Reviewed for accuracy on December 12, 2019, by Dr. Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB Dogs express their emotions with their bodies, but we’re not always able to correctly interpret the messages they’re...
It’s a heartbreaking scene; after a short time away from your house, you return to a dog that’s wet from drool, trembling, and wide-eyed with fear. There’s a mess by the door, and the TV remote and couch...
Is your dog bossy? When it’s time to go for a walk, does he leap on you when you try to leash him up? Or, does he demand his meals by barking as you prep his food? Bossy dogs have learned that manners...
There’s nothing quite like using dog treats for positive reinforcement, which is why you probably have a cupboard full of dog training treats for your pup. There seems to be real power behind a tasty goody—but...
Fireworks might be awe-inspiring for some people, but many dogs are scared of fireworks and find the sound and spectacle of them terrifying. Dog fireworks anxiety can leave your pets in a panicked state....
Many pet parents don’t recognize that encountering a vacuum for the first time can be a traumatic experience for dogs. Canine reactions to vacuums can range from entering attack-mode to running away in...
