I work with a lot of people whose dogs have Very Big Feelings (VBF) about things in their world. Those big feelings may have ...

I am lost in Morris’s eyes. They are brown, almond-shaped and fringed by impossibly long lashes. He looks back at me, softly blinking occasionally, and then reaches out his tongue and licks my cheek, ...

Netflix has added an engrossing new documentary that reveals heaps of amazing secrets about dogs. Narrated by Hollywood star Rob Lowe, Inside the Mind of a Dog is packed with incredible facts that ...

Discover the bond between guide dogs and their owners, as well as the vital role these dogs play. This heartwarming program sheds light on the incredible bond between guide dogs and their owners, ...

In a recent column, I talked about dogs with reactive behavior (aka Very Big Feelings) grounded in fear, and how we can help them. As a reminder, "reactive behavior" refers to oversized reactions to ...

ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A deeper understanding of dog behavior makes life easier and more enjoyable for dogs and people alike. One of the keys to dogs' minds is knowing that in ...

Just as humans can become inattentive as they age, research shows that our canine companions can also experience a decline in attention as they get older. Paying attention to their people is an ...

I want to begin this post with an apology and a thank-you to all my loyal readers who began with Dog’s Best Friend nine years ago, long before a pandemic ever entered our imagination, except for the ...