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The right equipment helps keep your dog safe, comfortable, and set up for success.

Equipment For Dogs

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you channel your dog's energy in a way that supports both their needs and a calmer home environment.

Managing Your Dog’s High Energy Needs | Petcademy

Teaching your dog to wear a muzzle comfortably can make veterinary visits and other situations safer. This lesson includes three levels.

Wear A Muzzle

Brushing your dog’s teeth supports dental health and helps prevent bad breath and disease.

Brushing Your Dog's Teeth

A predictable routine helps dogs feel safe and relaxed. Learn how to create a daily structure that supports your dog’s well-being.

Your Dog’s Daily Routine

Puppies often explore the world with their mouths. Learn how to manage nipping and teach appropriate play behavior.

Nipping & Mouthiness

Cat-proofing your home helps keep both your cat and your belongings safe while your cat explores their environment.

Cat Proofing Your Home

Building Safe & Positive Interactions with Your Dog | Petcademy

Cats often hide signs of illness. Learning the early signals can help you recognize when your cat may need veterinary care.

Signs Your Cat Is Sick

Conflicts between cats are often caused by territorial behavior. Learn how to reduce tension and help cats coexist more peacefully.

Cats Not Getting Along

Bringing a new cat home is a big transition. Learn how to help your cat feel safe and adjust to their new environment.

Getting Your New Cat Settled

Fostering gives dogs the chance to decompress and learn home routines. This course explores how to support foster dogs and prepare them for adoption.

Fostering Fundamentals For Dogs

Enrichment provides pets with stimulating activities that encourage natural behaviors and support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Enrichment

Crates can help with house training, independence, and providing a safe space. This lesson breaks crate training into three manageable steps.

Crate Training

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a calm, harmonious home where your children and your cats can interact comfortably.

Helping Kids and Cats Interact Comfortably | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you prepare your cat for a smooth transition and set them up for a lifetime of success in their new home.

Set Your Cat Up for Successful Rehoming | Petcademy

Cats may bite or scratch during play because they are expressing natural hunting instincts. Learn how to guide play toward safer, more appropriate interactions.

Biting During Playtime

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT), developed by Grisha Stewart, helps dogs make better choices and build confidence through distance, desensitization, and positive reinforcement.

Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT)

Food Aggression

Jumping is a common behavior, especially in young dogs. Learn how to manage jumping and encourage calmer greetings.

Jumping

“Touch” teaches your dog to target your hand with their nose, helping build focus and communication. This behavior is taught in two levels.

Touch

Aggression is a natural canine behavior, and many dogs will show signs of it at some point. Learn how to recognize triggers and manage aggressive behavior safely.

Aggression

Teaching your dog to drop items on cue can prevent dangerous situations and reduce resource guarding. This behavior is taught in two levels.

Drop It

“Roll Over” is a fun trick that strengthens communication and builds your bond with your dog.

Roll Over

Cats naturally seek high places to observe their surroundings. Learn how to manage jumping and redirect counter surfing behavior.

Jumping and Counter Surfing

Helping your dog feel comfortable wearing a collar prepares them for daily walks and wearing ID tags.

Wear A Collar

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a setup that supports consistent litter box habits and keeps your cat comfortable.

Creating a Litter Box Setup That Works | Petcademy

“Find It” is a simple scent game that engages your dog’s nose and helps redirect excitement or stress.

Find It

Dogs often beg because they smell food and want to join in. Learn how to manage begging and encourage better mealtime habits.

Begging

Helping your dog feel comfortable wearing a leash is the first step to successful walks and outdoor adventures.

Building Comfort On Leash

Scratching is a natural behavior that helps cats stretch, mark territory, and maintain healthy claws. Learn how to redirect scratching to appropriate surfaces.

Cat Scratching Furniture

A reliable recall can help keep your dog safe in many situations. This lesson breaks the “Come” cue into two simple training levels.

