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Cat Care
Feature article behaviour and appearance
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What Do Cats Dream About?
Curious to know if your cat dreams? Discover what science says and what she might be dreaming about.
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Differences Between Male and Female Cats
Consider these behavior and appearance differences between male and female cats before choosing a forever friend.
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What Is My Cat's Body Language Telling Me?
Learn to decipher your cat's numerous non-verbal language queues, including the meanings behind expressions through her eyes, ears, tail and stance.
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Do Cats Sweat or Pant?
Can cats sweat? Are you concerned that she's panting? She might just be trying to cool herself off, but these signs could indicate a heat-related problem.
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Why Do Cats Hate Water?
Discover the common reasons why cats don't tend to like water or getting wet, and better learn about their curious fascination with running water.
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Unlock Cat Genetics for Purrfect Health
Learn how feline genetics play a role in your cat's appearance, behavior & personality, as well as how knowing her genetics can impact breeding choices.
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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Curious why your cat is eating grass? Discover the underlying reason, such as a digestive issue or anxiety, and learn if it's truly a problem.
Feature article breed
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American Curl Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Read about the American Curl cat breed including facts, history, personality traits, and what it
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American Wirehair Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Discover the personality and physical traits associated with the American Wirehair cat breed, as well as information about its history.
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Balinese Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn about the Balinese cat breed including physical and personality traits, history, and living with one at home.
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Bengal House Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Better understand your Bengal Housecat breed by learning more about it.
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Bombay Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn more about your Bombay cat and read about it
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British Shorthair Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Get information about the British Shorthair cat including facts, history, personality traits, and what it.
Feature article health care
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Cats with Sensitive Skin: Looking Beneath the Fur
Provide the best possible treatment for cats with sensitive skin by spotting the signs, knowing the causes, and understanding the remedies. Learn more now.
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Cat Life Stages: Providing the Best Care for Your Cat at Any Age
From the kitten stage to the geriatric cat stage, learn the six cat life stages and tips for providing the best care for your cat at any stage of her life.
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Allergy and Food Intolerance
Understand how food allergies and intolerances present themselves in cats, and what you can do to prevent and care for cats with allergies.
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Diabetes Mellitus
Know the causes of diabetes in felines to better understand how to prevent it in your cat. Ask your vet for treatment options.
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Serious Illness, Accidents and Surgery
Illness, Accidents and Surgeries are an unfortunate consequence of life even for cats. Understand how nutrition can play a role in your cat's recovery.
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Weight Management
Obesity affects more than 30 percent of cats in America. Learn how you can properly feed and exercise your cat to improve its weight management.
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Pain Relief for Your Cat: Dangerous Medications to Avoid
Know the risks of giving your cat over-the-counter pain medications, and how to properly care for their pain.
Feature article nutrition and feeding
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The Effects of Catnip on Your Cat
Learn what catnip is, and whether or not it is safe to give to your cat and any side effects associated with catnip.
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Protein and your cat's special needs
You probably already know that proteins are important for your own good health, and your cat needs them, too.
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The right ingredients: Cornerstone of good cat nutrition
Nutrients can be found in a variety of sources, but the right ingredients help deliver optimal nutrition for optimal health.
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Important Ingredients to Look For in Cat Treats
Learn more about the ingredients in cat treats and how the,y impact your cat's overall health and happiness.
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The right food for your kitten
Choose a kitten food with precise nutrition to help them grow into a happy, healthy cat. Learn how Hill's Science Diet meets your Kitten's needs.
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Hill's Cat Foods: A Healthy Choice for Your Cat
Selecting the right food for your kitten is a key to quality nutrition and a long, healthy life. Learn more about how to select the right kitten food.
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Caring for Your Cat Through All of Life's Stages
HillsPet Nutrition provides information on proper nutrition, fitness and special needs in keeping your cat healthy and happy.
Feature article play and exercise
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Cat Workouts and Exercise Tips
Keep your cat happy and healthy by ensuring they get enough exercise. Follow these simple workout tips to keep them active.
