A shy dog often arrives home looking like it wants to disappear. It may hug the wall, refuse food, or freeze when a door ...

New Zealand animal behaviourist Mark Vette shares his tips for helping anxious pets.

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Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

My new puppy just turned five months old. I had been hoping to delay his walk training a little longer, but an upcoming event that may require me to bring both of my pets—including him—pushed me to ...

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...