Dental disease and gum disease can cause pain, discomfort, and can negatively affect our dogs' overall health and wellbeing.  Any kind of pain, including pain associated with dental issues, has the po...

When was the last time your dog had a dental cleaning?  A proper one, with dental x-rays and anesthesia?  Why is this so important? Read on...

In honor of February being Pet Dental Health month, I'm of...

Does your anxious or fearful dog need to be separated from visitors to your home, but they "freak out" when closed away in another room from you? My dog Pancake struggled with this issue, which made o...

Is your dog anxious outside of your home? Maybe they're especially nervous in new places? If this describes your dog, a mobile safe space might be a good option for them.

I usually talk about safe sp...

It is so disheartening when your fearful dog has a significant regression in their anxiety and behavior. It can feel like you've lost all the progress you've made, and you're starting over again. Why ...

In the last blog on how to build your dog's confidence, I encouraged you to pick a behavior that your dog is already pretty good at, and start reinforcing it consistently in many contexts.  This is a ...

Is your dog afraid to go on walks? Maybe your dog won't go out the door at all, or perhaps they are willing to walk a short distance but then turn around and pull toward home?  

If this sounds like y...

Fireworks are tough on many dogs. What can you do to help your dog get through the fireworks season? Here are a few approaches:  

Strategy #1 For Dealing With Fireworks: Get Out Of Town

When you ...

Is your sensitive pup a slow, suspicious eater? Are you running out of ways to trick them into taking their pills? 

For dogs who quickly gulp down treats without chewing them, and will enthusiastically...

Would you like to be able to put your dog in another room or a crate when you have visitors, but your dog doesn't tolerate being separated from you? This can make it really tough to have guests, if yo...

Have you heard that you just need to "Give your dog more time"?  Are time, patience, and love really enough to build your fearful dog's confidence and change their behavior? 

In my opinion, you need mo...

You want your fearful dog to feel happier and more confident- but where to start? Enrichment games are a great way to get more joy into your dog's day. Here are some favorites from our Confidence Buil...