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Using a crate is an effective way to train and manage your pet. Crates are not just useful in providing your pet with shelter in your home or when you travel, it’s a very common and safe technique to house train your pet while it adjust to the rules of the house. Without a crate, some dogs will mistreat your home instead of showing you and your home the respect it deserves. Crate training is simple. Dogs don’t like to soil their own dens or home. This teaches the dog simple concepts like using the bathroom outdoors and not chewing...

Plenty of prospective pets are rescued and taken in by animal shelters every day, shielded from abusive and dangerous situations, and just waiting for families to give them Forever Homes. Almost every city in the United States has at least one animal shelter, so making the choice to adopt your next pet from one of these facilities is sensible, noble and necessary. Instead of getting in touch with a breeder, visiting the pet shop in your local mall or searching for a new pet on the Internet, here are 3 good reasons why your new furry friend should come from...

Using pee pads can be great for an indoor potty area for your dog, especially if you live in an apartment, need to leave your dog home during long work days or can't manage to let your dog outdoors as often as it may need. But what about if you move to a house with a generous yard, change your work schedule or increase your activity to meet your dog's bathroom needs? With patience and perseverance, you can train your dog from the pad to the yard. 10 Steps for Pad-to-Yard Transitioning Every dog is different and will have different...

All dog owners know that every four-legged family member comes with a certain amount of mess, but are some dogs naturally cleaner than others? By learning which dog breeds are the cleanest, you can choose the best furry addition to your family. Defining Dirty All dogs are at least a little messy, but how much mess any dog owner can tolerate will vary greatly. For owners with small spaces, rental homes, pet allergies or high sensitivities to mess, even a slightly messy dog may be far too dirty. The number of pets in the home, the type of breed, the...

The increasing popularity of pet reptiles means one can find them all over the world—finding homes in environments they would never survive in naturally. As the owner of a reptile, it is your responsibility to construct a substitute environment that still meets all of your reptiles' needs. Be careful to not underestimate this cost: reptiles are relatively cheap on the market (sometimes just a few dollars), but the cost of building and maintaining a suitable environment with proper heating can run into the hundreds. Meet with a veterinarian to discuss the specific needs of the reptile you are looking to...