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Tips to Care for a Blind Dog or Blind Cat

Learn how to care for a blind dog or blind cat, including helping them adapt to blindness and how to train pets who are blind.

Gray-and-white blind dog and his person

Animal Shelter Dogs: Promoting Them for Adoption

This action kit gives instructions of how to promote shelter dogs for adoption. Get tips on promoting individual dogs and holding adoption events.

There are many ways to promote animal shelter dogs like this pooch, aptly named Charmer.

Dog Aggression: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage

Learn the signs and common causes of dog aggression — plus how to manage the behavior.

small dog looking to the side

How to Keep Dogs Warm in the Winter

How cold is too cold for a dog? Learn tips to keep dogs warm in winter or cold weather.

Small dog wearing a red sweater to keep warm in cold weather

How Much Does a Dog Cost to Acquire and Care For?

How much does a dog cost? Here's what to consider regarding adoption vs. buying, pet supplies, spay/neuter, vet bills, grooming, and more.

gray-and-white dog sitting in a chair

How to Potty Train a Puppy or Dog

Learn basics of potty training a puppy or dog. Find out how long house-training will take and how to positively reward your pup for making progress.

Woman and Pomeranian, a dog she's working on potty training (aka house-training)

How to Help Dogs Tolerate Grooming and Vet Handling

Teaching a dog to be handled and touched makes trips to the vet and groomer a lot easier. Here are step-b- step instructions for helping a dog tolerate grooming and vet h...

Dog being handled by a vet tech while being examined by a veterinarian

Fun Things to Do With Your Dog

There are many fun things to do with your dog, including day trips, backpacking, dog parks, Frisbee, flyball, and more.

person jogging with their dog, one of the many fun things to do with your dog

Using Food Puzzles for Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets

Are food puzzles good for dogs, cats, and other pets? What do you put in a food puzzle? Learn about using puzzle toys for mental and physical stimulation, and get DIY foo...

Cat scooping treats out of a glass bowl pet food puzzle

How to Find a Dog Trainer: 5 Questions to Ask

Want to find a dog trainer? Here's advice for how to choose a good dog trainer, along with questions to ask them.

brown dog smiling next to dog trainer

Feeding Your Dog

Wondering what to feed your dog? Read about dog foods available, including dry, wet and even vegetarian options, as well as other feeding considerations.

What you feed your dog is important to his overall health. This dog's person is considering changing his diet to a specially formulated food for senior dogs.

How to Help Feral Dogs Trust People

There are a number of techniques that can be used to help feral dogs or shy dogs overcome their fear of people.

A shy dog is hiding behind a tree

Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters

This action kit provides ways to provide enrichment for shelter dogs, improving their day-to-day lives in the shelter and increasing their adoptability.

This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

If you’ve decided to write an essay on animals, either for a school assignment or for another purpose, here are the steps to follow.

This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather

Hot temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs. Here are some tips to keep dogs cool in hot weather.

This black dog is cooling off in hot weather by frolicking in a stream.

Dog Liability Insurance: Dog Bite and Other Animal Incident Coverage

Homeowners and renters insurance does not always include dog liability insurance. Learn more about this type of coverage for bites and other incidents.

brown dog standing on grass smiling with head cocked