A little bit of anxiety is good. It helps us stay alert and survive potentially life-threatening situations. A lotta bit of ...
When the New Year's ball is about to drop, your dog may already be hiding under your furniture. Fireworks can be traumatic ...
This varies for each dog, but since pets are often stressed when at the vet, families can usually spot these signs first. The ...
A dog’s heart rate is likely to rise in tandem with its owner’s heart rate in a stressful situation – even in the absence of ...
Fireworks may be exciting for us humans, but they can be a nightmare for dogs and cats. Here's how to keep your furry friends ...
A good desensitization/counterconditioning program may start with parking the car in plain view and praising and rewarding ...
One suggestion is to use a pheromone diffuser. Synthetic pheromones, like Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for cats, mimic the ...
Some dogs don't react much to the loud noises outside and are able to remain chill, like Smith's other dog, an 8-year-old ...
While you may not realize it, dogs also experience challenges transitioning to and living in the colder months. Some get ...
Affection, soft music, and pheromone diffusers can help soothe dogs during fireworks. Thunder vests provide comforting ...
which means more years with your emotional support pup. Aside from being adorable and fluffy, dogs can help people with anxiety on a physical level. The American Heart Association says that dog ...