Just like humans, dogs can get fearful, scared, or anxious – and some more than others. Nobody wants to see their dog scared, of course, but if you do have a fearful dog it’s important to know what ...

Having been interested for many decades in "all things dog," and demystifying what they're doing and why, whenever I learn that dog expert and Psychology Today writer Dr. Zazie Todd has written an ...

One of the most profound aspects of the human-canine bond is that we can communicate with one another without words. While dogs can understand some words that we say, pups communicate to people and ...

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 ...

Dog training myths persist because they are easy to believe. But they can create unnecessary stress for both dogs and owners.

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 ...

If your dog is frightened, the natural instinct might be to soothe it by stroking it. However, a vet has suggested that this might not be the best course of action. Juan Manuel Liquindoli, an animal ...

From the best leashes to clickers for reinforcement, these are the essential training supplies that will help make training ...