Article ›
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Cat Training A-to-Z: Brief Glossary of Terms
By Mikkel Becker, October 14, 2015You've found a cat trainer you like and you're excited to be working with her — but then she recommends clicker training or variable reinforcement or redirection and you have no idea what she's… Full Article ›
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Already Have Pets? What to Consider Before Bringing Home a New Cat
By Mikkel Becker , July 22, 2015The key to introducing a new cat to your other pets lies in one word: patience. It’s tempting to let the animals meet right away to see if they’ll get along, but the risk of the interaction going… Full Article ›