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 ...
Nick’s Dog Training has quickly become Northeast Ohio’s go-to resource for addressing canine behavior issues. Whether it’s ...
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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 ...
Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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 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, ...
Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...
Dogs are highly sensitive to human language, and certain words or phrases can trigger stress, confusion, or unwanted ...
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 ...