Taking your dog to the vet can be a stressful experience for both you and your pup. While vet visits are necessary for maintaining your dog's health, all the new sights, sounds, and smells at the clinic can quickly overwhelm your dog. An anxious or fearful dog may show

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Dogs can get overexcited in public places for a variety of reasons. The noise, smells, and sights of a busy public environment can overstimulate your dog's senses and cause them to react. Your dog may bark, jump up, pace, whine, or pull on the leash when encountering new

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Separation anxiety is a common behavioral issue in dogs that occurs when they become extremely distressed when left alone or separated from their owner. It often manifests as destructive behavior, house soiling, and excessive vocalization (barking, whining, howling).

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Dental exams are an important part of keeping your dog healthy. However, many dogs become stressed or anxious during veterinary visits. This can make the dental exam process difficult and unsafe for both you and your veterinarian. With proper training and desensitization,

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Taking your dog with you on outdoor adventures can be incredibly fun and rewarding. However, it's important that your dog stays calm and under control during these activities for everyone's safety and enjoyment. An overexcited or anxious dog can be difficult to

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Many dogs are afraid of loud noises like fireworks. This fear may be due to the fact that dogs have very sensitive hearing, so loud noises can actually cause physical discomfort. Dogs may also be frightened by the unpredictable nature of fireworks – the sudden loud

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Target training is a great way to teach your dog important safety commands like "leave it", "drop it", and "come". By using a target stick or hand signal, you can mark desired behaviors and reinforce them with rewards. Target training takes

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Having home repairs done can be a stressful time for both you and your dog. The workers coming in and out, the noises from tools and equipment, and disruption of your normal routine can all cause anxiety in your furry friend. While some dogs take home repairs in stride, many

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Bringing a new baby home is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for your dog. Dogs are creatures of habit and a new baby represents a huge change to their normal routine. Some dogs adapt well, while others may struggle with the new sights, sounds and smells of an

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One of the best ways to train your dog to be calm during family meals is to set up a comfortable space for them in the same room where you eat. This gives them their own area to relax in while your family is eating. Choose a spot that's out of the way, such as […]

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