Having a new puppy is truly wonderful, but let’s be honest, it often brings its own set of challenges. Experiencing a three-month-old beagle glued to your side, whining and barking if you step away for mere seconds, sounds like a classic case of what many might call early puppy separation anxiety. Whether it’s demanding cuddles […]
When our beloved pups enter their golden years, it’s not uncommon to notice some peculiar shifts in their personality. One owner shared their experience with a 14-year-old anxious girl whose recent senior dog behavior has become, well, a bit weird. It seems many pet parents are seeing similar things, from intense staring to clinginess. This
It seems a lot of us wonder about our dogs’ sleeping habits. Many might feel like an outlier if their furry friend isn’t tucked into bed with them every night, especially when concerns about dirt and hair, like from a shedding Lab, make a shared bed seem less appealing. But honestly, if your dog is
It genuinely grinds my gears when people claim they’re simply “too busy” for straightforward tasks, like giving their dog fresh water daily. Honestly, your dog absolutely wishes you had the time. This isn’t just about clean water; it’s about preventing deeper dog behavior problems that arise from neglect, treating them as the sentient creatures they
Let’s talk about police dogs, because there’s a lot to unpack. As an assistant at an animal hospital, I see all kinds of pets, and honestly, I’m not even a huge dog person. My love for cats keeps me going, but daily interactions with canines, especially those subjected to aggressive dog training, reveal some stark
Getting ready to welcome your first bringing home a rescue dog is super exciting, especially when it’s a unique Golden Retriever/Dachshund mix! I get why you’d want everything perfect, especially with cats already in the house. Thinking back to what others wished they knew, some key insights really hit home for making this transition smooth
Oh man, bringing a new puppy home should be a joyful time, right? But sometimes, it kicks off with some real challenges, especially when it comes to dog aggression towards an existing pet. You’ve had your cat for a year, and now a week-old puppy is creating quite the stir, chasing and even biting your
Dread building up before a vet visit is a feeling many of us know all too well, especially when dealing with dog behavior problems. It’s particularly tough when your furry friend has had a bad experience, making things even harder. One person shared how their dog, who had a previous traumatic vet visit, now acts
It’s a truly frightening situation when a beloved family pet, even a young one, turns on a child. Recently, someone shared a story about their mother-in-law’s 1-year-old boxer mix puppy that nipped their own 1-year-old toddler in the face. The toddler wasn’t provoking the dog at all, just standing in the same room, and the
It seems I’m not the only one whose dog has a knack for making a scene! My own dog decided to let out the loudest fart imaginable at the vet’s office recently, and honestly, everyone looked straight at me. It makes you wonder what goes through their minds, or if they even realize what they’ve