PetDoors Blog

Most dogs experience the urge to chase cats, especially breeds with strong drives to pursue what they consider as prey (aka: small animals). For...

You have just brought home the newest member of your family– an adorable little puppy. You want to get started on training your dog as soon as poss...

While dogs and cats are famous for not getting along, dogs and cats living together are actually possible and very common. If you’re looking to add...

An indoor cat doesn’t need to miss out on all the outdoor fun! Training your cat to walk on a leash is a great way to safely take them outside for ...

Does your dog jump up at the door and scratch up the nice paint and polish? This is a more common problem than you think and has root causes in iss...

Jumping is one of the most common behavior complaints from dog owners. Many dogs jump up onto people when they are excited or over-stimulated. Whil...

Picture this: You’ve spent weeks selecting the perfect pet door for your home—choosing the right brand, measuring your pet—the whole nine yards. Y...

When it comes to maintaining our dogs’ happiness, one of the most prominent considerations for dog owners is their freedom. We want them to have a...

Experiencing problems with your dog lashing out or biting new people that come into your home? As scary as this seems for whoever experiences...

Cats are stubborn, and they want their way. As independent thinkers, it is difficult to train cats the same way one would train a dog. No matter h...

Does your dog bark whenever the doorbell rings? Or whenever a package arrives? Or whenever someone just walks by your house? It probably seem...

On June 5, 2016, competitive dog runner Brian Duff and his Weimaraner dog, Kaydom, pushed each other to complete a 4:13 mile at the State Street Do...

Want to learn some fun tricks to teach your dog that are a bit different than the classic “sit, stay, roll-over?” Don’t know where to start? “Cove...

Co-authored by Stephen Daily and Heather Kalinowski (Trupanion) At some point or another, every dog owner has thought about taking their dog to the...

Getting your dog not to beg during meal times is not an easy task. When they need something, begging behavior comes naturally. Like most training ...

A pet door can be the perfect solution for busy pet owners and active pets. When pets are able to let themselves out, a range of issues are solved. The result is more independence for both the pet and the owner. Some of the benefits of pet doors include: • No longer having to schedule and plan around letting the pet out • No more sudden wake-ups in the middle of the night • Fewer messes to clean up in the home • More freedom and more exercise for pets While all those benefits sound great, some pets take to pet doors much more easily than others. Pet door problems and lack of use can happen for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common:

January isn't just the beginning of a new year, but it also marks a month of raising awareness for the socialization and training of man's best fri...

Help Your Pet Cope with Separation Anxiety  Most pets are happy when their owners and family members return home. But, if your dog or cat is a litt...

They bark. They have accidents. They scratch and claw. They use things that they’re not supposed to chew as chew toys. They might even get a little...