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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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …