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 ...

Welcoming a new puppy into your life can be so exciting, and incredibly rewarding, too. However, we often focus on the good parts without discussing the struggles. That’s totally fine, however, and it ...

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 ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...

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 ...