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Training

How to Fit a Gentle Leader® Headcollar

One of the most common issues we see with the PetSafe® Gentle Leader® is dogs don’t like to wear it. Taking time to get your dog comfortable with the headcollar is the first step in fitting it correctly.

Health

PetSafe® Drinkwell® pet fountains keep the slow burn of pet dehydration at bay

Top Gifts for Your Dog This Christmas

Don't forget your pets this holiday! Here are our top gift ideas.

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Health

Cold Weather Clothing for Your Pets

Fido Fleece dog sweaters keep your pet snug and warm during cold winter walks.

Training

Important Tips for First-Time Pet Owners

Exercise Gone to the Dogs

Pet Care

How to Get Your Cat to Use An Automatic Litter Box: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to acclimate your cat to an automatic litter box, using methods that keep their well-being at the forefront.

Pet Care

Bengal Cat Breed Overview

The Bengal cat is a distinct and highly sought-after breed known for their leopard-like spots and lively behavior. This breed is well-suited for families and active individuals, as Bengals require stimulation and space to explore.

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Making Sense of Dental Care Toys & Treats

When you go into the dental aisle at your local pet retailer, you're faced with a whole host of choices. Toys, specially-designed treats and dental appliances like toothbrushes and dental wipes are all vying for you attention - and your dollar. So which of these are worth the effort, and which are just hype? Read on to help make some sense of the issue.

Training

All in the family: Canine Aggression to Family Members

There is no doubt that many people view their dogs as family members. In fact many of my clients often use the term "four-legged children" when describing their pets. A recent journal article in Science demonstrated that both people and their dogs experience an increase in the natural bonding hormone oxytocin after a period of interaction. Some researchers theorize the familiar canine characteristics of large eyes, playfulness, and retention of other juvenile traits promote a relationship similar to that of a parent and child. Although the interaction is often very strong and relatively peaceful, just like any other relationship, there can be periods of conflict.

How to Prevent Dog Bites

Training

Pet Door Training Made Fun and Simple

Pet Care

15 Long Haired Cat Breeds to Adore

This guide dives into the fascinating world of long-haired cats, exploring what makes each breed special. Whether you're a lifelong cat lover or considering bringing a furry friend into your home for the first time, you can discover the perfect long-haired companion for your lifestyle.

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Health

How Microchips & I.D. Tags Save Lives

Have you ever had a pet go missing? Each year, millions of pets get lost or separated from their owners and homes. Some manage to get back home, while for others, their fate remains a mystery to their loving families. I'd like to share a few tips and pointers about microchips that may help reunite you with a lost pet. I'll also provide some tips for steps to take if your pet does become lost.

Health

Can Dental Toys & Treats Really Help with Bad Teeth?

When you were growing up, your parents probably told you to brush your teeth after every meal. But what about your dog and cat? Many people don't know that pets need dental care too. Dental disease in pets starts the same way as it does in people: poor oral hygiene. And poor oral hygiene leads to periodontal disease.

Health

Prevent Pet Poisoning

Poisoning is a common reason for pets to make a trip to their local veterinary ER, especially around the holiday season. The National Animal Poison Control Center handled 180,000 cases of animal poisoning in 2013. Don't let your pet become a statistic. Read on to learn some of the more common poisonings that pets encounter plus specific tips on how to pet proof your home to prevent poisonings.

Health

Seizures and Epilepsy: What Are They & How Are They Treated?

In 18 years of veterinary ER work, I've dealt with a lot of scared people. But some of the most frightened pet owners that I can remember are those who just witnessed their dog (or, rarely, cat) have their first seizure.

Health

In Harm’s Way: The Story of Shadow the Injured Police Dog

Find out what happens to Shadow the canine cop when he's shot on the job and Dr. Tony's team does everything they can to save him.

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Canine Parvovirus: What Is It and How Can Your Dog Avoid It?

The word “Parvo” strikes fear into the hearts of dog owners everywhere. Parvo is a deadly disease that usually strikes young, unvaccinated puppies and has a mortality rate with treatment of about 30-40%.

