Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy event, but sometimes the life change that comes with it can provoke significant negative emotions. In a study now published in npj Mental Health Research, ...

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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 ...

Caring for a new puppy can be wonderful, but it can also bring feelings of depression, extreme stress and exhaustion. This is sometimes referred to as "the puppy blues," and can begin anytime after ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The "puppy blues" are a common and normal emotional response to the challenges of raising a new puppy. Early training, routines, ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’ve been dreaming of getting a puppy for years, and now you’ve finally welcomed a little furball into your home. You expected to feel a bit tired from your pup’s playful antics, but you didn’t see ...

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 ...

This article predates the current owners of Science Blog. It has not been reviewed under the current editorial process and is kept as part of the archive. For many owners, caring for a puppy causes ...