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 ...

The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study on canine aging, has collected data on dog behavior from more than 50,000 owners, ...

Dog trainers explain the most common behaviors that reveal when a dog dislikes someone, helping owners understand stress ...

While many behaviors are just frustrating, others can escalate into situations that lead to injuries, strained relationships ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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 ...

Dogs rely on routines and clear communication to feel safe. However, certain behaviors from owners can unintentionally create fear or anxiety. Understanding what might frighten your dog helps foster ...

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 also have different hardwired and preferred behaviors, which can add a level of complexity to manners training. For ...

Dogs don’t trust blindly. They evaluate humans using instinct, observation, and experience long before deciding if someone is ...