Jack and Lil: Bake Your Own Happy Howliday Cookies!

Celebrate the holidays with these peanut butter puppy treats!

Health

What to Do If Your Pet Has an Orthopedic Injury

Just like humans, pets can suffer from broken bones, torn ligaments, and dislocated joints. What are the first steps you should take, common injuries, and average costs from orthopedic injuries?

Crafty Tails: Make a Personalized Scarf with Your Pet on It!

With a little sewing DIY skills, you can to learn how to make your own personalized scarf with your pet on it.

Jack and Lil: The Nose Knows

I just completed scent discrimination classes at my local kennel club. What fun we had! I will put Jack in a room, then go around the house hiding treat filled Easter eggs. I then instruct him to “Find It” as he hunts around the house looking for goodies.

Pet Care

Adopt a Pet for National Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month

Health

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day

Healthy eating and exercise is just as important for your pets as it is for you! October 8 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day raising awareness on pet weight issues.

Health

Pet Hydration Awareness Month, Why Now?

Each time you reach for your bottle of water to keep yourself healthy and hydrated, think of your pet. These furry guys depend on us for access to fresh water. This July, join PetSafe in our quest to bring more awareness to Pet Hydration.

Pet Care

Fur Family Meets New Family

While family additions might be exciting for the people, our dogs might have a different view. If you’re introducing a new baby to the family, you’ll really want to do some prep work.

Training

Potty Training for Apartment Pets

Getting your dog outside to potty is a hassle when you live in a high rise or don't have a yard. Indoor potty training products can help!

Introducing: Jack and Lil

Training

Potty Train Your Dog the Easy Way!

Once you get your potty training system, you’ll no longer have to worry about your puppy peeing on the carpet, your senior dog struggling down the back steps to the yard, or walking down your apartment stairs to the yard.

Our Favorite Cat Videos

We bring you the best PetSafe videos featuring our favorite furry feline friends!

Health

How to Keep Your Pet Hydrated!

How much water does your pet drink? Dehydration in our pets can be very dangerous. Learn how to keep your pet healthy in the summer heat.

BlogPaws 2014

The Blog Paws 2014 conference was a blast! You'll never guess what kind of animal we met wearing a harness.

Pet Care

Here’s to a Happy Mother’s Day!

Pet parents deserve a special day, too.

Ground Dog Day!

We celebrate Ground Dog Day at PetSafe. Will we see the dog's shadow for 6 more hours of meetings?

Cheers to Our Customers!

Who's behind the phone when you call to ask about installing a pet door or troubleshooting your in-ground fence? Meet some of our fabulous Customer Care associates.

Global Pet Expo 2014

This week the PetSafe® Brand team headed south to Orlando, Florida to bask in the glow of the 2014 Global Pet Expo.

23 Years of Success to Celebrate!

At PetSafe, we've come a long way from our humble beginnings.

Behind the Scenes: Dogs Helping at Work

Another great thing about having dogs in the office? It's a good place to find talent for any upcoming video shoots.

5 Steps to Achieve Your Pet & Personal Resolutions

Put these 5 steps in place so that your 2014 is an exceptional year for you and your pets.

Merry Christmas from PetSafe!

For the procrastinators who are still looking for that perfect present for your furry friend, here are some of our top-selling PetSafe products for 2013.

Holiday Pet Adoptions: Are You Prepared?

In February of 2011, I met a dog who would change my life.

Training

Pet Training Tips for the Holiday Hustle and Bustle!

Fall Into Savings, Not on Your Face

Holiday Survival Guide: Pet Proofing to the Rescue!

