People share an amazing bond with their dogs. At the heart of the human/canine bond is communication. Misunderstanding often leads to unwanted behavior and frustration. Learning to communicate with my dogs improved our quality of life. Understanding what was normal dog behavior decreased my frustration with their (in my mind) odd or annoying behaviors. Barking is an example. When we added our last dog to the family a new and highly annoying behavior started up – nuisance bark

Going to the vet can be a frightening experience for your canine companion. There are lots of strange smells – some very off putting to a dog’s super sensitive nose. Then there are all those strangers – other dogs, cats, small animals and people. Even well socialized dogs may feel anxious at the vet office. Your precious pup may also pick up on your own stress while at the vet clinic. Perhaps you’ve had a negative experience in the past and now any vet visit puts you on edge.