A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...
Yet, even the most intelligent dogs aren't reading the Merriam-Webster dictionary for fun. However, that doesn't stop dogs ...
Dog trainers explain the most common behaviors that reveal when a dog dislikes someone, helping owners understand stress ...
“I found my dog almost two years ago tied to a pole. He's a Pit Bull Terrier mix. He has an extreme phobia of the car. If we just say the word 'car' or we are going somewhere, he hides and starts ...
While many behaviors are just frustrating, others can escalate into situations that lead to injuries, strained relationships ...
Dogs also have different hardwired and preferred behaviors, which can add a level of complexity to manners training. For ...
Dogs can display a variety of behaviors when they are stressed or a little frightened. Some are very obvious: shaking, cowering, running away, or whining. But, some may appear to be normal behaviors ...
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 ...
Dogs don’t trust blindly. They evaluate humans using instinct, observation, and experience long before deciding if someone is ...