Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

"I'm hoping you can help me understand what's going on with my dog and why ... Also, what I may have done wrong and how to fix it. Buddy is a 4½-year-old male dog. He was neutered in March this year, ...

Most puppies or dogs chase or bite their tails at one time. It’s something to do, and it’s fun. Many dog owners find their dog’s tail biting amusing. But if tail biting is not corrected early enough, ...

Does your dog seem a bit aloof, avoiding eye contact and moving away from you when you go near them? Your pet may very well be upset with you. Certified veterinary technician (CVT) Kait Hembree told ...

“While the dogs are a highlight to many, a lot of times they are just a gateway to make conversation with handlers,” she said. “Handlers need to be good at multitasking, keeping an eye on their dogs ...

Noozhawk’s 3rd Annual Four-Legged Friends and More is here! This section features articles covering aspects such as health, comfort, training, exercise, and the overall well-being of your beloved ...

My recent articles discussed normal and abnormal anxiety in pets and ways we can help reduce their anxiety. A necessary, albeit obvious, strategy we use to reduce a pet’s anxiety is to actively avoid ...

“Behavior modification,” also known as “behavior management ” and “behavior analysis,” all stems from the work of B.F. Skinner. He did most of this work on animals, particularly pigeons and rats, to ...