Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

Katie Mills Giorgio is a writer and editor living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been creating content for print and online outlets for nearly two decades. When she’s not busy telling stories, she’s ...

Maddie Topliff is the Editor, Pets of Daily Paws and The Spruce Pets. With a background in both journalism and pet ownership, Maddie expertly curates and manages content that helps pet owners provide ...

Writer and editor Brendan Howard has written on pet and veterinary topics for more than 13 years. He grew up with indoor and outdoor cats in Southern California, but now lives catless in Kansas. He ...

Positive reinforcement is the best way to teach dogs new behaviors or change old habits. Learn what makes this dog training method so great and how to get started. Kristi Valentini writes health and ...

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

We’ve got all the catio know-how that will help you plan and build a safe outdoor enclosure for your feline friend. Owner/president/receptionist/janitor of Goode ...

Those stereotypes that cats are aloof? Most of them aren't true. Nevertheless, with more discerning felines, it may take a little work to establish real intimacy. After all, each kitty has a distinct ...

Haylee has worked with, trained, and studied animals of all kinds for the past decade. She is passionate about human-animal interactions, having founded the nonprofit Animal Assisted Professionals, ...

Samantha Thorpe is a lifetime pet-lover (dogs, cats, hamsters, and bunnies). Right now she's getting her steps in by taking her foxhound-beagle, Zippy, on long walks. Zippy is also Samantha's favorite ...

These activities bust kitty boredom and strengthen your bond. The bonus? Lots of belly laughs for you. Kristi Valentini writes health and lifestyle articles for pets and people, often with her pup ...

While pooches generally aren't as prideful as our feline friends, there are many dapper dog breeds sporting fluff for days who certainly have a well-kept coat to brag about—you know, if dogs did that ...