Dogs have perfected a vocal triage system consisting of a soft warning bark that may escalate to a growl, and in extreme ...

Dogs are deeply intuitive creatures, but their way of seeing the world often doesn’t always align with ours. What we see as ...

Sometimes, dogs who need to feel safe are constantly anxious and stressed. Challenging cases may benefit from the ...

Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

The Root of the Behavior Similar to a scared child hiding under the blankets to escape scary monsters lurking in the dark, when a dog is hiding under a bed, inside a closet or any enclosed space, he ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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