Pets are a meaningful part of your life, so losing your dog causes grief, just like any other loss. Take as much time as you need to mourn your dog and accept any and all emotions that you experience as you go through the grieving process.
Mourning the loss of a relationship can feel much like grieving someone who passed away. There are various stages of separation—from shock, denial, depression, anger, bargaining, relapse, and acceptance. Healing...
It's normal to have deep feelings of pain and fear after a breakup. According to neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp, rejection and separation from a loved one can plunge us into a...
Train your dog to recognize signs that you're becoming anxious and perform some task that calms you. This may mean simulating behavior so your dog learns the signs. You might...
It should be "affect." Always plug the meaning of the word into the sentence and see if it makes sense if you're not sure. To affect is to influence or...
We become used to it as we continue to lower our personal needs and standards to nothing, so it's very hard to leave. Many people lose sight of what they...
You want to make sure that your dog is getting enough exercise. I can't stress exercise enough. A tired dog is a well-behaved dog, physically and mentally.
A lot of times pressure on the kneecap while kneeling is due to either a tight calf muscle or a tight front of your thigh. Stretching those areas regularly can...