Social Media and PetSafe

Christmas Through the Dog's Eyes

Behind the Scenes at PetSafe: The Pet Loo

If These Dogs Could Talk, You Wouldn't Need PetSafe

Treating Without Tricking Your Dog

Winter Preparations for Your In-Ground Fence

Don't Forget the Dogs: Treating the Whole Family

PetSafe Sponsors K9 Cancer Walk

Behind the Camera

PetSafe Names Editor in Chief of Paw Print Blog

Senior Years: Saying Goodbye to Schuyler

PTSD and Pets: Finding Comfort in Our Furry Friends

Post Bark For Your Park - When the Barking Subsides, the REAL barking begins

Love Shines Through Loss: Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

Play

Pet Boarding Made Simple

Foods You Should Never Give your Cat or Dog

The Guide to Camping with Your Dogs

The Guide to Working with Your Dog

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Cat Litter Types

Play

Does Your Dog Play Nice?

Top 8 Things You Need For the Dog Park

What Are the Perfect Products for You and Your Pet?

What We’ve Been Waiting 192 Days to Tell You

How to Succeed at Off-Leash Play

Happy National Puppy Day: Socialize Your Puppy

How to Love Your Pet Unconditionally

How Do You Celebrate a Fur-iversary?

How to Beat Your Pet’s Winter Boredom

Fearful Dogs

Fall in Love with a Well Trained Pet

What Cat Breed Is Best for your Home?

Facebook & Twitter Cat Photo Contest

Is Your Pet Ready to Be Dressed Up?

FroliCat® DART Review

What Is Your Dog’s New Year’s Resolution?

Tips for Getting Your Indoor Cat to Exercise

Easter-Proof Your Pet

What Is Your Dog Trying to Tell You: Barking Basics

Health

Surviving the Dog Days of Summer

Summer is almost here and you know what that means: it’s time to have fun in the sun! That also means it’s time to start getting ready to protect your furry family from the harsh summer sun.

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Pet Care

Every Day Is Bring Your Dog to Work Day at PetSafe® HQ

My dog, Buckley, joins me at my office at PetSafe nearly every day. In fact, Buck, a 3 year old French bull dog, is sleeping under my desk as I write this. When I tell people I can bring my dog to work every day, I usually get lots of questions. So if you want the inside scoop on bringing your dog to work, here it is!

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Dog Park Benefits: How Barking for a Park Can Help You, Your Pet, and Your Community

Most people probably see a dog park as a fun place for a dog to run and play off-leash, but do you know how beneficial they are to you and your community? A great playground for your pal, dog parks also offer you a way to makeover your dog and your town. Helping to create better behaved pets, a more pet-friendly city and shelters that can work more efficiently it’s time for your community to open a dog park.

Learning How to Learn

Welcome to our blog, where we share ideas, opinions, observations, musings, and discoveries from an amazing group of animal lovers.

Summer Movie Madness: Learning from Pets in Film

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Travel Woes: What to Do If Your Pet Goes Missing on Vacation

Pet Care

PetSafe Ethos Fund: Help a Pet. Show the World.

Our shelters and communities are under-resourced and unable to respond effectively to pet overpopulation. To help make pets in these overpopulated shelters more adoptable, we created the Ethos Fund. The PetSafe Ethos Fund will give support to these homeless animals by providing funds and necessary products to make sheltered pets happier and more adoptable.

Training

Basic Obedience Training: At Last! An Obedient, Happy Dog

Basic obedience training is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your dog. Training strengthens the bond between you and your pet by building understanding and mutual respect. It can open up a means of communication that can become a solid foundation for solving any behavior problems that might arise.

Pet Care

Breed All About It: The Year of the Whippet

Whippets are rather independent. They are certainly trainable, but are easily distracted. And, because they have the fastest acceleration of all dogs (they’ve been clocked at over 35 mph), you would be wise to NEVER let them off-lead unless you’re in an enclosed area. They are also loyal, curious, expressive, love to snuggle, and simply adorable. Armed with this knowledge, in August of last year, I began to search for a whippet pup.

Health

How to Protect Your Pet during Hunting Season

Hunting season is in full swing across the country. For some pets this means joining their owners on the hunt (if that's your dog, check out SportDOG's hunting dog gear). But for most pets, especially those in rural areas, this means some areas are now off limits. Even though hunters are encouraged to recognize their target before they shoot, here are some things you can do to protect you and your pet.

