Dealing with Destructive Chewing and Scratching

Destructive chewing and scratching are some of the most common — and most frustrating — problems pet owners face. Whether it’s a teething puppy turning your sneakers into confetti or...

Behavior Training

Dealing with destructive chewing and scratching

Seeing your couch cushions turned to confetti or your favorite pair of shoes chewed to bits is frustrating — and totally common. Whether it’s a teething puppy, a bored adult...

Behavior Training

How to Photograph Your Pet Like a Pro

Photographing pets is a little like trying to capture a perfect snowball mid-air: chaotic, joyful, and totally worth it when you get that one magical shot. Whether you use a...

Lifestyle Fun

How to Introduce Pets to Babies and Small Children (Without Losing Your Mind)

Bringing a baby home is like adding a new roommate who cries, drools, and takes naps on your schedule. If you already have a pet, that roommate is also a...

Family Advice

Sustainable Pet Ownership: Eco-Friendly Choices

When I first adopted Luna, a small, exuberant terrier mix, I didn’t think much about the trail of plastic and single-use packaging that followed us home. It was a gradual...

Lifestyle Environment

How to travel internationally with your pet

Traveling internationally with your dog or cat can feel overwhelming — I get it. I’ve packed my own anxious terrier and a spoiled tabby for flights more times than I...

Travel Advice

Pet-Friendly Plants (and Toxic Ones to Avoid)

Bringing plants into your home feels like inviting a little green calm into your life — and into your pet’s life, too. But while some greenery is perfectly safe (and...

Safety Home

Building trust with a shy or fearful animal

Helping a nervous animal feel safe and loved is one of the most rewarding — and sometimes slowest — jobs a pet owner can take on. Think of it like...

Behavior Advice