Dealing With Dominance In Dogs
What Does “Dominance” Mean? In order to understand why your dog is acting “dominant,” it’s important to know some things about canine social systems. Animals who live in social …
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Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs
Dog aggression is any behavior meant to intimidate or harm a person or another animal. Growling, baring teeth, snarling, snapping and biting are all aggressive behaviors. Although aggressive behaviors …
Destructive Chewing
It is normal for dogs to explore the world with their mouths. However, chewing can be directed onto appropriate items so your dog is not destroying items you value. …
Separation Anxiety
Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behavior problems when they’re left alone. Typically, they’ll have a dramatic anxiety response within a short time (20-45 minutes) after their owners leave them. …
Canine Rivalry
What is Canine Rivalry? Canine rivalry refers to repeated conflicts between dogs living in the same household. Animals that live in social groups establish a social structure within that …
Barking
Bark! Bark! Bark! Some canine behavior problems, such as house soiling, affect only a dogs owners. However, problems such as escaping and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes …
Preparing Your Pet for a Babies Arrival
Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for the same event. Handling your pet’s curiosity, anxiety and increased …
Children And Dogs: Important Information For Parents
Living with a dog can be beneficial to children. Dogs can enhance children’s self-esteem, teach them responsibility and help them to learn empathy. However, children and dogs may not …
Territorial Marking Behavior In Dogs And Cats
Dogs and cats are territorial animals. This means that they “stake out a claim” to a particular space, area or object. They let other people and animals know about …
Crate Training Your Dog
Crate training your dog may take some time and effort, but can be useful in a variety of situations. If you have a new dog or puppy, you can …