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Many dog owners want to give their dogs a fur-ever home, but sometimes life has a different plan in mind. If you are someone looking to take in a rehomed dog, there are important things to keep in mind. Rehoming a dog can be challenging for everyone involved, but understanding how a dog feels can help prepare and help make the transition go a little smoother. Common Feelings & Behaviors Imagine moving somewhere completely foreign for you and you don’t know anyone and you’re not even sure why you are there. That can be extremely overwhelming. The same goes for...

Have you recently lost a loved one or pet? While you’re going through this difficult time, you may want to check in on your dog. Dogs experience the same feeling of heartache as humans do when a companion passes. Just like us, they each grieve differently depending on their temperament and their relationship with the deceased. Fortunately, there are ways to help them through their grieving so you can both continue to live happy, healthy lives. Read on to discover the signs of pet grief and how you can help. Signs Signs can vary from dog to dog, but the...

Does your pup act out or retreat into themselves during stressful periods? Barking, howling, chewing up furniture, and even hiding are all pretty common canine behavior. While your first instinct may be to take your dog to behavior classes, your furry friend may actually be acting out because they’re experiencing anxiety. Dogs’ anxious antics aren’t just annoying to the owner, they can also be potentially dangerous to the dog if they don’t relieve their stress. Think your dog may suffer from anxiety? Read on to learn the telltale signs of anxiety and what you can do to help alleviate their...

Do you struggle to leave your dog home alone without coming back to some sort of mess in the house? Barking, howling, chewing up furniture, and even trying to escape the house are all common occurrences for many pet parents when their dog is left alone. While your first instinct may be to take your dog to behavior classes, your furry friend may actually be acting out because they’re experiencing separation anxiety. After spending the past year cooped up indoors with your pup, they’re bound to experience separation anxiety now that you’re leaving the house again. Escape attempts and disruptive...

Anxiety is a common behavior for dogs, with 20-40% of dogs dealing with some form or another. That being said, anxiety affects each dog differently. There are often different triggers, as well as different symptoms that accompany anxiety. Common Triggers Fear Triggers like loud noises, other dogs or animals, a visit to the vet, specific objects and more can all be a trigger for anxiety. Specific stimuli overstresses and scares your dog, sparking anxiety.  Separation Another common trigger is separation. Dogs become attached to their owners and a fear of being abandoned by their “pack” leads them to act out...