Anxiety & Behavior
Understanding and managing anxiety, fear, aggression, and behavioral issues.
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Rottweiler Puppy Separation Anxiety — Help
It's really common to see separation anxiety in young dogs, and Rottweilers in particular tend to bond very closely with their people — so it makes a lot of sense that a 1-year-old male Rottweiler ...
Why Does My Dog Lick Me So Much?
That's such a sweet thing to notice about Chica! Licking is one of the most natural ways dogs communicate, and there are several common reasons a young dog like her might be giving you lots of lick...
How to Housetrain an Adult Dog?
Congratulations on adopting Caswell! Housetraining an adult dog — especially one coming from a shelter — is very doable, and in some ways easier than training a puppy because adult dogs have better...
How to Stop a Great Pyrenees from Jumping Fence?
It's completely understandable to feel worried — finding out your dog has escaped (or might escape) is genuinely stressful! Take a breath. Let's work through this together. First, a little context...
How to Train a Deaf Dog?
What a great name — Goober sounds like a character! Training a deaf dog is absolutely doable, and many deaf dogs go on to be wonderfully well-behaved companions. The key is simply switching from so...
Why Does My Dog Jump and Bark When I Come Home?
It's actually really sweet that Rufus gets so excited to see *you* specifically — and it's a pretty common thing dog owners notice! Dogs form strong individual bonds, and even when other people ar...
Why Is My Cat Attacking Me Suddenly?
It's really unsettling when your cat suddenly turns aggressive — especially when it seems completely unpredictable. You're not alone in experiencing this, and there are some common patterns worth k...
Cat Hiding After Adoption — What Should I Do?
Congratulations on your new cat! It's completely understandable to feel a little worried when your new companion disappears under the bed — but what you're describing is actually very normal behavi...
Why Does My Dog Eat Poop & How to Stop It?
Oh, Cornbread! This is actually one of the more common (and understandably frustrating) things dog owners deal with — you're definitely not alone. The behavior even has a clinical name: coprophagia...
Why Is My French Bulldog Pooping Inside?
It's really frustrating when house training isn't sticking, especially when you feel like you've been consistent. The good news is that this is a very common challenge, and there's a lot you can do...
Puppy Scared of Leash — How to Help?
It's so clear how much you care about Milo, and it's genuinely frustrating when something that should be simple — a walk — becomes a source of stress for both of you. The good news is that leash fe...
Toy Poodle Separation Anxiety & Barking
It's really hard to hear your dog distressed when you leave — and it's just as hard on Olli. The good news is that separation anxiety is one of the most well-studied behavioral challenges in dogs, ...
Why Do Dogs Want to Be Touched All the Time?
It's so sweet that Jesse loves being close to you! That "Velcro dog" personality is actually pretty common, and there are some well-understood reasons why dogs behave this way. **It's often just w...
Why Does My Lab Puppy Jump on Counters?
It sounds like Winston is keeping you on your toes! Counter-surfing is really common in Labrador puppies — they're naturally curious, food-motivated, and growing fast, which means those counters ar...
How to Stop Kitten Sleeping on Your Face?
That's such a sweet problem to have — a 2-month-old kitten who wants to be as close to you as possible! At this age she's still very much bonded to warmth and heartbeat sounds, so your face is basi...
How to Stop a Dachshund From Barking?
It's really common for Dachshund owners to deal with this — these dogs were bred to alert hunters, so a big, bold bark is basically built into them! That doesn't make it any less exhausting at home...
How to Stop Puppies From Tearing Up Pads?
It's such a common puppy puzzle — you set up the pad perfectly, and two minutes later it's confetti! Luna is at a really fun (and busy!) age, so this is completely normal behavior. Here's some gene...
How to Train a Rescue Dog German Shepherd Mix?
It's so exciting that you've welcomed Storm into your home — congratulations on the adoption! A one-year-old mixed-breed dog coming from a shelter is starting a big new chapter, and it's completely...
How to Stop Dog from Wanting Toy Thrown?
It's so relatable — Australian Shepherds are famously energetic and driven, and once they discover the joy of fetch, it can feel like they'd play forever! The good news is that teaching Junior to t...
When Can You Train an Australian Cattle Dog Puppy?
It's so common to feel this way with a puppy like Nova — and honestly, the fact that you can already see her intelligence is a great sign! Australian Cattle Dogs are famously bright and driven, but...
Best Way to Potty Train a Puppy?
What a fun stage — a 2-month-old puppy is actually at a great age to start building good habits! At this age, her bladder is tiny and her control is still developing, so accidents are completely no...
Dog Biting People After Spaying — Why?
It's understandable to be concerned — a change in behavior after a procedure like spaying is something worth taking seriously, both for Bella's wellbeing and for the safety of people around her. F...
Can Dogs Grieve? Picky Eating After Loss
It's so hard to watch Tucker go through this, and it's really thoughtful of you to be paying such close attention to how he's doing. The short answer is: yes, dogs absolutely can grieve, and what y...
How to Reduce Anxiety in Dogs?
It's really thoughtful that you're paying attention to Pepper's emotional wellbeing — anxiety in dogs is more common than many people realize, and there's quite a bit you can do at home to help a 2...
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