“I just adopted a 1-year-old Blue Heeler. The poor guy is so afraid of the new surroundings and my family. He just lays in his safe space in the crate, which is fine. We are trying to give him space ...

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 ...

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Having been interested for many decades in "all things dog," and demystifying what they're doing and why, whenever I learn that dog expert and Psychology Today writer Dr. Zazie Todd has written an ...

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Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

Dog training myths persist because they are easy to believe. But they can create unnecessary stress for both dogs and owners.