Dog Self-Mutilation
A dog that licks or chews on itself is manifesting stress or frustration about something. The problem may start because of some frustration relating to environment, but soon develops into a self-reinforcing habit, as the licking or chewing causes inflammation. Further licking or chewing can provide at least temporary relief, but this ultimately perpetuates the […]
Adopting A Shelter Dog & Raising Him To Be Well Behaved
The number one reason dogs are brought to shelters is that they have “behavior problems.” That label covers a multitude of common canine misbehaviors such as house-soiling, chewing, digging, and general rowdiness or hyperactivity. If one of those bad habits is what landed your dog in a shelter, you’ll have to be willing to work […]
Adopted Dog Trouble: 3 Training Tips Your Adopted Adult Dog
Most shelter dogs come with some ready-made behavior problems, and those that don’t will usually develop a few out of sheer ingenuity. And the stress of adapting to a new living situation and a new family is especially likely to bring out new bad habits or exacerbate old ones.
Don’t panic, and don’t take it personally; […]
Abusive Dog Training: It Is Not Necessary!
The myth that puppies need to experience pain, physical discomfort or fear in order to learn persists widely today despite convincing evidence to the contrary. This often leads to ego crushing physical punishment and the trauma of social isolation. The result may be a guilt ridden owner applying such punishments during the pup’s most impressionable […]
Training Your Dog How To Sit: The Easiest Of All Dog Training Techniques
The first command to teach your puppy should be the Sit position. This position can easily be achieved by holding a motivator in your hand, either food or your puppy’s favorite toy.
Again, if you decide to use food as a motivator, then the best time to train your pup is when she eats. Measure out […]
Psychology Of The Object-Chasing Dog
For no apparent reason, the instinct to chase seems to be stronger in some dogs than in others. In sighthounds (Greyhounds, Basenjis, etc), this tendency is understandable from a genetic standpoint, in that their early selection favored strong sight and low thresholds for chase reflex excitation.
In other breeds not of the sighthound class, the tendency […]
How Your Tone Of Voice Help Makes You The Leader In Your Dog’s World
Using the correct tone of voice is a huge part of the training process. If you yell at your dog, you either freak him out or look like a fool, depending on your dog’s personality. If you speak sweetly, you encourage playfulness.
When giving commands, use a clear, direct, and nonthreatening tone. Think of it as […]
Characteristics Of Dogs That Display Aggression Toward Other Dogs
Dogs that fight tend to have any or a number of the following characteristics:
ï Are dominant in their relationship with their owners.
ï Lacked exposure to other dogs during critical socialization periods.
ï Have been attacked by other aggressive dogs.
ï Fight only when a neighborhood bitch is in heat.
ï May have been the litter bully as a […]
How To Calm Your Dog By Using A Dog-Massage Technique
Dog massage is a veterinary technique used to hasten rehabilitation following fractures and to restore muscle tone. It can give you a new appreciation of canine anatomy. For the busy dog owner, it is a way of disciplining oneself to make contact with the pet. It is a welcome break for dogs in obedience training. […]
Using Caution When Dealing With Fighting Problems
What is in the dog’s mind when it attacks every dog it meets or just has one enemy around the corner? Most of it is show of strength, very often a cowardly show of strength aimed at other people’s toy dogs who can’t answer a bully back. Face that same bully with a big dog […]
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