If you've ever come home to a shredded couch, neighbor complaints about barking, or a dog who follows you to the bathroom every single time you go — there's a good chance you're dealing with separation anxiety. About 1 in 5 dogs shows separation-anxiety behaviors. It's one of the most common — and most fixable — problems in dog ownership. But people don't always recognize the signs, so they label it "bad behavior" and start punishing instead of helping. Here are the 5 signs to watch for, and what actually...
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This is a brief origin story for anyone who finds Calmpaw and wonders if it's another faceless dropship brand. It's not. Bear Calmpaw started because of a rescue Frenchie named Bear who couldn't be alone for ten minutes without crying. If you've ever had an anxious dog, you know exactly what I mean. The pacing. The watching. The door-staring as you put on your shoes. The shredded couch cushion you come home to. The guilt every time you have to leave for work. We tried doggy daycare ($40 a day,...
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