Pets

Life with pets

Practical ideas for calmer walks, cat-friendly rooms, and the routines you share every day.

a dog walking on a leash in a park

A Slower Walk on a Familiar Block

Turn a routine dog walk into a more flexible outing by noticing where your dog wants to pause and giving busy spots a wider berth.

Dogs and Training

A person walks their dog in a rainy park.

A Place for Dog Walking Gear on Rainy Days

A dog sits indoors with books and a bag

Build Dog Breaks Into a Work-From-Home Day

A small white dog wrapped in a towel and wearing a shower cap

Dry a Dog With a Towel Without Chasing Them

a white dog laying on top of a wooden floor

Give a Dog a Clear Route Across Wood Floors

two dogs playing with a toy on the floor

Give Two Dogs Room to Play Indoors

a dog is tied to a leash on a sidewalk

Give Your Dog a Clear Side of the Sidewalk

A person offers a treat to a dog

Give Your Dog a Place to Wait When the Door Opens

a dog smelling a plant

Give Your Dog Two Ways Around the Backyard

Woman pets her dog inside a home

Let a Dog Choose a Quiet Greeting

A Pomeranian rests on a carpeted indoor stair landing

Make a Stair Landing Easier for a Dog

a person walking a group of dogs

Plan a Group Dog Walk With Space to Spare

Dog is sniffing around in the tall grass

Play a Familiar Toy Search Game on Grass

a dog sitting in front of a door with a leash

Prepare a Dog Walk Handoff Before You Leave

A small dog with a harness on standing on a sidewalk

Put On a Dog Harness With Room to Pause

A fluffy golden retriever puppy chews on a ball

Roll a Ball With a Puppy in a Small Room

a dog laying in the grass next to a park bench

Take a Quiet Break on a Dog Outing

A dog laying on a couch in a living room

Teach a Dog to Wait for a Sofa Invitation

The Cat Corner

A cat hiding under a blanket on a bed

Change Cat Bedding Without Losing the Resting Spot

Cats use a litter box and interact together

Choose a Litter Box Location in a Busy Home

A close up of a cat playing with a toy

Give a Cat a Game They Can Catch

a cat sleeping on a pile of clothes

Give a Laundry Loving Cat a Clean Place to Settle

A cat laying on a couch with a blanket on top of it

Keep a Cat Blanket on a Shared Sofa

A Bengal cat peeks out of an open cardboard box

Make a Cardboard Hideout for a Cat

cat scratching on white cat tree

Make a Cat Tree Work for Two Cats

a cat sitting on a window sill looking out

Make a Cat’s Viewing Window Safer for Birds

A cat resting in a sunny spot

Make a Sunny Room Comfortable for a Cat

cat on window

Make Room for a Cat at the Window

A gray cat is sleeping on a chair

Move a Favorite Cat Chair Without Losing the Spot

a cat standing on a shelf

Plan a Cat Shelf Route With a Way Back Down

A cat sits on a balcony

Plan Short Cat Time on a Secure Balcony

A sleeping cat is resting peacefully

Set Up a Cat Bed in a Home Office

a cat peeking out from behind a curtain

Set Up a Quiet Room for a Cat When Guests Visit

a cat sitting in front of a sliding glass door

Use a Patio Door With an Indoor Cat Nearby

Everyday Routines

a white dog holding a pink bowl in its mouth

A Feeding Corner Two Pets Can Share

Close-up of dry dog food kibble

Keep Dry Dog Food Easy to Store and Serve

a brown and white dog eating food out of a bowl

Read the Pet Food Label Before You Change Bags

A calico cat eats from a bowl outdoors

Serve a Cat Meal on a Secure Patio

A cat drinking water from a bowl indoors

Two Water Stations for a Cat Household

an orange and white cat sitting next to a bowl of food

Write a Cat Feeding Note a Sitter Can Follow

Gear and Setup

dog sleeping on bed

Choose a Dog Bed for the Way Your Dog Rests

A dog being groomed with a hair dryer

Choose a Dog Brush You Can Use Gently

brown dog lying on beige mat

Choose a Dog Mat for a Room Everyone Uses

A cute dog chews on a toy

Choose a Puppy Chew for the Time You Can Watch

A dog rests inside a modern wooden dog crate

Give a Dog Crate a Quiet Place in the Room

White cat with orange markings in a clear carrier

Leave the Cat Carrier in the Room

a cat laying on top of a scratching post

Place a Scratching Post Where a Cat Will Use It

A dog laying in the back seat of a car

Plan a Calm First Car Trip With a Dog

Woman pets a fluffy dog surrounded by toys

Rotate Dog Toys Without Buying a New Basket

a brown and white dog inside of a cage

Set Up an Indoor Dog Pen for Ordinary Moments