Anxiety can affect dog behavior in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Weather changes and summer thunderstorms may be causing your dog to respond with anxious behavior, or maybe your dog is experiencing separation anxiety as you return to the office. Perhaps your puppy is struggling when...

  What is Dog Aggression?  Many people associate aggression with a mean dog, but aggressive behavior can mean a lot of different things when it comes to canines: protecting, guarding, defending, and negotiating social situations are all common reasons for dog aggression. After all, dogs can’t exactly use their words...

Cats are known for their strange, quirky behaviors—kneading, having an affinity for boxes, knocking things over, and more.  Many funny feline behaviors are perfectly normal; some can even be entertaining as you watch your cat play out her instincts. Some behaviors, though, can feel a bit unnerving, leaving you to...

Getting sick or injured at home is one thing. If it happens while traveling and far from home, sickness and injuries can become a much more complicated ordeal.  If you’re planning a pet-friendly vacation, it’s important to be prepared for emergencies. The last thing you want is to waste precious...

As pet parents, we do everything we can to turn our homes into safe havens for our furry friends. But what happens when disaster strikes, requiring you and your pet to evacuate your perfectly pet-friendly home?  As much as we hope against disasters, natural and otherwise, it’s always a good...

As pet parents, we want to provide our furry friends with the most comfortable environment possible. It can be distressing to see our dogs get stressed and scared, especially when we have no control over the circumstances.  Does your pup turn into a scaredy-cat during thunderstorms? Keep reading for some...

Cats are known for being independent, antisocial creatures… but they can actually get pretty attached to their loved ones.  Do you have a classic case of “velcro cat?” Your cat’s clingy, needy behavior could be due to separation anxiety. Keep reading to learn more about cat separation anxiety and how...

For us, the 4th of July fireworks are an exciting, nostalgic summer celebration. For our dogs, on the other hand, fireworks can be incredibly scary and stressful.  Did you know that in the United States, July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters? This is because...

School’s out, and kids are home. For parents of pets and kids, this can be quite the drastic shift from those quiet days at home with your dog during the school year!  A more rambunctious household can feel overwhelming, but more time at home together means more opportunities for quality...

With kids out of school, family vacations planned, and warm weather allowing for more time outdoors, summer comes with a lot of changes to day-to-day life.  As exciting as your summer plans may be, your dog doesn’t necessarily understand the concept of summer vacation. If he’s used to quiet days...