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

“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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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 dog is a man’s — and woman’s — best friend. But that doesn’t always mean the animals can’t benefit from a little professional training. Amy Hunt, owner of MBR Farm Dog Boarding and Training in ...