Fearful dogs are often approached with good intentions that unintentionally worsen their stress. This video focuses on common handling and training moments where fear is misunderstood or mismanaged.

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Just like humans, dogs can get fearful, scared, or anxious – and some more than others. Nobody wants to see their dog scared, of course, but if you do have a fearful dog it’s important to know what ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

Having been interested for many decades in "all things dog," and demystifying what they're doing and why, whenever I learn that dog expert and Psychology Today writer Dr. Zazie Todd has written an ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray.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

A video of a rescue dog's unique way of coping with being "scared of rain" has broken the hearts of users on TikTok. The clip was shared by @maggiepotamus and has garnered over 312,000 views since it ...