Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

Smokey, a border collie mix, was found wandering in a Marin park. After being brought to safety at Marin Humane, it took several days for this fearful dog to relax enough for behavior volunteers to ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

Daily exercise is important to keep dogs healthy and active. Dogs benefit from moving their bodies and using their minds during play. Without regular play, dogs may feel bored or stressed easily each ...

Alaqua’s K9 Comeback Team is a program led by a professional dog trainer and highly trained volunteers who work with dogs struggling with fear and anxiety ...

For decades, many people were told that training a dog meant showing who was in charge. If your dog pulled on the leash or ignored a command, the advice was to correct the behavior quickly and firmly.

Many dogs experience significant anxiety visiting traditional grooming salons where they encounter unfamiliar environments, ...

Owners who adopt rescue animals often have to put in extra training or show unlimited patience, as the pets' trauma and previous hardships make them nervous, fearful or highly reactive to others. But ...

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 ...