Skip to main content

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.

Search Animal Care Library
Photo illustration of a dog being possessive about his tennis ball
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Resource guarding in dogs

What are the signs your dog is protective of you, their food, or their toys, and how can you train them to reduce their anxiety or aggression?

Pretty tabby cat sitting next to a toxic pointsetta
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
Holiday safety tips for pets

Pet behavior and holiday guests Though the excitement of a party may overwhelm some pets, keep your pets inside during cold...

Pet cat in travel carrier going into a car
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
Travel safely with your pet

Should you travel with your dog or cat, or find a pet sitter? Tips for how to decide and how to keep your pet safe if you take them along in a car, airplane, ship or train.

Black and white cat lying on plaid blanket holding a pumpkin.
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
Halloween safety tips for pets

Some pets love the hustle and bustle of Halloween, while others will find this spooky holiday a bit stressful. We recognize...

Sad homeless dog looks at camera
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
How a microchip can keep you and your pet together

To protect their pets, many owners turn to microchips. Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice...

Photo illustration showing a dog affected by heartworm
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Preventing and treating heartworms in dogs

Don’t let heartworm stand between you and your best friend. Stop transmission when possible, recognize the symptoms, and schedule treatment with a vet.

Corey, a blind dog, carries a red toy in his backyard
Pet health and safety Caring for your cat Caring for your dog
How to care for and train blind dogs or cats

Tips for helping blind cats and dogs flourish to live happy lives, whether your pet has been losing their sight or you just adopted one.

Dogs meeting outside
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Introducing your new dog to your other dogs

From leading the pack to top dog, plenty of simplistic metaphors come from canines. But relationships that dogs have with each other can be complex from the first meeting.

Small scared dog hiding under couch
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Why are dogs afraid of thunder?

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.

Bringing in a new best friend into the family?

Get essential dog care tips in this free, expert-approved e-book. Perfect whether you are a new puppy parent, rescue adopter, first-time dog owner or just looking to keep your dog happy and healthy.

Humane World for Animals/