Jessica Ennis, DVM, CVA
Section Head and Clinical Assistant Professor, Primary Care, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, Rowan University · Harrison Township, NJ
Primary care veterinarian with more than a decade of Greater Philadelphia practice experience. Her focus includes preventive medicine, behavioral health, low-stress handling, and client partnership.
Areas of focus
- small-animal primary and preventive care
- canine behavioral health
- low-stress handling
Articles by Jessica Ennis
- Rideshare With a Dog: Uber and Lyft Pet Policies Explained
- Cooperative-Care Nail Trims for a Dog Who Hates Them
- Helping a Dog Who Panics at the Grooming Dryer
- How to Do Gradual Departure Training for a Dog
- How to Respond When Your Dog Growls
- Recognizing the Early Stress Signals in Dogs
- What Is Trigger Stacking in Dogs, and Why It Matters More Than Any Single Trigger
- When Does Resource Guarding Need a Certified Behaviorist?
- Why Does My Dog Bark at the Doorbell? A Vet's Guide to Stopping It
- How to Tell If Your Dog Is Anxious
- Best Crash-Tested Dog Car Harnesses: What the Evidence Actually Shows
- Best Dog Car Travel Gear: A Brand-Neutral Buyer's Guide
- Can You Leave Your Dog Alone in a Hotel Room?
- Counter-Conditioning a Leash-Reactive Dog Step by Step
- Do Snuffle Mats and Lick Mats Help Calm a Stressed Dog?
- Helping a Dog Who Is Scared of Other Dogs on Walks
- How to Keep Your Dog Warm When Tent Camping
- How to Travel With an Anxious Dog
- Managing a Dog Who Barks at the Window All Day
- Road Trip Packing List: Everything Your Dog Needs
- Why Does My Dog Run Away When Off Leash?
- The "Look at That" Game Explained: How This Training Method Helps Reactive Dogs
- What to Pack in a Dog Travel First-Aid Kit
- When Does Dog Anxiety Need Medication? Talk to Your Vet
- Why Does My Dog Bark at Strangers on Walks?
- Helping an Anxious Dog Adjust to a New Home
- How to Find Truly Pet-Friendly Hotels
- How to Read Dog Body Language: A Beginner's Guide
- Independence Training for a Velcro Dog: A Vet's Practical Plan
- How to Introduce a Second Dog to a Nervous Resident Dog
- Why Your Senior Dog Suddenly Won't Leave Your Side
- Redirected Aggression: Why My Dog Snapped After a Trigger
- How to Stop Attention-Seeking Behavior in Dogs
- Territorial Aggression in Dogs, Explained
- Understanding Pet Passports and What They Cover
- What Is a Pet Import Permit and When Do You Need One?
- Can Dogs Ride Safely in the Bed of a Pickup Truck?
- Crash-Test Ratings for Dog Car Restraints, Explained
- How to Camp With Your Dog: A Beginner's Guide
- Why Does My Dog Lick His Paws Raw? A Vet's Guide to Causes and What Actually Helps
- My Dog Barks Nonstop When Left Alone: What Helps
- My Puppy Is Scared of Everything: Is That Normal?
- Why Does My Dog Bark at Night for No Reason? What's Actually Going On
- Signs of Motion Sickness in Dogs: What to Watch For and When to Act
- How to Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations Are Finished
- The 3-3-3 Rule for a New Rescue Dog: What It Means and Where It Breaks Down
- Why Does My Dog Hate the Car?
- Why Does My Dog React to Some Dogs But Not Others?
- Airline Pet Policies: What to Check Before You Book
- Airport Pet Relief Areas: How They Work
- Beach Trips With Your Dog: Safety and Etiquette
- How to Stop Your Dog From Counter Surfing
- How to Stop Demand Barking in Dogs
- Do Puppies Outgrow Car Sickness?
- How to Stop Your Dog From Getting Into the Trash
- Helping a Dog Who Is Afraid of Car Rides
- How to Travel Internationally With Your Dog: A Vet's Planning Checklist
- Questions to Ask a Dog Sitter Before You Hire
- Teaching a "Settle" or "Place" for Calm Behavior
- How to Teach a Dog the Quiet Command (Without Fighting the Barking)
- What Causes Resource Guarding in Dogs? The Science Behind the Growl Over the Bowl
- Boarding Kennel vs. Pet Sitter: Which Is Right for Your Dog?
- Hotel Pet Fees: What to Expect and How to Budget
- Impulse-Control Games That Build Self-Regulation in Dogs
- Is It Safe for Your Dog to Ride in the Front Seat?
- How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping the Fence
- Moving Abroad With a Dog: A Relocation Checklist
- My Dog Is Terrified of Going Up or Down Stairs
- Preventing Separation Anxiety in a New Puppy
- Vaccines and Requirements Most Boarding Facilities Need
- Why Does My Dog Get Car Sick?
- Why Does My Senior Dog Pace at Night?
- Barrier Frustration vs Aggression: What's the Difference in Dogs on Leash?
- Boredom vs Separation Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference
- Is My Dog Chewing Out of Boredom or Anxiety?
- Dog Car Seat Belt vs Crate vs Barrier: Which Restraint Is Safest?
- How to Travel With a Puppy for the First Time
- Is Humping a Dominance Behavior or Just Excitement?
- In-Home Sitter vs. Drop-In Visits vs. Doggy Daycare: Which One Actually Fits Your Dog
- Management vs Training: When to Just Avoid the Trigger
- Play Growl vs. Warning Growl: How to Tell the Difference
- Reactive vs. Aggressive Dogs: The Difference That Actually Matters
- Should You Board a Senior Dog or Hire a Sitter?
- Trainer vs Behaviorist vs Veterinary Behaviorist: Who to Call
- Traveling With a Small Dog vs a Large Dog: What Actually Changes
- Best Airline-Approved Dog Carriers: What "Approved" Actually Means
- Collapsible Bowls and Feeding Gear for Traveling Dogs: What Actually Matters at the Rest Stop
- Why Does My Dog Eat His Own Poop? What the Evidence Actually Shows
- How to Stop Puppy Biting and Mouthing: What Actually Works
- Why Your Dog Howls at Sirens—and When It's Actually Stress
- Play Bow or Aggression? How to Tell If Dogs Are Playing or Fighting
- Signs of True Aggression and When to Get Professional Help
- How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Poop: What the Evidence Actually Supports
- Surviving Puppy Crate Crying at Night
- What Does Whale Eye Mean in Dogs?
- Why Does My Dog Whine All the Time? A Vet's Guide to Reading the Behavior
- Can You Crush a Longevity Chew and Sprinkle It on Senior Dog Food?
- Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him?
- How to Fly With a Dog: The Complete Guide