Many puppies come into the world as friendly and confident little balls of fluff. But some don’t – and this can be a nasty shock for their new family. What …
My Dog Was Attacked, and Now He’s Scared of Other Dogs
It can take just one bad encounter for a pup to feel as though other dogs are scary or and learning from the many experiences that they have during their …
Help! My Dog Has Developed a Fear of The Stairs
Stairs can be a tricky obstacle to navigate for our four-footed friends. They require a lot of coordination. They can be slippery, steep, and challenging for some dogs. But what …
Stranger Danger: Why Your Dog Doesn’t Like Strangers
My dog, Juno, is afraid of people. Not all people ring the five-alarm bells though: it’s not like she cowers to hide from everyone. She mostly just has no interest …
Help! My Dog is Scared of Going Outside!
Dogs love (and need) walks, right? That’s like… the central tenet of dog ownership. But what if your dog is scared of going outside? What do you do? In today’s …
My Dog Bites When I Touch His Paws or Groom Him
Some dogs LOVE petting and brushing – but many don’t. Many dogs are deeply uncomfortable with having their paws handled or being groomed. If your dog doesn’t like being handled, …
My Old Dog Is Scared of My New Dog – What Do I Do?
When you bring home a second dog, you’re probably hoping (or even expecting) that he’ll be fast friends with your first dog. But what do you do if your current …
How Do You Help a Fearful Dog?
It can be hard to live with a fearful dog. On one hand, we know they’re having a hard time, but on the other hand, some of their behaviors can …
How Do I Gain My Dog’s Trust?
Not all dogs naturally trust people. Helping shy dogs adjust to a new home – or regaining your dog’s trust – isn’t easy and can take time. Luckily, there are …
How to Teach a Hand-Shy Dog to Like Petting
When I first adopted my Border Collie Barley, he ducked away from petting. He wasn’t abused or shy – but he was hand-shy. He didn’t like petting and seemed to …
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