Pet Articles

What do you say when you’re feeling afraid? Threatened? Lonely? Hungry? Playful?Humans have a range of options to verbalize their feelings. Aside from a whimper or a whine, dogs have just one means of audible communication: barking. As any dog lover knows, they can adjust the tone, tempo and volume...

Wild adult canines don’t bark, unlike their domesticated kin. The lack of a natural counterpart to barking in domestic dogs means early humans selectively bred dogs for traits that ultimately included barking as a way to communicate with our modern best friends. Anyone who lives near or with a...

It’s piquant and has a distinctive bouquet. It has excellent mouth feel, is quite pleasing on the palate and even packs extra protein. But regardless of its culinary appeal, it’s cat scat from the litter box and your dog has no business chowing it down.Those sought-after litter critters can...

Barking, peeing and pullingSometimes they bark up the wrong trees, pee in the worst possible places and try to pull your shoulders from their sockets.But deep in every dog is a heart that just wants to please, and PetSafe® dog and puppy training tools and techniques can help bring the best out of...

Are you considering an addition to the family?  Bringing a pet into your home is a big step, and it’s important to do some thinking before making the leap. You need to be prepared so it’s a smooth transition and everyone is happy.  Here’s how to make good choices and ensure your life and home are...

Cat parents unanimously agree that while cats are great companions and fun to be around, no one wants a stinky litter box in their home. Consequently, litter box odor control is key. The right litter for your cat is one that effectively absorbs urine, neutralizes odors and is convenient to change....

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.