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Sit! Stay! Read! You’re in the right spot for answers to all of your problem pet questions and tips on pet training that’ll help you take your furbaby from crazy to cuddly. We’ve got pet advice on everything from housebreaking your new pet to how to deal with a clawing kitty or a barking dog. Training your pet can be time consuming, but it’s important to make sure that yours doesn’t come between you and your sweetie -- or even between you and your friends. A little pet training and some basic petiquette can make a huge difference in your life! If you’re not sure whether a pet is right for you, we’ve also got lots of pet advice to help you decide. Learn how much pets really cost, how to choose the right pet for you, whether a second furbaby is a good idea, and how to deal with juggling a pet and a real baby. In addition to answering your pet questions, we’ve also got lots of fun stuff for dogs, cats, and other critters. Check out our roundup of the coolest gear. We’ve test driven all kinds of pet products, from the super stylish to the most practical picks. Chat with other animal lovers on TheNest, browse cute pet photos and don’t forget to upload your own! You can even read a hilarious pet blog with confessions from real Nesties’ pets! Training your pet can be a challenge, but with our help you’re much closer to reaping the rewards.

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5 Reasons Your Dog Barks -- and How to Keep Him Quiet

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Your furball is usually well-behaved in public, so why can’t you curb his nasty noisemaking habit? While the temptation is to scream, this response sounds to dogs like a bark -- and since barking is a group activity, your pup will want to join in! What’s an overwhelmed owner to do?

According to the ASPCA, incessant barking is an annoying but treatable behavior. Like a real baby, your furbaby is fussing to tell you something: a friendly hello, a warning, or an “ouch!” Naturally, your first line of action should be to determine the cause of his noisemaking. Once you’ve got this down, you can respond with an action that’ll most likely get you the results you want. Read on to figure out what’s getting under your pup’s fur and to learn your most effective line of defense.

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