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Grass For Dogs

Sod, Turf, or Training Pads: Choosing the Best ... October 2025

When it comes to potty training your dog, one detail makes a surprisingly big difference: texture. Dogs often choose where to relieve themselves based on how the ground feels beneath...

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A woman holding her small brown dog in a lavender sweater while a veterinarian examines the pet.

Health & Safety

Neutering Your Dog: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

A woman walking her brown and white dog on a leash through a park.

Training

Porch Potty's Guide to Responsible Pet Ownership

A stylish dog wearing sunglasses and a colorful shirt, posing next to a smartphone displaying a matching photo.

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Ask the Experts: Terrible Trends Taking Over Instagram

Labrador retriever wearing a party hat at a gathering, sitting at a table with a cupcake in front of it, surrounded by people.

Training

Entertaining with Your Dog: How to Help Guests Get Along with Your Dog

Small dog looking at a puddle of urine on a tiled kitchen floor near a sliding door.

Ask The Experts

Potty Accidents: Is Your Dog Giving You a Problem or Having One?

Woman holding a small dog while selecting a leash in a brightly colored pet store.

Health & Safety

Secure and Safe: Choosing the Right Safety Equipment for Your Dog

Young boy sitting with a corgi in front of a Christmas tree, gently offering the dog a treat.

Ask The Experts

Bite-Free Bonding: Your Guide to Child and Dog Harmony

A woman sitting on a couch trains her Corgi by holding a treat above its head, reinforcing basic obedience.

Training

Back to Basics: Essential Dog Training Tips for a Successful New Year

A woman sitting on a park bench trains her Rottweiler, who is sitting and holding her hand, demonstrating obedience and focus.

Training

Understanding Dog Behaviors: Spotting the Signs of Aggression, Anxiety, and Submission

Close-up of a playful puppy lightly biting a person's hand while being held gently.

Ask The Experts

Ask the Expert: 7 Things You Should Never Do When Dealing With Puppy Biting

A veterinarian examining a German Shepherd puppy on a clinic table.

Health & Safety

Vet Visits Made Easy: Keeping Your Dog Healthy on International Day of Veterinary Medicine

Woman smiling and holding a coffee cup, thinking about a puppy as a Christmas gift

Ask The Experts

Paws for Thought Before Bringing a Puppy or Dog Home for Christmas

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Get valuable advice and tips & tricks from our professional team of dog trainers and vets. Whether you have a question about dog health or how to train your pup to use the Porch Potty, our experts have the answers.

DOG BEHAVIORIST

Siddhika Bhat

Certified dog trainer, dog behaviorist, and founder of Wag A Bond, she helps dog parents develop deeper connections with their furry friends by teaching them how to understand and respectfully work with their dog’s innate behaviors.

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VETERINARIAN

Vet Jenny

Fourth-year veterinary student at Ontario Veterinary College, Jennifer Sawyer or @vetstudentjenny on Instagram, has been passionate about veterinary medicine her entire life and has worked in the industry for over a decade.

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