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Sometimes our pets don't understand what we expect from them, which can cause frustration and put a strain on the relationship between our pets and our family. Choose your problem below and we'll suggest some articles and products to help you solve it. For more information about training your pet, visit trainmypet.net.
Barking
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Chewing
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Chasing
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Begging
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Digging
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Weight
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Peeing
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Scratching
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Escaping
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Hyperactivity
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My dog barks too much.
Start with our article on The 5 Most Common Behavior Problems: Barking.
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Spay/neuter your dog.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Walk your dog for 30-60 minutes a day.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
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Play with your dog every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Try a different kind of exercise activity with your dog.
- Read more: Exercise Gone to the Dogs
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Teach him “Speak” and “Quiet”.
- Read more: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
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Try a bark control collar or deterrent.
- Read more: Back to School Barking
My pet chews the wrong things.
Start with our article on The 5 Most Common Behavior Problems: Chewing.
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Spay/neuter your pet.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Give your pet lots of playtime and exercise.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
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Play with your pet every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Give your pet plenty of stimulating chew toys.
- Read more: There Goes My Favorite Pair of Shoes!
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Teach him to stay away from furniture, shoes, etc.
- Read more: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
- Read more: How to Train a Cat
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Wrap cords in protective tape or covers.
- Read more: The Bean and The Bear: Eat All the Cords!
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Keep your pet away from the furniture with a mat or barrier.
- Read more: Pawz Away Indoor Barrier to the Rescue
My dog chases other animals.
Start with our article on The 5 Most Common Behavior Problems: Chasing.
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Spay/neuter your dog.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Walk your dog for 30-60 minutes a day.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
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Play with your dog every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Train your dog not to chase.
- Read more: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
- Teach him to stay in the yard to stop chasing outside.
- Control your dog on walks with a harness.
My dog begs for food.
Start with our article on The 5 Most Common Behavior Problems: Chewing.
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Spay/neuter your dog.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Walk your dog for 30-60 minutes a day.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
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Play with your dog every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Give him a toy to play with or chew during dinner.
- Read more: Toys, Toys, Toys
- Feed your dog when you eat.
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Teach your dog “Down” or “Place”.
- Read more: Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks
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Keep your dog away from the table with a mat or barrier.
- Read more: Pawz Away Indoor Barrier to the Rescue
My dog digs in the wrong places.
Start with our article on The 5 Most Common Behavior Problems: Digging.
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Spay/neuter your dog.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Walk your dog for 30-60 minutes a day.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
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Play with your dog every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Give your dog a special place where digging is allowed.
- Read more: Landscaping by Artemis
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Teach your dog not to dig.
- Read more: Correcting Unwanted Behaviors
- Keep your dog out of that area with a deterrent or barrier.
- Choose where your pet can go in the yard.
My pet is overweight.
Start with our infographic: Is Your Pet Overweight?.
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Spay/neuter your pet.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
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Walk your pet every day.
- Read more: Take The Lead with Your Dog
- Read more: How to Walk Your Cat: It’s Easier Than You Think
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Play with your pet every day.
- Read more: How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Pet
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Use agility training to exercise your dog.
- Read more: Taking Playtime to the Next Level
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Choose a diet food.
- Read more: Pet Food: The Good, The Bad and The Healthy
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Restrict your pet's calories.
- Read more: Control Your Pet’s Weight with Food
- Feed your pet several small meals.
- Install an electronic fence to give your pet more exercise and freedom.
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Use low-calorie treats, especially when training.
- Read more: Top 10 Ways to Use a Lickety Stik
- Get professional help for obese pets.
My cat pees outside the litterbox.
Start with this article: Solve Your Cat’s Litter Box Problem.
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Spay/neuter your cat to prevent spraying.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
- Go to the vet to make sure your cat doesn’t have a UTI.
- Give your cat lots of playtime and exercise.
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Regularly clean the litterbox or add another litterbox.
- Read more: 5 Reasons to Love Automatic Litter Boxes
- Clean soiled areas with a special ammonia-neutralizing cleaner.
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Keep your cat away from areas with a mat or barrier.
- Read more: The Bean and The Bear: Destroying the Carpet
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Minimize your cat’s stress level and household changes.
- Read more: Decoding Your Cat’s Behavior
My cat scratches the wrong things.
Start with this article: 10 Ways To Make Your Cat Happy.
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Spay/neuter your cat.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
- Give your cat lots of playtime and exercise.
- Buy a variety of scratching posts.
- Place a scratching post next to where she scratches.
- Put sticky tape, tinfoil, or plastic wrap on what she scratches.
- Trim her nails more often.
- Put nail caps on her nails.
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Train your cat not to scratch there.
- Read more: How to Train a Cat
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Keep your cat away from the area with a mat or barrier.
- Read more: The Bean and The Bear: Destroying the Carpet
My cat escapes the house.
Start with this article: 10 Ways To Make Your Cat Happy.
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Spay/neuter your cat.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
- Give your cat lots of playtime and exercise.
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Always keep your cat inside for consistent training.
- Read more: Correcting Unwanted Behaviors
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Keep your cat away from the door with a mat or barrier.
- Read more: Pawz Away Indoor Barrier to the Rescue
- Teach your cat to stay on your property.
- Give your cat safe outdoor time on a leash.
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Make sure your cat has a collar and tags.
- Read more: Can I See Your ID?
My cat keeps me up at night.
Start with this article: 10 Ways To Make Your Cat Happy.
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Spay/neuter your cat.
- Read more: 3 Reasons You Should Fix Your Pet
- Give your cat lots of playtime and exercise.
- Let your cat explore outside for exercise.
- Give your cat safe outdoor time on a leash.
- Set an automatic feeder for breakfast.
DISCLAIMER: PetSafe® brand make no guarantees that these methods will work for your pet and your unique situation. This solution finder is provided for informational purposes only. Consult with a pet professional such as your veterinarian or a certified animal trainer, especially if there might be a medical problem involved.
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