Fan Photo Friday: T-Bone, Chad, Bailey, Flash, Louie

Check out the winners for the latest fan photo day!

Health

Thanksgiving Recipes for the Dogs

Tomorrow you will probably be looking for a good way to store and get rid of the leftovers from your feast. You will also be really tempted to feed your dog from the table. To help, we recently offered our advice on how to keep your furry friend safe during your meal. We also had another idea. How about you fix your dog a Thanksgiving dinner of his own?

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Winterize Your Pet

Most of us can relate to how tough the bitter cold temperatures and frigid winds of winter are on us. Unfortunately, these conditions can be even tougher on pets. Some dogs love the cold weather and others prefer the warmth of the indoors. All have to go out sometimes and it is important you know how to protect them from cold weather hazards.

Your New Year’s Resolution: Help Your Dog Get Healthy

Health

Bake Holiday Treats with Your Pets

With the holidays approaching, we do all sorts of baking for family and friends. But don’t forget the four legged members of the family! This is an easy recipe to make for your dogs, or when going to someone’s house during the season, take some for their dog! You will be welcomed anytime! Here are the ingredients you will need for Fibol's Peanut Butter Cookies.

Awakening the Body and the Mind

Training Tools Strengthen the Human-Animal Bond

Can We Really Trust Remote Trainers?

Theo’s Remote Trainer Success Story

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Falling in Love with Puppy Breath

Be Prepared, Not Scared

Meet Our Vet, Dr. Erica Shoults

6 Signs Your Pet Could Be in Pain

It Isn't Just Us; Pets Are the BEST Marketers!

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Health

Safe and Secure: The Right Fence for Your Dog

As an ER vet, I've seen too many dogs injured or killed because of improper fencing. Which fence is best for you and your pet?

Diabetic Alert Dogs: Training Dogs to Think!

Lights, Camera, Action! Behind the Scenes of a Doggy Photo Shoot

Training with a Tone

Mardi Growl Pet Parade

Is Your Containment System Ready for Spring?

Lessons Learned from Presidential Dogs

How to Find the Right Containment System for You in 5 Minutes

It’s That Time Again: How to Prepare Your Dog for Flea & Tick Season

Is It Good for the Dogs?

Potty Mouth: Is Your Pet House Broken or Inside Broken?

And The Winners of the Scavenger Hunt Are…

Do You Protect Your Pet from the Dangerous Spots in Your House & Yard?

Can’t Keep Up? Maintain Your Pet’s Eating Schedule with These 3 Tips

Is It All Fun and Games? Find Out If Your Pet Is a Good Playmate

Play That Trains Your Puppy

Nothing like a Mother’s Love

Premier’s Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Help Your Dog Beat Summer’s Heat

Are You Doing All You Can to Protect Your Cat?

Charlie Loves His Containment System. What About Your Pet?

How to Make a Go Kit for Your Pets

The How-To Guide for Hiking with Your Pets

Remembering and Learning from Our Heroes

Moving Day!

FroliCat® Products on Your Local News!

10 Boredom Busters for Kids and Pets

Do Fireworks Make Your Pet Nervous?

Training

Pawz Away® Pet Proofing Barrier to the Rescue

When we got Morgan, our first German Shepherd, she was 18 months old and we had 3 Greyhounds. It was definitely a culture shock for everyone involved. Greyhounds are sweet, biddable dogs and Morgan always had a way of thinking she knew better than we did. However, she quickly became very attached to my husband and me as well as our Greyhounds. I firmly believe that she’d do anything to protect us, even if it meant she’d be hurt. That’s just how she is wired, and we love her for it - most of the time.

How Training Saves Lives

Three Most Common Dog Allergies

Wedding Bells and Barks

Find the Perfect Dog House

Foster Puppies!!! Part 3

How to Save on Veterinarian Bills

Welcome to the World, Foster Puppies: Part 4

Training

Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks

Natalie and Emma have been really busy learning from each other the past few months. Read on to see what they have accomplished with their training.

