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Potty Training

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Toilet Training: Ever... May 2025

Toilet training is one of the first and most important lessons your dog will ever learn. Whether you’ve brought home a brand-new puppy or adopted an older dog, teaching them...

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Potty Training

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Toilet Training: Everything You Need to Know

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Health & Safety

Porch Potty's Guide to Understanding and Easing Dog Anxiety

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Ask The Experts

The Biggest Myths About Puppy Training: And Why They’re Wrong

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Potty Training

How to Create a Cosy Balcony Haven for Your Dog

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Health & Safety

Porch Potty's Guide to Responsible Pet Ownership

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Doggy Clean Up

Comprehensive Cleaning Guide: Tackling Pet Messes on All Surfaces

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Health & Safety

Preparing Your Dog for Fall and Winter

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Training

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

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Training

Understanding Dog Behaviours: Recognizing and Responding to Your Dog’s Feelings

Health & Safety

Healthy Pets: Vet Care Essentials for International Day of Veterinary Medicine

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Ask The Experts

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

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Puppy Proofing

Puppy Proofing Guide: Keeping Your Puppy and Your Home Safe

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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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