Come

Teaching “Down” helps dogs settle and relax. It also creates a foundation for behaviors like “Go to Mat.”

Down

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a stimulating, engaging environment that supports your cat’s natural instincts, curiosity, and everyday wellbeing.

Enrichment Ideas for Cats | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a stimulating, engaging environment that supports your dog’s natural instincts, curiosity, and everyday wellbeing.

Enrichment Ideas for Dogs | Petcademy

Excessive Meowing

“Go to Mat” gives your dog a place to relax and settle. This behavior is taught in three progressive levels.

Go to Mat

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you support your dog when the outside world feels overwhelming—so they can stay calm, safe, and more confident over time.

Having Fun and Staying Safe When Socializing Outside the Home | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you build trust and help your sensitive cat feel secure in their environment.

Helping a Fearful or Sensitive Cat Feel Safe | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a peaceful and safe environment for your multi-species household.

Helping Dogs and Cats Live Together Comfortably | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a safe, calm, and predictable environment for both your children and your dog.

Helping Dogs and Kids Interact Comfortably | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you build your dog's confidence and independence so they can feel safe when home alone.

Helping Your Dog Feel Comfortable When Left Alone | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you guide your dog toward reliable bathroom habits and a cleaner, more predictable home.

House Training & Potty Habits | Petcademy

Leash reactivity often appears as barking, lunging, or tension when a dog sees triggers like other dogs or people. Learn how to reduce reactivity and build calmer walks.

Leash Reactivity

“Leave It” teaches your dog to ignore items they shouldn’t touch, helping keep them safe during walks and daily life. This lesson includes four training levels.

Leave It

Litter Box Issues

“Look” teaches your dog to focus on you, even in distracting environments like busy streets or parks.

Look

Loose leash walking helps make walks calmer and more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Loose Leash Walking

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a peaceful, harmonious home for all your cats.

Managing Multi-Cat Households | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a calm, organized, and happy home for all your dogs.

Managing Multi-Dog Households | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you understand your cat's boundaries and create a calmer, more predictable environment for both of you.

Managing Overstimulation and Handling Sensitivity | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 cat parents and their cats. We're here to help you manage nighttime activity and vocalization while creating a calmer routine that supports your cat’s needs and helps everyone rest more easily.

Managing Your Cat's Nighttime Activity and Vocalization | Petcademy

Teaching your dog to respond to their name helps get their attention and build focus during training.

Name Recognition

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you navigate life changes and transitions with your cat.

Navigating Life Changes with Your Cat | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you guide your dog through transitions and new routines with confidence.

Navigating Life Changes with Your Dog | Petcademy

Learning to relax helps dogs manage stress and settle calmly in everyday situations.

Relax

Resource Guarding

Many dogs struggle when left alone. Learn how to recognize separation anxiety and help your dog feel more comfortable being by themselves.

Separation Anxiety

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you prepare your dog for a smooth transition and set them up for a lifetime of success in their new home.

Set Your Dog Up for Successful Rehoming | Petcademy

“Shake a Paw” is a simple trick that helps build confidence and strengthen your connection with your dog.

Shake a Paw

“Sit” is one of the most useful cues and helps prevent jumping by keeping your dog’s feet on the ground.

“Stay” builds impulse control and teaches your dog to remain in position until released.

Stay

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We’re here to help you create a calm, comfortable environment for your cat—even in smaller or shared living spaces where space, noise, or routine can feel unpredictable.

Supporting Cats in Small or Shared Spaces | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you create a calm, predictable home for your dog—even when space is limited or shared with others.

Supporting Dogs in Small or Shared Spaces | Petcademy

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you safely manage your cat's curiosity about the outside world while keeping them enriched and secure indoors.

Supporting Indoor Cats with Outdoor Curiosity | Petcademy

Learning to settle helps dogs relax and manage their energy in everyday situations.

Time to Chill

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you understand and manage resource guarding.

