As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stop trying to win over a fearful dog. They tend to relax when pressure disappears. (Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group via Getty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Dreadful" is how Mike Byrnes remembers his first meeting with Roxie the rescue dog. Poorly socialized as a puppy and overwhelmed ...

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 ...

Every fearful pet is different. Genetics is often the big culprit, but life’s traumas can be another major factor. Dogs who’ve been abused predictably avoid or react badly to their perpetrator but not ...

Extremely ‘Shut Down and Fearful’ Rescue Dog Finally Decompressing in Her Foster Home Has People Sobbing originally appeared on PetHelpful. Anybody can donate to an animal rescue or share a social ...

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...

A few years ago I was chatting with an Army veteran who had served as a dog trainer at The Department of Defense Military Working Dogs Training School at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio. This ...