Heart and lung problems can also cause panting and increased respiration rates, aka breathing really hard and fast. Dogs that are prescribed certain medications might also pant excessively, Erickson says. Middle-age and older dogs can also develop a condition called Cushing's Disease, which is ...
Some dogs suffer extreme fear of strangers. They cower, tremble, and try to hide from any new person they meet. While it's not unheard of for dogs to beafraid of strangers, the ideal reaction is one of open friendliness, not hiding or running away. If your dog is excessively fearful a...