A Reactive Dog Isn’t a Bad Dog. Here’s What Their Behavior Really Means.
Your dog lunges at another dog across the street, barks at a delivery worker, or freezes when a stranger walks by. In the moment, it
What to Do if Your Dog Hates Bath Time (in 5 Steps!)
Learn why some dogs hate the bath and 5 steps you can take to make bath time more enjoyable for your pup. Dogs need regular
What Can Hinder Dogs From Exhibiting Natural Behavior?
If a dog is unable to exhibit natural behavior it may have adverse effects. So, what hinders natural behaviors in dogs? A variety of factors
Why Positive Reinforcement Is the Best Way to Train Your Dog
Aversive dog training methods use punishment and intimidation, often leading to physical harm, fear and aggression. Positive reinforcement training, which comes from a gentle, reward-based
8 Tips to Keep Your Dog or Cat Calm During Fireworks
The loud noises and bright flashes from fireworks may bring a smile to your face, but they likely strike terror in your dog or cat.
Understanding and Managing Fear Periods in Puppy Development
Pet parents spend day and night doting on their new puppies, and it’s heartbreaking to see them afraid. But puppies go through fear periods, which
How to Help a Reactive Dog Without Meds
Reactive behaviors in dogs range from overexuberant playfulness to excessive fear and aggression. While medications are often prescribed to calm reactive dogs, a combination of
The Gentle Touch: Teaching Kids How to Pet a Dog
Children and dogs can be playmates, partners in crime, and best friends, but children must learn appropriate, gentle, and safe behavior with dogs. Even the
Does Your Dog Really Have Separation Anxiety?
Understanding the differences between separation anxiety and separation-related behaviors will help with the diagnosis and treatment of an affected dog. The term “separation anxiety” is
How Genetics Can Influence Your Dog’s Behavior
Fear, aggression and other behavioral problems in dogs often arise from maltreatment, lack of socialization and other issues. But science is showing that genetics also
Using Acupressure to Combat Firecracker Fear
Fireworks produce loud BANGS and flashing lights that can delight humans, but they’re not so much fun for animals. The sounds and lights can scare
Chiropractic care for canine anxiety
We usually think of chiropractic care in terms of relieving pain in our dogs, but it can also have a positive effect on canine anxiety.
How to train your dog to enjoy vet visits
An important key to taking the anxiety out of vet visits is to train your dog to calmly accept handling and gentle restraint, and to
5 things you can do to ease pet anxiety
Does your dog have anxiety? He’s not alone! Most dogs get anxious every once in a while, and calming them down isn’t always easy. Here
How managing your dog or cat’s emotional state takes the stress out of vet visits
Seeing the veterinarian on a regular basis is a necessary part of being an animal parent. Recognizing and managing your dog or cat’s emotional state
Social enrichment ideas for cats
If your cat responds negatively to change, she may need some social enrichment! Here are a few techniques to try. Cats are notoriously creatures of
Cat pheromones 101
If you have a cat, you’ve probably heard the term “pheromones” used once or twice. But what are they, exactly, and what do they have
How to calm down a stressed dog on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July holiday might look a little different this year, but there’s still bound to be a few stress-inducing activities happening in your
Reduce your dog’s stress, naturally
From loud noises to trips to the vet, a variety of situations can cause stress in dogs. Fortunately, there are lots of safe and effective
2 simple steps to a fear-free Fourth of July for your dog
The Fourth of July can be a frightening holiday for our canine companions. These two simple steps will help you ease his fear and keep
Is your dog scared of strangers?
Many dogs react fearfully when they see or are approached by strangers. Gentle behavior modification can help calm those fears, boost your dog’s confidence, and
How to ease your dog’s fear
Alleviate your dog’s fear with these five simple steps. Is your dog anxious and skittish? Does she react with fear to many harmless events? Here are
Natural help for anxiety
Anxiety can impact your dog’s quality of life and result in a variety of troublesome behaviors. The good news is that there are many ways
Is your dog scared of thunderstorms?
Shaking, whining, panting and pacing are all signs of thunder phobia in dogs. Instead of dreading summer thunderstorms, find out how behavior modification can help
Three reasons why dogs bite
While biting is a form of aggression, only a small percentage of dogs that bite are actually aggressive. Here are three reason which may cause
A new life for Marty the beagle
Once used a a laboratory testing dog, Marty a sweet and innocent beagle, now enjoys a life full of love. His muscles were frozen solid, rigid
Understanding anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats
Why are anxiety and aggression so common in dogs and cats, and how can they be resolved? About three years ago, our Irish setter Coral
Flower essences for anxious dogs
Flower essences can help relieve your dog’s stress. Modern life is full of things that can make a dog nervous. From the constant assault of
Is your dog antisocial?
Sometimes rescue dogs haven’t been properly socialized. If this sounds like your pooch, don’t fret. There are steps you can take to resolve her antisocial
Easing your dog’s fear of thunder
Does your dog duck for cover whenever thunder claps? These simple simple solutions can help you ease his fear. A beautiful summer afternoon can take
Understanding canine body language
Unfortunately, our dogs can’t tell us how they’re feeling. But we can get a pretty good idea by reading their body language. When your dog
Flower essences for hypersensitive dogs
There are thousands of flower essences available and some can be used to naturally help fearful, anxious or hypersensitive dogs. “We have a 12-year-old pit