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 ...

As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

Training fearful dogs requires patience, consistency, and the right approach. Bethany Preud’homme, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, demonstrates how to apply proven strategies to help even the ...

Smokey, a border collie mix, was found wandering in a Marin park. After being brought to safety at Marin Humane, it took several days for this fearful dog to relax enough for behavior volunteers to ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Just like humans, dogs can get fearful, scared, or anxious – and some more ...

"A new rescue dog is often scared and confused," reminds Dr. Cahn. "Give them space and don't force interactions; let them ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

Behavior experts are emphasizing that fear-driven reactivity in dogs is often mistaken for true protectiveness, leading to ...

My new puppy just turned five months old. I had been hoping to delay his walk training a little longer, but an upcoming event that may require me to bring both of my pets—including him—pushed me to ...

My dog, Major, is a rescue who was 18 weeks old when we got him and is almost 2 years old now. I fell in love with him in his cage huddled against the wall. He is so sweet and gentle. I have taken him ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College is partnering with the non-profit Paws for People to create a new Assistance Dog Training program. The program was created in response to a gap in ...