Pet Care

Breed All About It: A Face Only A Mother Could Love

Robin loves Buckley and everything about her brachy breed. Over the last few years of life together, they have learned a few tips to help other owners care for their short-faced pets.

Health

5 Warning Signs Your Pet Is Lost in the Hustle and Bustle

How can you tell if your dog feels left out in the Christmas task list, or in any other busy season of life? Dogs can get depressed and stressed just like we can.

Pet Care

An Unexpected Guest: Lazarus Part 1

When Lazarus first wondered in to Jon and Kristi's lives on a Saturday afternoon, he was skinny and very sick. Read about his rescue and transformation.

Health

Canine Physical Therapy: Helping Dogs Heal

Following an injury or surgery, physical therapy can be a game-changer for recovery time. And physical therapy makes a difference for recovering dogs too. At The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) in Knoxville, physical therapy is prescribed for dogs now more than ever.

What Scares Your Pet?

In Emma’s short life, she has explored and discovered many things she loves – like swimming! However, there have also been a few situations where she isn’t comfortable and is obviously afraid.

Pet Care

Breed All About It: Sporting Dogs

Now that I’ve lived with a Spaniel, they may just be my life time love. If you are like me and have fallen in love with these crazy energetic, curly fur balls or another sporting dog breed, then here are a few things to keep in mind.

Health

Dog Collars: A Clear and Present Danger

Have you ever wondered “how dangerous it would be if my dog’s collar ever became caught on something?” The sad fact is that many dog owners find out the answers to these questions when it is too late.

Thankful for Dog Poop

Protecting Your Yard and the 4-Legged Furries

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Last week to Bark For Your Park: 15 Ideas to Boost Your Barks

Training

Don’t Miss Out on the Best in Your Dog: Explore Life without a Leash

Ask about using an electronic collar for training a dog, and you're sure to get some interesting answers, ranging from “It is a great tool and works like an invisible leash” to “I am not sure about them, maybe as a last resort.” The more commonly held thought is “I don’t want to have to shock or hurt my dog in order to train it.” What most people don't realize is that today’s remote collars are very similar in design and do not need to cause pain to the dog in order to be effective or aid learning.

Health

Holiday DIY Homemade Pet Treats

This holiday season, experiment with some pet treat receipes instead of that 5-hour-long pie recipe! We found some delicious and healthy treats that your pets will love! These recipes include all the favorite fall ingredients like pumpkin, apples, turkey and more.

Bark For Your Park: From the Other Side of the Fence

Black Cats: Setting the Record Straight

While Hollywood does its best to associate black cats with Jack-O-Lanterns and Halloween, and the commercial fall decorating industry would have us associate them with witches and broomsticks, we as pet lovers know that the only thing suspicious about a black cat is how their fur always ends up where you least expect it. To those who may still harbor superstitious notions towards our feline friends, allow me to introduce you to 3 examples of respectable, highly loveable cats that I’ve met or seen over the years to disprove the theory that black cats are unlucky.

The Healthy Hound and Frisky Feline: Protecting Your Pet from the Flu

How to Win Bark For Your Park

How to Design a Dog Park

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Health

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Holiday Safety for Pets

It may only be December 4, but many of us put up our Christmas trees a week ago. We know the stockings will soon be hung on the mantle, and our homes will slowly turn into a glittery, holiday tinsel town between now and the end of December. Yet all of the decorations and Christmas festivities bring a whole new world, which can be quite dangerous, for your pet to explore. We wanted to bring you a few helpful hints for keeping your decorations, tree, parties, and gifts safe for your pets.

Top 5 Uses for Pet Barriers

7 Safety Tips to Remember When Grilling around Pets

Preventing Dog Food Holiday Disasters

When dog owner George Kingsley of Brooklyn, N.Y., took his 5-year-old pug Sophie to a friend's holiday party last December, he was looking forward to the punch. What he didn't expect was that Sophie would enjoy it as much as he did. Read on for some doggy don'ts and do's to keep your dog's health hearty throughout this festive season.

