Crying, I sat on the stairs, completely overcome with overwhelm, guilt, sadness, and utter helplessness as our 8-week-old, 4-pound Maltipoo named Betty whined in the living room. My hands were covered ...

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 ...

When people picture bringing home a puppy, they usually imagine wagging tails, cuddles and endless joy. What often follows instead is a crash of exhaustion, regret and overwhelm. This is called the ...

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 ...

If a dog with blue irises is high on your list of must-haves, there are a wide range of breeds that promise to be the apple of your eye. They include popular breeds like Frenchies and Border Collies, ...

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 ...