Seasonal sounds: What are your dog’s noise aversion triggers?

Canine noise aversion is common anxiety and fear-based response that affects over 1/3 of dogs. When considering if your dog has noise aversion, determine your dog’s trigger: What sounds initiate your dog’s noise aversion? Although fireworks and thunder are the most commonly reported triggers, many indoor noises can trigger a fear response. As the holidays approach, …

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Does my dog need a coat?

With the weather beginning to move to the cold, a question we hear from dog owners is whether their dog should wear a coat. While every case is different, the short answer is that a coat or sweater for your dog is one of those things that only really helps your dog but doesn’t hurt. …

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Teaching your dog to be alone

Since canines are highly social creatures, being alone can be quite stressful. Fortunately, you can teach your pup to enjoy his alone time or at least tolerate it. If he never grasps how to do this, you may wind up with a dog who acts out through excessive barking, digging, and chewing – or develops …

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