As firework night approaches in the UK there will be many dog owners worrying about having dogs scared of fireworks. While it is a reasonably common dog fear, and we can understand that they are scared by the loud and unpredictable sounds, firework events only take place once or twice a year so it is ...…
Many working people who consider getting a dog will research which breeds of dog are better suited to being left alone. But will this approach guarantee you get a dog that won’t suffer from separation anxiety? There are people that will tell you that no breeds of dog are suited to being left home alone ...…
Many people firmly believe that the only way to get rid of your fears is to face them head on. It’s a kind of sink or swim approach to solving problems based on a belief that most people will survive the ordeal and come out of it stronger. But is the same true for our ...…
Dog anxiety surfaces when a dog is anticipating that something will happen that they are afraid of. The threat could be real and direct such as a person approaching them, or it could be something that is associated with the fear. For example, many dogs will start acting anxiously when their owner picks up their ...…
A hyperactive dog can cause havoc, racing around the house, knocking things over, and throwing themselves at people, they can also be dangerous if they start biting, scratching or breaking things. When they are in this manic state it can often be difficult to calm a dog down. This kind of hyperactivity can be terrifying, ...…
