Leaving an anxious dog behind can be a terrible feeling for a pet owner, especially when their house is full of chewed up shoes and destroyed pillows upon return. Pet anxiety isn’t all that uncommon.

Separation anxiety in dogs can be challenging to navigate, and depending on the extent of it, you may want to consult with a behavior expert. Separation anxiety is “a specific behavioral disorder that ...

Male dogs and those with abandonment history show higher clinical prevalence. Noise phobias act as a significant comorbidity and risk multiplier. Effective treatment requires concurrent drug therapy ...

Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...

For many dog owners, the moment they step out the door is met with heart-wrenching howls, scratched-up doors, or chewed-up shoes. These aren't just signs of a mischievous pup they’re likely symptoms ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Bear is a 4- to 5-year-old long hair Chihuahua mix surrendered to the Clay County Humane Shelter on July 6, when his owner entered assisted living. A vocal little guy, you’ll hear Bear before you see ...

This article is the first of two examining ADHD-like behaviors in dogs. In part one, the literature on inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and anxiety in dogs is ...

“Behavior modification,” also known as “behavior management ” and “behavior analysis,” all stems from the work of B.F. Skinner. He did most of this work on animals, particularly pigeons and rats, to ...