Is your dog suddenly afraid of you? Use these calm, low-pressure steps to rebuild trust and help your dog relax.

“I found my dog almost two years ago tied to a pole. He's a Pit Bull Terrier mix. He has an extreme phobia of the car. If we just say the word 'car' or we are going somewhere, he hides and starts ...

“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 ...

Fireworks can trigger fear and anxiety in dogs, especially during Fourth of July celebrations. Preparation is key--whether your pet is staying home or joining you outside. Calming tools, safe spaces, ...

I’m not entirely sure where the “fraidy cat” stereotype came from considering the most I’ve seen a cat do when freaked out is just kinda go hide, whereas a dog who’s not sure about you will LOSE ITS ...

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Internet users have been left in tears by a rescue dog who was so dejected that even when he found his loving forever home, he was too afraid to go inside. The emotive video was shared by TikTok user ...

Owners sometimes install pet doors to let their fur babies come and go as they please, which ideally makes it easier for everyone—but dogs don't always pick up on the method. One such pooch is the ...

Because of news reports that some raccoons in our local area were carrying canine distemper, and the fact that health officials believed that interactions with these animals were responsible for the ...