Managing Mask Phobia in Dogs
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
If your dog is fearful of face masks, don’t despair. Behavior modification can help your dog accept the unacceptable masks.
desensitization
Animal cruelty: Is jail a reasonable punishment?
Sunday, October 30th, 2016
Gary Patronek is quoted in this article on criminal punishment for those convicted of animal cruelty.
Bang! Bang! Helping Your Dog Manage Noise Phobia
Friday, June 26th, 2015
Fear of noises is a very common and real problem for dogs. Learn what you can do to help your pet manage a fear of noises.
Boom! Boom! Helping Your Dog with Thunderstorm Phobias
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Thunderstorm phobia or anxiety is real and a fairly common problem for many dogs. It can be difficult to watch. Before the first sound of thunder, dogs with thunderstorm phobia become overwhelmed and show physical signs of fear. While thunder is just one of many frightening noises, it is treated a bit differently than other noise phobias. In fact, the fear of thunderstorms may not only be limited to the loud booms associated with them. Learn what causes thunderstorm phobia in dogs and learn how you can help your dog manage this fear.
