Any pet parent will know each dog is unique. Just like humans, canines have their own likes and dislikes and the same goes for their fears and phobias. Some owners might be restricted to local walks ...

Anyone who knows me just how much I adore dogs--especially mine. Carter and Jack have me wrapped around their paws, and I wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world. The love, authenticity, and ...

Dogs, like some other species including humans, can sometimes develop an excessive, irrational fear of something animate, inanimate or situational. This state of affairs falls into the category of a ...

“He's not going to hurt you,” my fellow train passenger told me, barely glancing up from her phone to utter the same phrase I'd heard a hundred times before. In front of her, a huge German Shepherd ...

My dog Princess detests thunderstorms, firecrackers and gunshots, you know, all those unusually loud, unnatural noises. My clients have let me know from their experiences that my Princess is not alone ...

Noise phobias are common in dogs. Even a seemingly confident dog can tremble and drool at the sounds of fireworks or thunder. Noise anxiety can exhibit many symptoms and severity levels. On the less ...

The spider on the ceiling, the neighbor’s barking dog, or a slithering snake–animals can trigger not just fright but outright ...

Dogs are wonderful beings, there’s no doubt about it. But not everyone is equally thrilled about being in their vicinity, often due to fears and phobias. Take this redditor’s neighbor, for instance.