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Does your dog appear fearful or stressed? Does your dog bark when left alone at home?  If so, your pet may be suffering from anxiety. We tend to notice it more in our canine companions when they bark or destroy things. In either case, an anxious dog is experiencing a heightened internal response. Fear is an instinctual reaction which protects animals from threatening situations. Some level of fear is beneficial to survival...

When you’ve decided that you are ready to adopt, you immediately start looking for the puppy that will complete your family. You don’t care about its breed and aren’t concerned with the cost; you know that once you see your destined dog’s picture, you’ll feel it in your gut. That’s why you were caught by surprise at landing on a senior shelter dog site. You’ve always imagined getting your dog when he was small, but after reading up on the...

It's not just humans who can become anxious, worried, and stressed out. Animals, including dogs, can get stressed as well. If you are a dog owner, it's important to know how to tell if your pet is suffering from stress. Here are the seven big warning signs to look out for. 1. Pinned-back ears. When a dog is happy, his ears will appear relaxed. If a dog's ear are pulled back and held low, he may be anxious and disturbed. 2. Exc...

Five Different Types of Dog Training Classes You Should Know About Do you need to sign your puppy up for a training class? Has your dog started destructively chewing on your belongings? Do you have a dog that you know would be awesome at agility trials? Finding out how to get the right training for your dog can be a little daunting. After all, we all want to be responsible pet owners and do what’s right for our dogs. Her...