Sudden fear from a dog who already knows you is a before-and-after problem.
If your dog has always been wary of handling or cautious around people, that history gives you somewhere to start.…
Why would a dog deliberately put his face somewhere he can see less?
He may press his nose into your side during a crowded gathering, bury his face against a blanket on the couch, tuck his muzzle between his paws, or wedge his head against the edge of a cushion.…
Dogs constantly interpret the signals around them. Changes in tone, unfamiliar situations, social interactions, or sudden activity in the environment can all influence how they respond in a given moment.…
The car hasn’t even left the driveway, and your dog’s chin is already wet. A few minutes later, strings of saliva are hanging from his mouth. He’s licking his lips, swallowing more than usual, and shifting around in the seat.…
Panting is first and foremost a cooling system. Dogs rely heavily on rapid breathing and evaporation from the respiratory tract to shed excess heat, so panting after exercise or on a warm day usually needs no emotional explanation.…
One stressed dog may pace from room to room. Another pants even though the house is cool. A third begins drooling, turns their face away, or goes unexpectedly quiet.…
Your dog comes in from the rain, shakes his head twice, and carries on. Later, someone briefly handles his ears, he pulls away, gives one quick shake, and walks off.…
One second, your dog is moving normally toward a visitor. The person bends down, reaches toward his head, and the movement stops. His feet stay planted. His mouth closes.…
What exactly is your dog worried about when another dog appears? Is it the approach itself? How close the other dog gets? The speed of the greeting? A history of rough encounters?…
Your dog is asleep beside you on the couch, stretched out and completely relaxed. You reach over and place a hand gently on his back. He jumps. His head whips around, his body tightens, and for a second he looks genuinely alarmed.…