Dogs

Barking provides information on the types of dog “barkers” as well as tips for training dogs to bark on command.

Before and After You Get Your Puppy is an online textbook written by Dr. Ian Dunbar on how to raise a puppy.

Dog Behavior: A Historical View provides an interesting and insightful history on the behavior patterns in dogs.

Aggression in Dogs provides a detailed guide on aggression in dogs, including different types of aggression, risk factors in particular breeds, and tips for working with animal trainers on dog aggression.

Puppy Socialization provides information on the importance of socializing puppies.

Crate Training offers circumstances under which crate training should be utilized as well as specific tips to successfully engage dogs in this type of training.

Dogstar Daily contains insightful articles on reward-based dog training.

Dealing with Puppy Nipping and Rough Play presents tips for training puppies in the areas of nipping, biting, and other forms of rougher play.

Begging at the Table contains excellent and specific advice to support dogs in not begging for food or treats at the table.

Separation Anxiety provides insightful information on why dogs experience separation anxiety and how best to deal with this type of fear.

Turning Puppies into Great Dogs summarizes the importance of preparing puppies to be great and well-behaved dogs by presenting a puppy timeline of the types of behaviors to expect and tips for dealing with the best kinds of training and socialization.

Chewing provides information on why dogs chew as well as tips for “healthy chewing,” including the most effective types of toys.

Choosing a Dog Collar summarizes the importance of choosing an effective, comfortable and appropriate collar for dogs.

Thunderstorm Phobia in Dogs provides advice and tips for dealing with fear caused by storms.

Introducing Dogs to Cats presents tips for socializing dogs and cats—together.

Common Dog Training Myths provides insightful information debunking some of the most of common dog training myths.

Resource Guarding contains information on resource guarding, why dogs engage in resource guarding, and tips for dealing with this type of guarding in training.

Not Coming When Called provides tips and advice for how best to train dogs to come when they are called.

 

Cats

Questions and Answers About Spaying and Neutering provides information on the importance of spaying and neutering cats.

Compulsive Behavior in Cats defines the different types of compulsive behaviors in cats as well as tips for training.

Potentially Poisonous Plants compiles a list of harmful plants of which all cat owners should be aware.

Overweight Cats summarizes the importance of preventing obesity in cats as well as tips for maintaining a healthy diet.

Meowing and Yowling offers helpful information on dealing with yowling in cats.

Choosing a Cat Collar provides information on choosing the most effective and appropriate collar for cats.

Spring’s Four Common Hazards for Cats is a document which summarizes some of the most common problems cats face in the spring.

Litter Box Problems summarizes a variety of types of litter box problems cat owners face and offers tips for combating these types of issues.

Cats and Kids provides a series of excellent tips for ensuring amicability between cats and kids.

Preventive Nutrition of Dental Disease outlines the importance of dental hygiene and maintenance for cats.

Destructive Scratching presents tips on how to avoid this kind of behavior in cats.

Interactive Food Toys offers a series of tips on the most effective types of interactive food toys for cats.

Nutrition Tips for Kittens provides important tips for ensuring the health of newborn kittens. 

 

Small Animals

The Perfect Home for Small Animals provides health tips and training advice for a variety of small animals, including guinea pigs, gerbils, rats, mice, hamsters, and ferrets. 

Caring for Small Animals Through Winter is an insightful publication which offers tips and advice on the importance of maintaining proper care of small animals during the winter months.

 

Additional Resources

Pet Finder Learning Library offers a comprehensive library of resources and forums for cats, dogs, and small animals.

The Humane Society of the United States the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization and contains a variety of dog, cat, and other animal care resources.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is the largest animal rights organization and contains more than three million members and supporters.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters across the nation.

Pit Bull Rescue Center provides a wealth of educational resources and training tips and advice for a variety of bull terrier breeds, a breed which is often neglected and misunderstood.

Pet Loss Resources provides effective resources for coping with the loss of the pet, including dealing with pet loss and children, caring for an animal in the last stages of the animal’s life, and honoring a beloved pet.