If your dog is frightened, the natural instinct might be to soothe it by stroking it. However, a vet has suggested that this might not be the best course of action. Juan Manuel Liquindoli, an animal ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

A six-year-old Labrador mix named Luna spent months in a packed shelter. She lived in terror of the other dogs and couldn’t make eye contact with anyone. Savanna Tolley, a dog trainer and owner of The ...

From the best leashes to clickers for reinforcement, these are the essential training supplies that will help make training ...

I will provide some in-depth information on why dogs are reluctant to come out of the crate and most of all, give guidelines and tips on how to help these poor dogs. *Please note: these guidelines may ...