Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

My dog, Major, is a rescue who was 18 weeks old when we got him and is almost 2 years old now. I fell in love with him in his cage huddled against the wall. He is so sweet and gentle. I have taken him ...

I work with a lot of people whose dogs have Very Big Feelings (VBF) about things in their world. Those big feelings may have ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray. We can dispel these myths, but repeating myths can make them more salient. I’ll stick to ...

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...

Fireworks can be a source of great fear and anxiety for dogs, but there are ways to help them cope with the loud noises and ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Saffy, a five-year-old Pomeranian once confined to a breeding facility in Wisconsin, was terrified of nearly everything when she was adopted by her owner, Betsy Van Horn. From ...