A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...
Ever wonder why a well loved dog suddenly acts out at home or on walks? Often it is not stubbornness, it is tiny daily habits ...
Dogs are often stereotyped as being happy-go-lucky and carefree, and many often are. But did you know that an awful lot of dogs are actually displaying signs of anxiety? We all want to be the best dog ...
The holidays can stress us − and our dogs − out. Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case ...
Your dog might not be howling at the moon or shredding the couch, but that doesn't mean they're totally chill. Anxiety in dogs is sneaky and shows up in ways that are easy to miss until you know what ...
"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.
If your dog spends more time trying to stay out of the way, isolating himself from the family or his owner, there’s a chance ...
Kim Brophey, author of Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior, is an applied behavioral ethologist. She specializes in working with dogs who have behavior problems ...
Most people love a fireworks display, but many of our furry friends don’t. The loud bangs and crackling sounds can trigger anxiety symptoms in dogs, like pacing, panting, and excessive drooling. It’s ...
When a dog places a paw on you, it’s more than a cute habit. This subtle gesture is a powerful form of communication that ...
Anyone with a dog has likely gotten mad at them at some point. Maybe they chewed your favorite shoe or broke something expensive. In the heat of the moment, it's easy to let anger consume you or to ...
A study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on dogs and found it promoted ...