Dog Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs is a common issue where dogs become anxious when they are separated from their owners or left alone. I would...
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The Benefits of Training for Reactive Dogs
Training can be highly beneficial for reactive dogs, as it can help them better manage their responses to triggers and improve their...
Submissive Urination in Dogs
Submissive urination is a behavior observed in some dogs, especially puppies or dogs with timid or anxious temperaments. It usually...
Reactive Dog vs. Aggressive Dog: What's the Difference?
Behaviors like fear, dominance, territoriality, or resource guarding are NOT true aggression, they are behavioral issues related to...
Reasons To Buy A Dog From A Responsible Breeder
You’ve decided to add a dog into your life, great! Owning a dog and raising that dog from a sweet little puppy can be such a rewarding...
Tips For Getting a Nervous Dog to Trust You
Building trust with a nervous dog requires patience, consistency, and understanding. Depending on the severity of the nervous condition,...
What to Expect When Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
When adopting a dog from an animal shelter, the best statement that addresses the experience is from the movie, Forest Gump.“It’s like a...
Anxiety In Dogs
Anxiety is defined as a feeling of nervousness or unease. It is usually related to a specific event or an uncertain outcome of that...
Breeding: You Get What You Pay For
I am convinced that veterinarians are the least educated on the diagnosis and treatment of this all-too-common affliction of canines....
Treating The Core Cause Of Anxiety and/or Panic In Dogs
What treats the core cause of anxiety and/or panic is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or serotonin modulator. The one that I am...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) In Dogs
Dogs can experience symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially if they have been through a traumatic event...
CBD and Other Sedatives For Treating & Calming Canine Anxiety
Although I am not a DVM, I am a Master Dog Trainer and Animal Behaviorist who has interacted with countless canines for over 30 years,...
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