Training

The best way to corral your pal: PetSafe® containment systems

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Should I Get My Pet Spayed or Neutered?

This simple surgical procedure keeps our pets happier and healthier and helps bring the cycle of pet overpopulation to an end once and for all.

Door + Containment System = Freedom

Behind the Paw: Keeping Up with the Joneses Campaign

Come With Me, Kitty!

Keeping Your Animals Safe This Week

Give Your Garden to the Dogs

Control Your Pet’s Weight With Food

Increase Productivity: Take Your Dog to Work

PetSafe® Black Tie & Tails Gala Leaves Tails Wagging

Health

10 Natural Ways to Prevent Pests | Treat Yard Fleas

Spring means flowers, fun with Fido, and... fleas (not to mention ticks, ants, and plenty of other pests to bug you and your dog.) Instead of reaching for expensive chemical pesticides, consider using natural products that are not only a safer option for your pets but are also easy on your budget.

Training

The 6 Ways an Easy Walk Harness® Can Make Walks Easier

Health

How to Preserve Your Pet’s Heart in a Diamond Forever

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Pet Care

Tips for Traveling with a Dog That is Sight or Hearing Impaired

Breed All About It: Facing Smashed-in Faces

Fan Photo Friday: Buddy, Ricky Bobby, Lulu, Teddy, and Cyrus

Check out this month's fan photo winners!

Training

Take Your Dog to Work!

Meet the office dogs who make it a joy to work at PetSafe. You might be inspired to bring your dog to work too.

Happy Birthday, PetSafe! Here Are 21 Fun Facts about Our Company

Top Gifts for Dad

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Health

The 12 Disasters of Christmas

There are many potential hazards that our pets have a higher likelihood of being exposed to during the holidays. To help you remember how to best care for your pet this season, here are the 12 Disasters of Christmas to ensure you keep your “true love” safe, healthy and happy.

Pet Care

Why Is My Cat Pooping on My Bed?

Why would a cat choose your bed as a bathroom? Before you worry that your beloved pet is out to spite you, let’s explore some of the common and solvable reasons behind this distressing behavior.

Pet Care

How Often Should You Let Your Dog Out to Pee

The frequency with which your dog needs potty breaks can depend on several factors including their age, breed, size, and overall health. But how often should you really be opening the door to let them do their business?

Pet Care

Savannah Cat Breed Overview

Whether you’re a seasoned cat owner or considering your first pet, understanding the Savannah is essential to meeting their needs and fully appreciating this amazing breed.

Pet Care

Exotic Cat Breeds: Top 10 Unique Pets for Your Home

Discover the charm and distinct personalities of the top 10 exotic cat breeds. From Bengal to Sphynx, identify the ideal feline friend to enrich your living space. Dive into the world of unique pets with PetSafe.

Training

4 Common Questions About Crystal Cat Litter Boxes

Training

Compare and Contain: Picking the Right Fence for You and Your Pet

Picking the perfect containment system for your pet and your needs can be tricky. Accounting for your pet’s temperament, containment size, cost and more, you may find yourself asking: “What’s so deluxe about Deluxe?” Or “why go wired when wireless is so much easier to setup?” We've come up with this guide to simplify your search.

Pet Care

Cat Pooping Outside Litter Box: Understanding Litter Box Issues

Has your cat started to avoid their litter box, choosing surprising spots around the house for their bathroom breaks instead? This guide will walk you through understanding why your cat might be avoiding their litter box and offer tips to help restore your home to a peaceful state.

Training

Why is Your Dog Barking?

Barking is a way dogs tell us they are hungry or thirsty, need some love, or want to go outside and play. They can also alert us to potential security threats or intruders. If we can interpret a dog barking sound, it helps us to distinguish between nuisance barking and when our dog is trying to share important communication.

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With a Portable Wireless Fence, You CAN Camp with Your Dog!

I love seeing people bring their dogs to campgrounds nowadays. But how do you keep your dog safe at the campground? How can you keep him from wandering off and getting into trouble?

