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How To Potty Train A Puppy On Pads

How to Potty Train a Puppy on Pads: A Trainer's Step-by-Step Guide

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Training & Behavior

3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Come Back Faster When You Call Them

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Dog Paw Pad Injuries: Burns, Cracks, Booties, and Paw Wax

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September 21, 2024

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Training & Behavior

Building Your Dog's Confidence: 5 Essential Tips for Pet Parents

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

September 17, 2024

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Understanding Liver Failure in Dogs and Cats: A Guide for Pet Parents

September 12, 2024

Training & Behavior

From Shelter to Home: The First 24 Hours with Your New Dog

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

September 5, 2024

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Distraction-Proofing Your Pup: A Guide to Managing Canine Distractions

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How to get your Cat to Stop Screaming at You for Food

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Training & Behavior

Crate Training for Adult Dogs

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Training & Behavior

What To Do When Your Dogs Fight Over The Food Bowl

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Understanding Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or FLUTD

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Paws and Progress: How To Train Your Dog

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Senior Moments: Cognitive Decline in Older Dogs

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Heat Stroke in Dogs: Symptoms, Emergency Steps, and How to Cool a Dog Down

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How To Stop Your Dog From Counter Surfing and Stealing Food

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Confidence Building Activities For Your Shy Dog

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Keeping Your Cat Calm During Fireworks: Tips from a Veterinary Nurse

Training & Behavior

Leash walking basic

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Training & Behavior

What Is In A Name? Teaching Your Dog To Respond To Their Name

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What Is a Hot Spot on a Dog?

Training & Behavior

Top 5 Trainer Tips To Reduce Pulling While Walking Your Dog

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Training & Behavior

A Doggy Oasis: Teaching Your Dog to Relax At Home

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

How to Clean Your Pup's Ears

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Be Prepared: Building A Pet First Aid Kit

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Training & Behavior

3 Skills to Improve Your Dog's "Come"

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Training & Behavior

Preparing Your Pup for Grooming: Tips from a Dog Trainer

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Training & Behavior

4 Trainer Tips to Capture Your Dog's Attention During Walks

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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Training & Behavior

A Doggy Oasis: Teaching Your Dog to Relax At Home

Teaching your dog to relax on cue is one of the most useful skills you can build. Here's how to do it.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

How to Clean Your Pup's Ears

From understanding common ear issues to learning how to gently and thoroughly clean the ears, we provide insights to help you prevent infections and discomfort.

Dr. Hilary Jones, DVM

Be Prepared: Building A Pet First Aid Kit

Every pet parent needs a first aid kit. Learn exactly what to include and how to use it in a pet emergency.

Anmarie M., RVT

Training & Behavior

3 Skills to Improve Your Dog's "Come"

A reliable recall could save your dog's life. Learn the 3 foundational skills that make come when called work every time.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Preparing Your Pup for Grooming: Tips from a Dog Trainer

Many dogs hate grooming. A TeleTails trainer explains how to desensitize your dog to handling and grooming tools.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

4 Trainer Tips to Capture Your Dog's Attention During Walks

Does your dog get distracted on walks? Use these 4 trainer tricks to keep your dog focused during their walks.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Fat Cats: Tackling Feline Obesity for a Healthier, Happier Cat

Feline obesity causes serious health problems. A TeleTails vet explains how to safely help your overweight cat lose weight.

Is Mulch Bad for Dogs? Why Puppies Eat It and How to Stop

Most wood mulch is not poisonous, but it can block a dog's gut, and cocoa mulch is genuinely toxic. What the real risks are, and how to stop a puppy raiding the flower beds.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

3 Most Common Intestinal Parasites in Dogs and Cats

Intestinal parasites are surprisingly common in household pets! Learn the signs and symptoms and how to managed this intestinal invaders in your dogs and cats.

Training & Behavior

"Drop it" vs. "Leave it": Does Your Dog Need Both?

Drop it and leave it are different commands with different uses. A TeleTails trainer explains when and how to use each.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

5 Reasons to Teach Your Dog New Tricks

Trick training isn't just fun — it has real emotional and physical benefits. Here's why every dog should learn new tricks.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

Training & Behavior

Speedy Sitting: How To Train Your Dog to Quickly Sit

Does your dog sit slowly or need bribing? A TeleTails trainer explains how to build a fast, reliable sit command.

Kristen VanNess, KPA CTP

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