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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.

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A woman plays with her yorkie dog on the floor
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog's destructive chewing

Chewing can be directed to appropriate items to keep your dog from risking their safety or destroying things you value.

Puppy jumping up on a woman
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog from jumping up

The same rules apply whether you want to stop dogs from jumping on you, friends, family or others.

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.

A woman trains her black lab who lifts his paw playfully for a shake
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to reward dogs with positive reinforcement training

Just say yes to training your dog with treats, toys and praise for good deeds to sway them away from unwanted behavior.

If you found a stray dog or cat, you might earn its trust with treats
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How to safely help a stray animal

If you found a stray dog or cat, here are sensible ways to help without getting in over your head.

A shy dog approaches a woman who comforts him
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to stop your dog from peeing in the house

Dogs peeing in unwanted spots can stress any pet owner. But you can teach your pup not to pee in the house, on your garden or even on your neighbor's lawn.

Two bored dogs trying to escape from yard squeeze under fence
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
Keep your dog from running away by knowing why they escape

Learn how to keep your dog in your yard or at home so they don't get lost, get hurt, contribute to pet overpopulation, or end up causing costly damage.

Dog digging in the grass
Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to get your dog to stop digging

Entertainment Dogs may dig for entertainment when they learn that roots and soil "play back." Your dog may be digging for...

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Pet health and safety Caring for your dog
How to get your dog to stop barking

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

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.

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