There are so many dogs who are now thriving and living their best lives thanks to rescue centers and families who adopt. All dogs deserve a home that's full of love and adventure, and thankfully, a ...

“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 ...

I work with a lot of people whose dogs have Very Big Feelings (VBF) about things in their world. Those big feelings may have ...

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 ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

Training a dog can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but small, unintentional mistakes often derail progress. From ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...