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

Quick Take Dogs experience basic emotions like joy, fear, anger, disgust, and attachment. Brain scans show reward centers ...

My love of fireworks came to an abrupt end when my dog became terrified of them. This is what my research revealed.

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...

Scott Salant is a co-founder of Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Scott received his BS at Cornell University in Animal Science. He received certifications from the Animal Behavior Institute, CATEP ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

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A Utah shelter volunteer has moved viewers on TikTok after helping a terrified 3-month-old puppy find the courage to leave her kennel for the first time. The volunteer, Kayla Lyman ...