Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Does your dog get anxious or fearful when you are out of the house? Dogs can exhibit stress and fear in many ways so if your dog exhibits one or two odd behaviors it might not be something you need …
Behavior
Noise Phobias
Noise phobia is an excessive fear of a sound that results in a pet attempting to avoid or escape from the sound. It’s an irrational, intense and persistent fear response that can develop at any age and in any breed. …
Early Socializing Puppies
Socialization is important to the overall well-being of your dog because it will provide him with the ability to develop skills to cope with new experiences in a positive way, therefore reducing your dog’s stress. What is Socialization? Socialization is …
Separation Anxiety
Back to school season is a time of transition for the whole family as parents and children begin to adjust to a new routine. But it is also a difficult time for pets. After an entire summer of enjoying extended …
Socialization
Socialization is important to the overall well-being of your dog because it will provide him with the ability to develop skills to cope with new experiences in a positive way, therefore reducing your dog’s stress. What is Socialization? Socialization is …
Most Common Dog & Cat Behavior Problems
Dogs Dog behavior problems are often misunderstood or mishandled by dog owners. Perhaps you are new to dog ownership, considering getting a dog, or just wish to help your dog with a challenging issue. Thoroughly understanding the most common dog behavior problems …
National Train Your Dog Month
One of the mistakes we often make with our dogs is thinking that dogs see training classes in the same way that we often see being in school—in other words, that learning is reserved for the classroom! In truth, dogs …
Behavior Consultations
Three of our AMC doctors, Dr. Carraway, Dr. Bliss and Dr. Bowden have a special interest in canine and feline behavior, and have done extra study in this area to help clients solve behavior problems in their pets. Note: we …