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Relax Your Mind and Body with Cat Yoga
Learn about cat yoga, including its health benefits for both you and your cat. It's the perfect way to bond with her and get a workout at the same time.
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Peaceful Playtime with Cats and Children
Cats and children don't always mix. With positive reinforcement and determining boundaries, they can learn to have fun and peaceful playtime together.
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Cat Play: How to Keep Your Kitty Engaged
A bored cat is not a happy cat. Making sure your furry friend is mentally stimulated and engaged through cat play will make them happier and is likely to bring you more peace too, especially if your cat is showing destructive behaviours like shredding your curtains or digging up your potted plants.
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Choosing Safe Toys & Games for Your Kitten
Just like any child in the family, a kitten needs safe toys of her own to play with. Learn what toys are appropriate for her.
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Playing With Your Cat
It's important to keep cats active to keep them healthy, even from a young age. Get tips on how to play with your cat or kitten and strengthen your bond.
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Using Your Kid's Old Toys as Homemade Cat Toys
Learn how to turn your surplus of old children's toys into repurposed cat toys, entertaining your cat for hours and saving you money.
Feature article routine care
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Keeping Your Kitten Safe: Collar, ID Tags & Microchips
A safety collar and identification tags, or even a microchip, is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the safety of your kitten should she become lost.
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Ear Mites in Cats & Kittens: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments
Ear mites are contagious. Ear mites are parasites that live on the skin’s surface, especially on the skin lining of the ear canal. They are transferred from cat to cat by direct contact. They can persist in the environment for several months.
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How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Current Pets
Read about how to introduce a new cat into your household of current pets to help reduce stress and make sure they all get along well.
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Steps to Successfully Introduce a New Kitten to Your Cat
Bringing a new kitten into the household is a special and exciting time for all the family... except potentially for your current cat!
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Letting Your Cat Outside: What You Need to Know
Get tips on how to take the proper precautions when letting your kitten outside for the first time including the proper age and time of day. -
Do's and Don'ts for Disciplining a Cat
Having trouble with your cat's bad behavior? Learn how to effectively discipline your cat with this helpful list of do's and don'ts.
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Making Your House a Fun & Enjoyable Place for a Cat
Creating an enriched environment for your senior cat can increase activity and mental stimulation, and reduces potential behavior problems.
Feature article Tools & Resources
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Origins of 6 Common Cat Sayings
Learn about the origins of the most common cat phrases and exactly what it means when you hear one.
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Setting the Facts Straight: Common Myths About Your Cat | Hill's Pet
Learn about common cat myths and misconceptions. With all the misinformation available online about cats, it's time you got the true feline facts.
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How One Cat Lover's Feline Craziness Shines Through
Dedicated cat lovers are so proud of the relationship they have with their cats, they embrace the term "crazy cat owners" with open arms.
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Creating Your Own Litter Box Enclosure
Pet parents know that litter boxes come with the territory, but a fun and functional hidden litter box spot will make you and your feline roommate happy.
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Benefits of Parenting a Cat: My Cat Helped My Anxiety
Learn one girl's story about how a cat can provide therapy and reduce anxiety for their owners, especially those in teenage and young adult years.
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Removing Foul Smelling Cat Odors From Your Home
Learn how getting rid of cat odors in carpets and fabrics is key to getting your house to smell fresh and clean.
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Tips for Building a DIY Cat Perch
Learn why your cat loves to be up high and how to build a DIY cat perch to keep her happy. Discover what materials you'll need and how to put it together.
Feature article training
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Training Your Cat: Basic Things to Work On
Learn the basics of how to train your kitten to help raise an obedient cat and form a strong bond between you both.
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Steps for Command Training Your Kitten
Take advantage of your kitten's curiosity and intelligence by teaching her a few simple commands.
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Getting Started with Training
Get some quick tips on getting started on how to shape your kitten's behaviour with early training. Learn what to do and what not to do.
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Training: Positive Reinforcements for Your Kitten
Learn how positive reinforcements can reward your kitten for good behaviour while their still young to set them up for success when they get older.