Understanding and Managing Resource Guarding | Petcademy

Teaching your dog to use a ramp helps them safely access cars, furniture, or other elevated spaces.

Use a Ramp

“Wait at the Door” builds impulse control and helps prevent dogs from rushing outside.

Wait at Door

At Petcademy, we've supported over 250,000 pet parents and their pets. We're here to help you turn every walk into a safe, calm, and connected experience for you and your dog.

Walking Your Dog Safely on Leash | Petcademy

Anxiety is common in cats, especially when routines or environments change. Learn how to recognize anxiety and help your cat feel more secure.

Cat Anxiety

Cats often hide when they feel unsure about their surroundings. Learn how to help your cat build confidence and feel safe in their environment.

Hiding

“Spin” is a fun trick that encourages movement, engagement, and bonding.

Spin

“Hide & Seek” strengthens recall and teaches your dog that coming when called leads to rewards.

Hide & Seek

The Elevator Game helps dogs practice impulse control and patience.

The Elevator Game

The Mouse Game builds confidence and encourages playful engagement.

The Mouse Game

This DIY enrichment game uses a muffin tin, treats, and tennis balls to challenge your dog’s problem-solving skills.

The Muffin Tin Game

Providing your cat with a dedicated safe space helps them adjust to new environments and gives them a place to retreat when they need quiet time.

Creating A Safe Space For Your Cat

Cats thrive on routine. A predictable daily rhythm helps support their physical health and emotional well-being.

Daily Cat Care

Cats may chew plants out of curiosity, boredom, or mild digestive discomfort. Learn how to redirect this behavior safely.

Eating Plants

The right equipment helps keep your cat safe, comfortable, and able to express natural behaviors like climbing and scratching.

Equipment For Cats

A consistent routine helps adult cats feel secure and relaxed. Learn how to structure your cat’s day to support their well-being.

Your Cat's Daily Routine

Kittens benefit from routines that balance sleep, play, and learning. Discover how to build a routine that supports healthy development.

Your Kitten's Daily Routine

Deaf cats can live happy and fulfilling lives. Learn how to communicate with and support a deaf cat safely.

Caring For Your Deaf Cat

Some cats feel uncomfortable being handled or petted. Learn how to help your cat build positive associations with touch.

Getting Comfortable With Petting

Helping your cat feel comfortable in a carrier makes vet visits and travel much less stressful.

Riding In A Cat Carrier

Positive reinforcement training uses rewards like treats and praise to encourage desired behaviors and help pets learn through positive experiences.

Introduction To Positive Reinforcement Training

Regular baths help keep your dog clean, comfortable, and healthy.

Bathing Your Dog

Dogs communicate primarily through body language. Learning to read these signals helps prevent misunderstandings and behavior issues.

Body Language

Regular brushing keeps your dog’s coat healthy and helps reduce shedding.

Brushing Your Dog

Cats may show stress through subtle behavior changes. Learn how to recognize these signals and help your cat feel calmer.

Signs Your Cat Is Stressed

Helping your dog form positive associations with new experiences builds confidence and reduces fear.

Building Good Associations

Providing your dog with a safe space gives them a place to relax when they feel overwhelmed.

Creating A Safe Space For Your Dog

Leash training allows cats to explore the outdoors safely while remaining under your supervision.

Walking Your Cat On Leash

Bringing a new dog home is a big transition. Learn how to help your dog adjust and feel comfortable in their new environment.

Helping Your New Dog Settle

Nail trimming can be stressful for some dogs. Learn how to make the process easier and more comfortable.

Trimming Your Dog's Nails

Puppies thrive with structure. Learn how to create a routine that supports sleep, training, and healthy development.

Your Puppy's Daily Routine

Dogs chew for many reasons, including teething, boredom, and exploration. Learn how to manage chewing and provide appropriate outlets.

Chewing

House training is a top priority for many pet parents. With the right management and routine, most dogs can learn quickly.