It's always exciting to welcome a furry bundle of joy into your home, but there can be other not-so-positive emotions that come with this life change. While the tiny paws and wagging tail are to die ...

Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy event, but sometimes the life change that comes with it can provoke significant negative emotions. Researchers found that almost half of dog owners experience ...

It’s hard to imagine anything more delightful than bringing an adorable puppy home. Yet many new dog owners find themselves feeling anything but delighted during those early weeks and months. It turns ...

Bringing home a puppy is supposed to be one of life’s most joyful experiences. The wagging tail, the snuggles, the sweet smell of puppy breath, and the excitement of bonding with a new family ...

For many owners, caring for a puppy causes worry, fear and frustration, and forming an attachment to their dog can be difficult. However, the negative emotional content of memories of the puppyhood ...