Ashley Smith's Goldendoodle named Winnie is normally outgoing, loves events and being around people. But all that changes each year on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July, when loud fireworks cause ...

Loud noises and flashing lights are alarming for dogs, especially during thunderstorms and fireworks displays. As a result, many dogs experience overwhelming anxiety and fear. While some dogs aren’t ...

In the video above, you’ll meet Penny, a shelter dog struggling to get adopted due to her kennel reactivity. When people walk by, she barks and lunges—making it hard for potential adopters to see her ...

If you’re a dog owner, you know that the Fourth of July can be a stressful time — for humans and canines alike. The sounds of fireworks (booming in the distance or whistling and popping nearby) can ...

Learning how to calm an anxious dog is essential, as our canine companions can experience anxiety that manifests in many ways: excessive barking, destructive behavior, trembling, hiding, over-grooming ...

Every Fourth of July, I braced myself for a tough few days. The minute the booms began, my dogs Rocky and Maggie would tremble, pant, pace and stare wide-eyed with panic. While my other dogs snoozed ...

I rescued (adopted) my medium-sized, 13-year-old dog from Animal Care Services about three years ago. He had been there a month. ACS records indicate that he had also been there at age 3, when he was ...

If your dog is afraid of the vet, they might show signs like barking, growling, and physical reactions, which can make check-ups and vaccinations very difficult – and might put you off taking them ...