Become the Top Dog in the Last Month of Bark For Your Park

Training

Training Tool Choices: The Harness or The Head Collar?

Pet Care

Essential Tips for First-Time Pet Owners

There are few things as exciting as becoming a pet owner for the first time. It’s the beginning of a journey that involves love, companionship, and care. But you can’t just haphazardly adopt a new pet. In order to make sure both you and your pet are happy together, you need to know what’s right for you, whether you can provide all that the animal needs, and how to make them comfortable as soon as they walk through your front door.

Celebrate National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Pet Care

What’s the Best Dog Training Collar for You? The Pros and Cons of Different Dog Collars

Seeing Your Dog with Fresh Eyes

Pet Care

Cats 101: Understanding Basic Cat Behavior

Are you thinking about adopting a cat or a kitten, but you've never had one before? Cats are great companions and will provide you with unconditional entertainment and affection. Here are a few basic cat behaviors that you should know about before bringing home your new pet.

Pet Care

How To Stop Cat From Peeing On Carpet

Have you ever walked into a room only to be greeted by the unmistakable scent of cat urine on your carpet? You're not alone. Many cat owners face the puzzling and often frustrating issue of their feline friends deciding the carpet is as good a place as any for a bathroom break.

Pet Care

Stories of a Cat’s Love & Devotion

We asked our customers to share with us a stories of how their cat help them through difficult times. These stories of a cat's devotion, unconditional love and compassion moved us to tears and made us happy that we work with such a wonderful community of cat-guardians and protectors.

Paw Print Blog’s Best Posts

Don't miss our top 5 posts from 2013.

Health

Surviving the Fourth of July Fireworks with Your Pet

Independence Day is nearly here. Americans will celebrate the day in many ways. Some will spend the day at the lake or on the beach. Others will invite their friends and family over for a summer feast cooked on the grill. After the sun goes down, many people will gather outside to admire the fireworks that light up the night sky. While humans will enjoy the sights, our canine friends may become stressed out and fearful. Here are some ways you can prepare for the Independence Day fireworks with your pet.

Pet Care

10 Fluffy Cat Breeds That Will Warm Your Heart

Whether you're a seasoned pet parent or considering adding a new furry member to your family, this guide will help you discover the perfect fluffy companion. So, let's dive into the world of the softest, most cuddle-worthy cats that can fill your home with love, joy, and lots of fur.

Health

Don’t want to see your kitty suffer? A cat fountain can prevent urinary agony

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5 Ways to Keep Your Cat From Escaping

Here Comes the Bride… and Her Dog!

Training

Clicker Fever

When putting my clicker skills to use with a more domestic animal, I chose the Clik Stik® as my tool of choice, and attempted to do some target training with our neighbor’s dog, Deacon. Deacon is a 6 year old German Shepherd/Lab mix that was rescued from the Richmond SPCA when he was 3 years old.

Innovation Station: Who Invents Your Pet’s Products?

August is Inventor’s Month and we’re lucky to have an entire team dedicated to Innovation at Radio Systems Corporation, makers of the PetSafe Brand. We receive hundreds of product ideas each year, and the Innovations Department decides which ones have value. Then, they make it happen.

Q&A with Pet Doors

We asked our Pet Access Category Manager to tell us a little bit about herself, her group, pet doors, and other fun facts. Read on to hear her story.

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How Often Should Cats Poop? Understand Your Cat’s Health

As a devoted cat parent, you might have found yourself pondering, "How often should my cat use the litter box?" It's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer, as the frequency of a cat's bowel movements can vary widely depending on several factors.

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How To Dispose of Cat Litter: Eco-Friendly Tips

This guide explores various methods to manage cat litter disposal efficiently and eco-friendly, ensuring that the solutions we choose are not only practical but also kind to the Earth.

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Where Did That Toy Go?

As an emergency vet, one of the most common medical problems that we see in the clinic is the case of a dog or cat who's chewed up a toy or eaten something they shouldn't and is now vomiting. Here's how to keep your dog or cat safe from eating something they shouldn't and save a trip to the emergency vet.