Training & Behavior

Training & Behavior focuses on humane, reliable approaches that help pets learn and owners communicate clearly. Find step-by-step guides for crate training, housebreaking, leash walking, and basic commands, plus strategies to manage barking, aggression, separation anxiety, and litter box problems. Emphasizing positive reinforcement and consistency, PetlyGuide offers easy routines, troubleshooting checklists, and activity ideas to build confidence and improve behavior for dogs and cats of all ages.

Blue Heeler Temperament: Key Traits & Tips Guide

Blue heeler temperament combines high energy, sharp intelligence, deep loyalty, and protective instincts—plus training tips.

Bulldog Temperament: What Every Owner Should Know

Bulldog temperament mixes affectionate laziness with stubborn charm; simple health, training, and social tips for a happy pet.

French Bulldog Temperament: What to Expect Guide

French bulldog temperament: low‑energy dog with a stubborn streak. Find out how they act around people, other pets, and training.

Australian Shepherd Temperament: Key Insights

Australian shepherd temperament mixes high energy, keen intelligence, and loyalty; learn how to meet their exercise and social needs.

Golden Retriever Temperament: What You Need to Know

Golden retriever temperament is friendly, playful, and gentle with shedding—learn key traits, health tips, and if they fit home.

German Shepherd Temperament: What to Expect & How to Manage

Get insight into German shepherd temperament: loyalty, intelligence, energy, training, socialization and health tips for a dog.

Dog Training: Practical Tips, Classes & What to Expect

Practical dog training advice, class comparisons, online courses, and DIY tools to keep your pup happy, safe, and well‑behaved.

How to Socialize a Dog: Simple Steps for a Happy Pup

How to socialize a dog with simple steps that boost confidence, calm anxiety, and turn walks into fun, stress‑free adventures.

Puppy Socialization Classes: Benefits & Choosing One

Enroll your puppy in socialization classes to boost confidence, curb fear, and enjoy a well‑behaved companion for life.

Puppy Socialization Checklist by Age – Complete Guide

Use our puppy socialization checklist by age to introduce sounds, people, surfaces, and other dogs safely from 3 weeks to 5 months.

Puppy Socialization Week by Week: A Friendly Guide

Follow our puppy socialization week by week plan to safely expose your pup to people, sounds and other dogs from 3 to 12 weeks.

How to Socialize Your Puppy With Other Dogs Today

How to socialize your puppy with other dogs: use spots, leashed parallel walks, tasty rewards and playdates for confidence.

Socializing Puppies Before They Are Fully Vaccinated

Get safe tips for socializing puppies before they are fully vaccinated, ensuring fun exposure while protecting against disease.

How to Socialize a Puppy with Humans – Simple Steps

How to socialize a puppy with humans using steps, safe greetings, and a printable checklist to build confidence from week three.

Essential Puppy Socialization Checklist: Your Step‑by‑Step Guide

Download the puppy socialization checklist to guide milestones of sounds, surfaces and people. Printable PDF makes tracking simple.

How to Get Cat to Use Scratching Post Reddit Tips

How to get cat to use scratching post reddit style: simple tips, right material and reward tricks to protect your furniture.