Caring for your dog
Our expert-curated Animal Care Resources library offers trusted, science-backed tips on everything from dog adoption and health to behavior and everyday care. Whether you’re bringing home a new puppy, addressing behavior challenges, or looking for ways to enrich your dog’s life, our resources are here to help you make compassionate, confident decisions for your canine companion.

A car in pleasant 72 F degree weather can heat up to over 110 F in under an hour, and an open window may not be sufficient, but it takes only minutes to save a life.

Preparation and patience are key while your dog adjusts to a new home and you learn to live together.

A barking dog can be a headache for pet owners. Here are six ways to reduce the noise starting by understanding why they bark.

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of a host animal and can transmit diseases to both people and pets, so check every day if your dog spends a lot of time outside.

How to know if your dog is healthy and which symptoms mean it’s time to see a veterinarian.

Follow our four-step process to help your dog become acquainted with spending time in a crate.

It can be a crime to leave pets outside in extreme temperatures without food and shelter since winter can be deadly, so please speak up.

If your dog has started showing signs of behavioral challenges, then we can help you get started in finding a dog trainer or an obedience class.

Learn why your dog is scared of thunder or lightning and how you can help make loud sounds and flashing lights less scary for your pets.
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