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Training
Life with a Reactive Dog: Tips & Tricks to Manage

Living with a reactive dog is one of the...

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Beagle dog sniffing trail in the woods
Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Chasing Wildlife

It can happen so quickly. You and your dog...

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Dog chasing ball in park
Training
Dog Park Etiquette Tips and Tricks

Humans weren't the...

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Dog sitting on couch waiting for owner
Training
The Figo Guide to Separation Anxiety Training for Pandemic Pets

Pets were the real MVPs of 2020. They kept...

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Dog sitting in street at night
Training
Tips for Walking Your Dog at Night

An evening walk with your dog can be the...

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Puppy crate training in progress
Training
Successful tips for dog crate training

There are many tools I utilize when training...

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Woman and dog training on a bench
Training
How do I train my dog using a platform?

Q: I’ve been reading about...

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Dog with knocked over plant
Training
Should I punish my dog after he misbehaves?

Q: When Dobby, my roommate'...

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Dog training with a Golden Retriever
Training
What method of dog training is more effective?

Q: I mentioned to a friend...

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Training a golden labrador in the backyard
Training
How do I train a puppy during quarantine?

Many animal shelters have found their...

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Poodle sitting on command
Training
How to train your Poodle

Poodles are smart, headstrong, and full of...

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Lapdog and women on the phone
Training
5 high-tech dog training tools

Smart homes. Smart phones. Smart dogs? High-...

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Dog balancing a treat on its nose
Training
What tricks can I teach my dog?

Do you ever watch dog shows or hang out with...

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Matt Beisner, Star of Nat Geo WILD’s New Dog Impossible Series
Stories
Interview with Matt Beisner of Dog Impossible

Matt Beisner is a busy guy. He’s gotten...

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Small dog being destructive
Training
How to discipline a dog without punishment

That adage, “You catch more flies with honey...

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Puppy on leash with his owner
Training
New puppy training tips

Spring is when many people’s thoughts turn...

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woman playing hide the treat game with dog
Training
More brain games for dogs

In general, dogs instinctively know how to...

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Geralynn Cada, certified dog trainer
Stories
Interview with Geralynn Cada, certified dog trainer

Geralynn Cada, celebrates pets every day....

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A puppy meeting a kitten
Lifestyle
How to introduce a dog and cat

Welcoming a new dog to your family is...

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Large dog laying next to a woman
Happenings
Total cost of dog ownership

We love the idea of owning a dog. That cute...

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Dad petting dog
Training
4 ways to reward your dog without treats

Does your dog prefer praise or treats? My...

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Dog jumping up to meet person
Training
6 common dog behavior problems

Pet parents know, “there are no bad dogs.”...

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Dog staring at a toy
Training
4 brain games for dogs

While daily exercise is vital for Fido to...

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Chris Perondi with a stunt dog
Stories
Interview with Chris Perondi, The Stunt Dog Guy™

Chris Perondi is a difficult guy to catch up...

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Man introducing dog to girlfriend
Lifestyle
How to introduce your pet to other people

Congratulations—you’ve welcomed a new dog or...

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Woman training a dog outside
Training
Introduction to clicker training for dogs

At its core, clicker training is a way to...

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Energetic Yorkie playing outside
Training
Training your Yorkie to sit, stay, and lay

Yorkshire Terriers,...

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Small girl playing with dog in bed
Lifestyle
Choosing the perfect family dog

When choosing the perfect dog for kids,...

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Mied dog sitting on a bed @alyson.tomassetti via Twenty20
Happenings
The joys of mixed breed dogs

It seems there’s a holiday for every...

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Small dog near traffic
Training
Emergency dog commands

Teaching your dog safety cues and commands...

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Interview with Jamie Migdal of FetchFind
Stories
Interview with Jamie Migdal of FetchFind

I recently had the opportunity to interview...

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What You Need To Know About Communicating With A Deaf Dog | Figo Pet Insurance
Lifestyle
What you need to know about deaf dogs

Dogs are known for their keen awareness of...

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Dog running through the water to catch a flying disk
Training
Teaching your dog to catch flying disks

Flying through the air with the greatest of...

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Interview with Robin Bennett: Small dog training | Figo Pet Insurance
Stories
Interview with Robin Bennett: Small dog training

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Pet Professionals: Interview With Larry Kay Of Positively Woof | Figo Pet Insurance
Stories
Interview with Larry Kay of Positively Woof

Author, dog trick trainer, movie maker,...

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Focus on dog training in January | Figo Pet Insurance
Happenings
Focus on dog training in January

Dog trainers know a dog’s life is enriched...

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Practice pet safety during Hanukkah festivities
Health
Practice pet safety during Hanukkah festivities

Q: This year during Hanukkah...

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Figo Pet Insurance: Gila Kurtz, Dog is Good, Pet Industry Woman Of The Year
Stories
Interview with Gila Kurtz of Dog Is Good

We caught up with newly-named, Pet Industry...

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German Shepherd dog breed: Tips for training your German Shepherd
Lifestyle
Training your German Shepherd

Sharing your life with a German Shepherd...

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People walking responsibly with dog for fitness
Lifestyle
Learn about responsible dog ownership in September

We love our dogs, and our dogs love us. Those...

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Woman with dog looking for pet friendly activities on mobile phone
Happenings
10 apps for finding pet adventures

There’s an app for everything these days—from...

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Interview with dog trainer, Kama Rueschenberg of Club-Doggie
Stories
Interview with Kama Rueschenberg, Club-Doggie

Chances are you’ve seen those dogs on...

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Woman rewarding Husky for sitting while outside
Training
What to expect at doggy training

Walking (or being dragged by your yet-to-be-...

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Fetchfind's Lynda Lobo, dog trainer
Stories
Interview with Lynda Lobo, dog trainer

Is your dog a good canine citizen? This can...

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Golden Retriever begging from human
Training
How to find the right dog trainer

Raising a dog to be a “good citizen” is...

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Boy with German Shepherd on lawn
Health
Preventing dog bites

Q: Our previous dog was a...

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German Shepherd staring at self in video camera phone
Happenings
High-tech pet parenting

When we think of pet care, technology may not...

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Labrador Retriever retrieving a blue frisbee from the yard
Training
Go fetch! Teaching your retriever to retrieve

One of the best things about owning a dog is...

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Siberian Husky standing in the snow
Stories
Kaeto: A dog adoption story

We had just packed up our lives and moved...

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Pet given as gift for the holiday sitting under the tree
Lifestyle
Holiday pet adoption: Tips before you buy

The mental image is a familiar one—a giddy...

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Woman managing puppy behavior
Training
Management training 101: Learning to drop it

Some behaviors with dogs work best with...

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Dog waiting to be adopted in animal shelter
Lifestyle
Giving back: Expectations as an animal shelter volunteer

Pets are awesome! Ever feel like you want to...

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Pet friendly places in Denver, Colorado
Lifestyle
Roam: Pet friendly places in Denver, Colorado

Denver is a very pet friendly city. No matter...

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Dog running away from man
Happenings
Getting real about the total cost of pet ownership

When most of us think about adding a companion...

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Socializing puppies playing together
Training
Dog socialization quick tips

When you think of a properly socialized dog...

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Dog sitting under a no barking sign
Training
Bark management: Problem solving devices and methods [Part 2]

Now that you’ve figured out...

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Animal shelter volunteer pets a dog adoptee
Happenings
Work with pets? You bet!

Are you passionate about pets? So are we! I...