How To Crate Train Your Puppy (The Stress-Free Way)
Bringing home a new puppy? One of the most helpful skills you can teach him right from the start is how to love his crate. Crate training isn’t just about…
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Why Spaying or Neutering Your Dog Is One of the Best Decisions You Can Make
If you’re wondering, “Should I spay or neuter my dog?”The short answer is: Absolutely, yes. It’s totally normal to feel nervous about your pup having surgery, but understanding why the…
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How to Prevent and Manage Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Is your dog growling, snapping or showing other signs of aggression? It can be scary — but aggression is almost always a communication issue, not a “bad dog” problem. Your…
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Understanding Dog Anxiety (And How to Help Your Pup Feel Calm Again)
It’s incredibly hard to see your dog so anxious that it starts affecting your daily life together. And yes — dogs can experience real anxiety, and some even develop anxiety…
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Signs, Causes & How to Help
Does your dog whimper when you grab your keys? Or leave a disaster zone for you to come home to? As much as we’d all love to stay home with…
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Do Dogs Ever Need Antidepressants?
You might think antidepressants are a human-only thing — but sometimes our pups are prescribed them, too. And while they can help with certain issues, they’re not usually given for…
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8 Signs Your Dog Might Be Struggling With Anxiety
Ever wondered whether dogs can get anxiety?They definitely can — and knowing the signs is key to helping your pup feel safe and supported. Just like humans, dogs can experience…
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Matted Dogs Huddle Together In Fear — Then One Bath Changes Everything
On a warm October afternoon near Penny Road Pond in Barrington, Illinois, the air was buzzing with birdsong and frog croaks. The peaceful forest preserve looked as serene as ever…
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Mama Dog Crawls Under a Fence to Escape Neglect — Then Leads Rescuers Straight to Her Puppies
Last month, while searching for an abandoned husky, Don Boston — founder of the Abilene Stray Animal Program — came across someone he wasn’t expecting. A lone dog wandered along…
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Rescue Worker Shocked to Discover Six Tiny Puppies Abandoned in Box at Shelter Door
Earlier this month, the newest staff member at Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals (CARE) arrived for her shift before sunrise — and immediately froze. Sitting outside the shelter’s front…
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Driver Opens Abandoned Suitcase On Highway Shoulder — Finds 4 Tiny Puppies Stuffed Inside
Earlier this month, a driver traveling down a rural Missouri road spotted something strange: a woman standing by the shoulder, peering into an old, battered suitcase. Concerned, the driver pulled…
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Driver Spots Three Wrinkly Puppies Huddled Under a Busy Highway — And Jumps Into Action
When TikTok user Jeanelle Kayy was driving through Long Beach, California last month, a blur of black fur beneath the highway made her hit the brakes. Curious and alarmed, she…
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How to Socialize Your Dog the Right Way
Bringing home a new dog is exciting — you can’t wait to introduce her to everyone and take her everywhere. But before you jump in, it’s important to help her…
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Puppy Left Heartbroken And Alone After His Whole Family Gets Adopted Without Him
When a little pug-mix family arrived at the Benton-Franklin Humane Society (BFHS) in August, everyone instantly fell in love. The devoted mama and her three adorable puppies were full of…
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Resource Guarding in Dogs: Why It Happens & How to Help Your Pup Overcome It
Does your sweet, goofy dog suddenly turn into a growling gremlin the moment you reach for his favorite toy?Or maybe he stiffens over his food bowl, snaps at anyone who…
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Workers Spot Shivering Pup Trapped In Flooded Canal — And Rush To Save Her
As heavy rain poured over Camarillo, California, a crew from Ventura County Public Works was monitoring a flooding canal when something unusual caught their eye. Amid the rushing water, they…
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The Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — the cozy bed, the overflowing toy bin, the endless cuddles. But before the fun really begins, there’s one major milestone every new…
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Teaching Your Dog “Leave It”: A Simple Guide to Building Self-Control
Teaching your dog the “leave it” command is a key part of dog training and is one of the most valuable skills you can give her. It teaches impulse control,…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Training Your Puppy: A Step-By-Step Plan for Success
Puppies are adorable — that part’s easy.What’s a little less cute? Figuring out how to train one, especially if you’ve never had a puppy before. The good news: training doesn’t…
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Rescuers See Tiny ‘Ball’ In Alley — Then Realize It’s a Dog Desperately Protecting His Family
In August, a group of caring neighbors in St. Louis, Missouri, noticed something small and still in an alleyway — what looked like a little brown ball tucked against the…
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