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How Clicker Training Can Help Your Cat's Behavior
Clicker training can help you progress from giving food rewards to giving praise when teaching commands to your kitten.
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Sharing a Bed with Your Cat: Steps for Success
The personality of your cat is probably the most important part of whether a human-feline sleeping arrangement will work.
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Cat Behavior Problems: How You Can Help
Learn why cats exhibit behavior problems, such as scratching and spraying, and training steps you can take to help correct her bad habits.
Dog Care
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How to Determine Your Dog's Breed
Discover how to determine your dog's breed by identifying visual or behavioral traits that are common in their purebred cousins.
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Why Does My Dog Eat Everything on Walks?
Why does my dog try to eat everything? Learn how you can prevent your dog from eating stuff off the ground when you're taking him on a walk.
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Are Dogs Really Color Blind?
Are you wondering if dogs really are color blind? Get the scoop on which colors your dog can actually see and which ones should catch his attention.
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All About Brachycephalic Dogs
What are brachycephalic dogs? Learn all about these short-nosed dog breeds and why they're so beloved, but also some of the health issues they face.
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Why Do Dogs Need to Pee on Everything?
Are you curious why your dog feels the need to pee on everything? Learn what dog marking is, why dogs do it, and what you can do to reduce this behavior.
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Why Is My Dog Sitting on Me? Five Possible Reasons
Discover why your dog may prefer to sit on your lap, rather than next to you when there is a comfy spot available, when it's ok and when it's not.
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Aggression in Dogs: How to Train It Out of Them
Learn tips for identifying an aggressive dog, causes of aggression, and training methods to alleviate aggression toward an owner, other people & other dogs
Feature article breed
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Afghan Hound Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An independent, strong-willed dog, the Afghan can be downright standoffish, but also quiet and clownish when the mood strikes. The male Afghan hound stands some 27 inches tall, the female about 25 inches. Afghans generally weigh between 50 and 60 pounds
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Airedale Terrier Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An intelligent, tough dog, the Airedale terrier tolerates pets it grows up with and generally gets along well with other dogs and children.
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Akbash Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Known for suspicious, protective instincts, the Akbash dog is fiercely independent and can be a challenge to train into an acceptable family pet. The Akbash dog is a large, powerful dog. Size can range from 28 to 34 inches with weights of 80 to 140 pounds
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Akita Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An affectionate and loyal family member, the Akita is happy to be an only dog and can be aggressive toward other dogs outside the family.
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Alasakan Klee Kai Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An intelligent, active dog, the Alaskan Klee Kai needs a moderate amount of exercise and a large amount of interaction with owners. The Alaskan Klee Kai resembles its foundation breed, the Alaskan Husky, in miniature.
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American Eskimo Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Discover facts and personality traits about the American Eskimo dog breed. Learn what it is like to live with this breed.
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American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An incredibly trustworthy dog, the American Staffordshire Terrier is playful, gentle and tolerant. The breed is good with children and other animals, but not necessarily other dogs.
Feature article health care
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Causes of Dog Vomit and What They Mean
Learn the underlying reasons why your dog is vomiting, helping you understand when to be concerned that a larger health issue is at play.
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Allergic Dermatitis
Allergic Dermatitis and Skin Conditions can affect many dogs. Learn the causes and signs of skin conditions as well as potential treatment options.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain
As your dog ages, arthritis and joint pain can become more common. Learn what causes these issues, signs to look out for, and treatments options.
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Brain Ageing and Behavioural Changes
Learn about the aging process and behavioral changes in dogs and the warning signs that affect your pet.
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Cancer
Find out what causes cancer in dogs and the treatment options you have if your dog is diagnosed. Discover your options here.
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Dental Disease
Discover what dental disease means for dogs, and how you can be treating oral health issues by simply feeding your dog food with proper nutrition.
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Developmental Growth Disorders
Reduce the chances of your puppy developing a growth disorder by discovering the issues that cause this dog disease and taking steps to combat it.
Feature article nutrition and feeding
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Can Dogs Be Vegan?
Wondering if a vegan dog diet would work for your pup? Learn the health implications of vegan food for him and how to handle his diet if you are a vegan.
