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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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Pet health and safetyCaring 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.

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Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
How to bring your new dog home and make them feel welcome

Preparation and patience are key while your dog adjusts to a new home and you learn to live together.

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Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring 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...

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Pet health and safetyCaring for your catCaring for your dog
Resources for pet owners

Resources to help you have the best life with your pet.

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Adopting and rehoming petsPet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Want to buy a puppy?

There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S., most of which market themselves as “USDA approved” “small family breeders...

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Pet health and safetyCaring 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?

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Pet health and safetyCaring 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.

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Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
Keeping dogs safe in water

Protect your dog from toxic blue-green algae in ponds and lakes, and be alert to the signs of cyanobacteria poisoning.

Pet adoption is the snuggliest option.
Pet health and safetyCaring for your dog
How to find a lost dog

Tips for finding your missing dog includes understanding your pet's behavior to consider where they might have run away.

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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