Discover the challenges of living with a reactive dog and the journey toward calmer walks through understanding triggers, ...

Not all dogs love to be around new people or other animals. Sometimes their reaction to new stimuli has to do with their breed and natural instincts, their environment, and in many cases, their past, ...

Dear Cathy, I am desperate for help with my adopted, six-year-old mixed terrier. My dog is extremely reactive to people and dogs, so I cannot trust him except in our house where he is loving and ...

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When CC Carson moved to Missoula, Montana after finishing her master’s degree in 2017, she finally had the time and money to adopt a dog, so she started searching. Carson was drawn to Moose—a 30-pound ...

Summer can be a challenging season for reactive dogs, especially as warmer weather brings crowds, noise and unfamiliar situations. According to veterinarians, the key is choosing calm, predictable ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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