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Many dogs become nervous when in the car or when put into new situations. Since your dog is a rescue,

Masturbatory behavior can be very tricky to assess and prevent, but you included some very important information about Jake in

It sounds like your girl is already showing signs of “guarding behavior”. In this case, she is guarding you, which

This is a classic example of fear “displacement”. A scary event happened (the smoke alarm went off) and now Jacob

Dogs can be very “in tune” to what is going on within the family and can sense stress or grief.

At 4 months of age, puppies are in a very “oral” phase of their development and they are experiencing teething.

Problem barking can be difficult to curb and ignoring them can be an exercise in futility. Sometimes though, ignoring them

‘Shivering’ can be a sign of many different problems. Some dogs, especially older ones, can develop muscle weakness that can

In any case of pain, swelling and lameness, I recommend that your veterinarian examine your dog as soon as possible.

Neutering your dog is a big decision and it may be a wise one in the long run for several

Barking is a very common method of communication that dogs use, ‘talking’ not only to humans and dogs but other

Predatory behavior in dogs can be very hard to correct, as it is a natural instinct. Often dogs who hunt

Instances of biting can be worrying, especially when it is completely unexpected and without warning. It is especially concerning in

Large dogs often have a LARGE amount of energy, as you have discovered. The German Shepherd Dog is an intelligent

Puppies and young dogs with little or no training can be challenging as many have developed bad habits. This does