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Blue merle Australian shepherd puppy sitting on a sunny kitchen floor beside a rubber chew toy, looking up and off to the side

Training

Puppy Training Tips: What to Teach First, and How to Handle Biting, Chewing and Jumping

What to teach a new puppy first, how to handle nipping, chewing and jumping, how to socialize safely before vaccines are done, and when to call a professional.

Bernese mountain dog stretched out on cool kitchen tile under a turning ceiling fan on a hot afternoon

Health

Hot Spots on Dogs: What to Do Tonight and When to See a Vet

Red, wet, raw patch your dog keeps licking? How to stop the licking and clean a hot spot tonight, what to keep off it, when to see a vet, and what it may cost.

Apricot standard poodle standing in a wood-floored hallway with one front paw lifted slightly off the floor

Health

Why Is My Dog Limping? What to Do Now and When to See a Vet

Dog limping? The emergency signs that mean go now, what to do in the first hour, how to check a paw safely, why human pain pills are risky, and what care costs.

Pembroke Welsh corgi sitting on a brick front porch beside two carved unlit pumpkins, porch light on and front door closed

Safety

Halloween Safety for Dogs: Candy, Costumes and the Doorbell

What to do if your dog ate Halloween candy, which treats are an emergency, and how to handle costumes, decorations and a doorbell that rings all night.

Chocolate Labrador retriever lying on a dog bed beside a rain-streaked window with a harness hanging on a hook by the door

Health

Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, How Long It Lasts and When to See a Vet

Dog honking after boarding or daycare? Learn the kennel cough signs that need a vet, how long it lasts and stays contagious, vaccine limits and visit costs.

White West Highland terrier sitting on a bedroom rug with one hind leg raised to scratch behind its ear

Health

Dog Allergies: Signs, Causes and What to Do When Your Dog Won't Stop Scratching

Dog won't stop scratching? The signs of dog allergies, other causes of itching, when to see a vet, how allergy is diagnosed, treatment options and costs.

Small fluffy mixed-breed puppy standing on dewy St. Augustine grass beside a back patio door

Training

Potty Training a Puppy (and an Adult Dog): A Schedule That Works

When to take your puppy out, how to reward and clean up, pads for apartments, how long potty training takes, and when accidents are a reason to call the vet.

Beagle puppy stepping into an open wire crate beside a bed in a lamplit bedroom at night

Training

Crate Training: How to Do It Step by Step, for Puppies and Adult Dogs

How to introduce a crate, what to do when a puppy cries at night, how long a puppy can stay in a crate by age, and when a crate is the wrong tool.

Young pit bull mix sitting in a kitchen doorway beside a chewed cardboard box

Training

Dog Training Mistakes: Why Training Stalls and How to Fix It

Ten common dog training mistakes, why each one backfires, and the fix, plus the mistakes that can cause lasting fear and when to call a vet or behavior professional.

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