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Trying to teach an old dog some new tricks? Just got a puppy and don’t know where to start? KONG has done the work for you. Search by specific categories to learn from experts that have fetched all the tips and tricks you need. It’s the paw-fect way to dive into educational materials that will benefit you and your pet.

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Ana Verissimo

Ana Verissimo graduated from the SF SPCA Dog Training Academy with Honors in 2008 and is an esteemed professional dog trainer. Ana has developed a program where she provides KONG Education to trainers from various Dog Training Certification Programs in the US, and trainers all over the world.

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Edson Parra

Dog training specialist. Ambassador of KONG Company in Mexico and Latin America 2016-2022. Providing training and joint work with Veterinarians, Ethologists, Breeders, Shelters, Behavioralists and also providing training and consulting for animal welfare in K9 units of government institutions of different kinds.

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PREPARING YOUR DOG FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND FIREWORKS

Thunderstorms and fireworks can be scary experiences for dogs, but there are things you can do to help manage their stress and anxiety. Learn how to prepare for these events, help desensitize dogs ahead of time, what to do during a storm or fireworks event, and more with KONG Training Ambassador Sandy Howle.

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HOW TO TEACH YOUR CAT TO PLAY

Georgia Duncan explains why play is essential to fulfilling the natural prey drive of cats and how healthy play outlets increase happiness and relaxation and decrease undesirable aggressive or destructive behaviors. Learn how to teach your cat to play by choosing the correct times and appropriate toys, and even how to deal with those late night zoomies!

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Care

Learn about foundational pet care

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Training

Learn about training and exercise

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Wellness

Learn about keeping pets healthy

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Nutrition

Learn about good nutritional practices

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Play

Learn about engaging and enriching play

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Brown dog licking lips on a blue background representing the begging category.

Care

Learn about foundational pet care

View Videos Play video button.
Headshote of a black, white, and brown dog on a pink background representing the digging category.

Training

Learn about training and exercise

View Videos Play video button.
Headshot of a brown dog on blue background representing the anxiety category.

Wellness

Learn about keeping pets healthy

View Videos Play video button.
close up of black dog with tongue sticking out in a yellow background

Nutrition

Learn about good nutritional practices

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White bulldog looking at the camera with its tongue out

Play

Learn about engaging and enriching play

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General Care

Anxiety

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