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Bear howls with the fire sirens, Ruffy woo-woos when her owner comes home, Chief barks a fearsome sound when the UPS truck comes down the street, Amber whines when left alone for more than a few minutes, Ranger growls a throaty sound when another dog approaches his food bowl or toys, and Ringo barks to be let out or in and when his 5:30 p.m. dinnertime rolls around. This article discusses the various barking, growling, howling and whining sounds that dogs make. What do these sounds mean, when are these sounds appropriate and when are they not, and when might behavioral modification be considered?  Click here for details

A few tips on what to do when your pet makes a mistake. How to handle accidents with washable items and how to clean up those that occur on the carpet as well.  Click here for details

A few tips on what to do when your pet makes a mistake. How to handle accidents with washable items and how to clean up those that occur on the carpet as well.  Click here for details

Getting your dog to come on command can save his life.  Click here for details

Pet crates are an excellent way to train your dog and provide it with its own sanctuary. There are numerous benefits to crate training your dog.  Click here for details

Eating plants is an exceedingly dangerous habit as many household plants are poisonous. If your cat is developing a habit of eating plants, here's how to break the habit.  Click here for details

Here are a few tricks even the novice dog owner can handle. Learn the basics about how to reward and talk to your dog while teaching him some simple tricks. Teach your dog to Sit and Shake Hands, to Dance, to Find and Retrieve Something, and to play the Advanced Search Game.  Click here for details

Some children, and even some adults, are afraid of dogs. This article deals with this common childhood fear and discusses techniques that you can use to help your child to avoid developing a full-fledged phobia around canines.  Click here for details

A little help for your dog with his new leash and collar. This article discusses how you can go about breaking in your puppy with a new leash and collar, and a few a warnings about some things that you should be aware of.  Click here for details

Here are a few ideas for when you're feeling guilty about leaving your pet 'Home Alone'.  Click here for details

Basic information on how to introduce yourself to a strange cat.  Click here for details

A serious look at some of the hazards that are out there for our new puppies and kittens.  Click here for details

A serious look at some of the hazards that are out there for our new puppies and kittens.  Click here for details

Training your dog NOT to jump up isn't always easy. This article helps you to see things from your dog's point of view, and gives you 3 simple techniques to teach your dog how to greet people properly. Try out these techniques.  Click here for details

Training your dog NOT to jump up isn't always easy. This article helps you to see things from your dog's point of view, and gives you 3 simple techniques to teach your dog how to greet people properly. Try out these techniques.  Click here for details

Once you teach your dog that walking on a leash does NOT mean pulling, leashes are a wonderful control tool. This article discusses issues of safety, control, and the effective use of a leash for consistent and repetitive training.  Click here for details

Once you teach your dog that walking on a leash does NOT mean pulling, leashes are a wonderful control tool. This article discusses issues of safety, control, and the effective use of a leash for consistent and repetitive training.  Click here for details

Litterbox problems? Here's some interesting do's and don'ts about this issue.  Click here for details

A dog is for life, not just for Christmas! Some thought-provoking truths to come to terms with BEFORE you bring home that little bundle of joy. This article discusses some ways to prepare for your squirming, mouthing, piddling, squealing, yapping, fragile bundle of ceaseless energy (and joy).  Click here for details

Are you interested in Schutzhund? This article will give you a basic understanding of what it's all about. It discusses the different levels that can be achieved as well as what is involved in each of the 3 different phases; tracking, obedience and protection.  Click here for details

Yes, it is possible to train your dog to do his 'business' where you want him to. Here's how.  Click here for details

Cats need to scratch. Teach them to do it where YOU want them to, and save your carpets and drapes!  Click here for details

Does your cat like to bite and scratch? Having a hard time breaking her of the habit? Understanding why she does it, along with these handy tips should help the both of you.  Click here for details

Have you considered training with a Halti? This article tells you which type of owner should use a halti, and provides you will some great training tips (shortcuts don't work) to help your dog get used to a halti.  Click here for details