Tagged With Training

Guilty-looking Shih Tzu sitting on a bed with a fresh dog pile next to it

Why Did My Dog Poop on My Bed? Understanding Canine Behavior

14 June 2024

Causes of dogs pooping on beds, from health problems and other behavioral issues to training methods that work to stop and fix the behavior.

Playful Siamese cat stretching and scratching on a vertical scratching post next to a door

How to Stop Cat Scratching: Tips for Door Scratching

14 June 2024

Ways to prevent your cat from scratching doors, such as making sure they have other places to scratch, using negative reinforcement, and physically covering the doors.

Close-up portrait of an elderly Dalmatian dog with a concerned expression, highlighting its deafness

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Deaf and How to Help a Deaf Dog: Key Signs and Care Tips

13 June 2024

This article discusses how to tell if your dog is deaf, including typical signs, reasons for deafness, and why it's important to see a vet.

Australian Shepherd dog carefully watching a cat using a litter box, with the owner ready to redirect the dog's attention

How to Prevent Coprophagia in Dogs: Evidence-Based Home Remedies

13 June 2024

At-home solutions to help prevent your dog from eating cat feces, including training tips, deterrents, and ways to treat the root of the problem.

Brown and white Collie dog baring teeth and guarding its food bowl with a defensive, aggressive expression

How to Stop Food Aggression in Dogs: A Research-Backed Guide

12 June 2024

Evidence-based methods to address food aggression in dogs, such as socialization, positive reinforcement, desensitization, and ways to manage the issue in a multi-dog household.

Mischievous corgi dog rolling on its back on a living room carpet, looking up with a pleading expression

Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs? The Answers

10 June 2024

Why dogs roll on their backs, including to scratch, scent-mark, show submission, and ask for belly rubs.

A Standard Poodle with a thick, curly black coat sitting calmly on a couch in a cozy living room

Do Poodles Bark a Lot? Insights and Training Tips

10 June 2024

Common reasons why poodles tend to bark too much, as well as some typical triggers and training techniques that work best to minimize excessive barking.

Calico cat with fur standing up and arched back in a defensive posture, in a warm living room setting

Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Exploring the Science Behind This Feline Behavior

8 June 2024

Why do cats arch their backs? It could be a sign of aggression, a way to stretch, or something else.

Muscular German Shepherd Dog with defined abdominal muscles standing in a grassy outdoor environment

Can Dogs Get Abs? A Look at Canine Core Anatomy and Fitness

4 June 2024

While dogs don't have a six-pack like humans, their abs are still important for their overall well-being and ability to move.

Slender, muscular Siamese cat with vibrant blue eyes batting at a feather toy with intense focus

Why Do Cats Slap? Reasons Behind This Quirky Feline Behavior

31 May 2024

Causes of cat slapping, such as play, hunting simulation, communication, and setting limits or asserting dominance in multi-cat households.

Detailed photograph of a sleek, fluffy grey Siberian cat balanced on a narrow surface, its long, bushy tail extended behind it for stability

Cat Tail Control: An Investigation of Feline Agility and Evolutionary Functions

31 May 2024

How cats use their tails for balance, to show their feelings, and to help them catch prey, as well as what happens when a cat loses its tail.

Feral tabby cat hissing and backing away from an outstretched hand in a sparse living room

Can You Tame a Feral Cat After a Certain Age? Yes, and Here's How

29 May 2024

It is much more difficult to socialize feral cats after they are 4 months old because the socialization window has closed and the fear of humans has become more fixed.