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What Makes Natural Dog Food Different?
Understand what it means for your dog's food to be natural, and learn the benefits of natural ingredients.
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Choosing the Best Dog Food
Learn what to look for when choosing the best dog food for your pup. Healthy ingredients, your dog's age & his physical condition are important factors.
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The Right Food for Your Puppy
As a new dog owner you are tasked with providing your puppy with the right dog food to help him grow. Learn what type of food you should be considering.
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The Right Food for Your Adult Dog
Learn how to choose the right dog food for your pet, to ensure your dog will receive the right balance of nutrition for optimal health.
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Dangers of Raw Diets for Dogs
Learn about the potential health risks of a raw diet for dogs and why they aren't the best option for your pup or you.
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Choosing the Right Food For Your Small Dog's Life Stages
As small and toy breed dogs age, their nutritional needs change.
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Important Benefits of Having Your Dog Neutered
Learn everything you need to know about neutering or spaying your puppy including benefits to your puppy and society and addressing any worries you have.
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How to Make Your Garden Safe for Your Dog
Learn how to keep your dog and your garden safe when letting your pup roam around your yard.
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Euthanasia & Things to Consider When Your Dog is Gravely Ill
Learn more about what euthanasia means, and whether it is the right option for your dog if he or she is deathly ill.
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Grooming your puppy
All puppies should be groomed daily, and not merely to improve skin and coat condition.
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Questions Your Vet Can Answer About Your Senior Small-Breed Dog
As your dog ages, especially small dogs, their physical and nutritional needs change.
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Healthy skin and a healthy coat
An important part of keeping your dog in good condition is by making sure he has healthy skin and a healthy coat.
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Dogs and Ticks: Protecting Your Pup
Everything you need to know about dogs & ticks: identifying different types of ticks, what diseases they can cause and how to prevent future tick bites.
Feature article Tools & Resources
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Know the facts to give the best care possible | Hill's Pet
Learn about common dog myths and misconceptions. With all the misinformation available online about dogs, it's time you got the true canine facts.
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Helpful Tips for Explaining a Pet's Death to Kids
The loss of a pet can be difficult for children to cope with. Learn 3 tips to help them better understand and guide them through the grieving process.
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Dogs in Weddings: Tips for the Big Day
Learn some fun & inventive ways to include your dog in your wedding, along with some reception precautions to keep in mind.
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DIY Collapsible Dog Bowl for Pets on the Go
Create your own collapsible dog bowl with repurposed and recyclable materials to keep your dog well-fed and hydrated on the go.
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Common Dog Sayings and Their Origins
We've all heard — and said — the many dog sayings like, "dog days of summer" or "barking up the wrong tree." What do they mean and where do they come from?
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The Safest Way to Travel With a Dog in the Car
Use these helpful tips for going on a road trip with your dog to keep him safe and happy.
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Taking Your Dog on a Boat: How to Set Sail Safely
Read about how to keep your dog safe on a boat, so that you both can enjoy a day out on the water.
Feature article training
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How to Leash Train a Puppy
Get helpful tips and advice on how to properly leash train your new puppy to help make your walks together safer and more enjoyable.
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Training Two Puppies: How to Succeed
Learn how to train two puppies at once with these tips. It's a challenging undertaking, but possible with hard work and love.
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Is Your Dog Ready for Obedience School?
Learn more about what obedience school is and whether or not it is a good idea for your dog, no matter his age.
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Training: Positive Reinforcement for Your Dog
The power of positive reinforcement can play an important role in training a dog to have good behaviour and manners. Learn how to use it to train your dog.
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Successful Methods to Help Your Puppy's Behavior Training
Get helpful tips on how to train your puppy to be obedient and reduce the risk of behavior problems as he gets older.
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Puppy House Training With These 5 Hacks
If you've tried house training your puppy and are still seeing accidents, try these five house training tips to help his chances for success.
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Puppy Obedience Training: How to Be Successful
Learn how to get your puppy started on an obedience program, including training tips, how to handle whining & barking and when to reward him with treats.