Crate training a rescue dog can be just as challenging as training a puppy. Many rescues carry emotional scars that make learning new routines harder—but with patience and care, they can still become ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

It's an exciting day. Your new rescue dog is coming home! You imagine long walks in the park and cozy snuggles with your furry friend in front of the TV. It's a lovely vision. Still, sometimes, a ...

Most dogs love to play. But, what if you have a rescue dog who was never used to playing before they arrived in your life? Sadly, we know all too well that some dogs don’t have very nice lives before ...

The scent of cut grass. A flash of teeth. Screams. Blood. These are the things I recall about the hazy July morning our family dog attacked a man at the park. Just months earlier, we’d won the shelter ...