While dogs can't speak, their behavior clearly expresses how they feel or what they need. That's why it's not too hard to recognize when your pup is feeling truly frightened Why it happens: The dog's ...

Dogs are highly sensitive to human language, and certain words or phrases can trigger stress, confusion, or unwanted ...

A dog appears to be lying relaxed on the couch–peaceful, calm, secure. But then the door opens, someone enters, and suddenly ...

Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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 ...

“I just adopted a 1-year-old Blue Heeler. The poor guy is so afraid of the new surroundings and my family. He just lays in his safe space in the crate, which is fine. We are trying to give him space ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

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