Dog Door Replacement Flaps & Parts

Easy Crate Training: Puppy & Dog Tips for a Calm, Happy Home

Puppy and dog crate training encourages puppies to control themselves for longer periods of time and keeps them safe when unsupervised.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

How to Pick the Perfect Dog Crate Size for Your Furry Friend

Wondering what size dog crate for your dog? Our pet experts have developed a chart to help you determine what size crate is the right fit for your dog.

Updated on March 18th, 2026

Upgrade Your Dog's Bed: When to Replace & How to Introduce It

Discover when and why to replace your dog's bed, along with tips for choosing the perfect replacement to ensure your pup's comfort and support.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Protect Your Dog: When to Clean & Replace Beds, Bowls, Toys & Crates

Keeping your pet healthy includes creating a regular cleaning schedule to keep your home clean and smelling fresh.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

New Dog Owner's Guide: Feeding, Health, & Creating a Happy Home

Learn how to care for your dog, recommended diet and training. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

How to stop my Labrador from repeatedly chewing the dog door flap?

Unfortunately there isn't a quick and easy solution to your dog's weird obsession. You can try spraying a product called Bitter Apple or No Chew (look at the pet store) to deter him from chewing there. Also make sure he has plenty of other (and safer!) things to chew on. If those don't work, you may consider crate training or training him to wear a basket muzzle to prevent him from getting in trouble when you are gone.

My dog chews his crate blanket. Why does he do it and how to stop?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Part of it is that it is harder to appreciate a lameness when a pet is running so that may be part of it. Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

How do I stop my dog from barking, biting, and running out the door?

It sounds like Fluffy is reactive and uncomfortable around people he doesn't know - this is a very common problem. I would recommend asking visitors to call ahead before arriving, so that you can put Fluffy in a separate room or a crate before they arrive. Once they are in and settled, you can bring Fluffy out on a leash and practice rewarding him with tasty treats for being calm. The front door needs to be better managed so that Fluffy cannot run out after people who are walking outside. If household members are not able to remember to close the door reliably, get a baby gate or other barrier to use as a back-up so that there's no way he can run out. Separately, to work on this problem, you can practice standing just inside the door with Fluffy on a leash, and feeding him treats every time someone walks by. Over time, he will learn to look at you for his treat when he sees a person, rather than wanting to chase them and bark. It can be difficult to do this on your own, do I would r

Preparing for dog recovery: small crate cost & regular food?

That's cool that the recovery suit will work for her then. The cost of crates vary by location, so I would check costs in pet stores, as well as checking online sites that resell things (like Ebay if you have that in Bosnia & Herzegovina). You may be able to buy one second hand. Yes, she can eat her regular food :-)

My small dog is afraid of the electronic dog door. How to train her?

I am sorry you are having trouble with Midna! It may be that she needs some extra time and attention to learn this skill, and unfortunately there are no guarantees that she will ever get it figured out. I would try teaching her separately from the big dog for a while. See if you can get her to do it without the bigger dog around, then try to get her to "wait her turn," after the bigger dog goes through so that it doesn't whap her in the face. Best of luck to you! Thank you for asking Boop by Petco!