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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helping Your Dog Understand Communication
An open line of communication between owner and dog does not always ensure that the messages sent will be received correctly. A common instance in which unintentional messages are sent to a dog is during a fearful episode. The dog encounters a frightening object, event, or person and displays a variety of fear reactions, which […]
Dog’s Mouth Gestures & What They Mean
1. Mouth relaxed and slightly open, tongue may be slightly visible or even slightly draped over the lower teeth: This is the dog equivalent of the human smile. It means “I am happy and relaxed.”
2. Yawn: While it is usually interpreted by humans as meaning fatigue or boredom, it is actually a stress-related signal, best […]
5 Ways In Which A Dog’s Intelligence Has Shaped Their Services
The uses of dogs that capitalize on aspects of their instinctive intelligence have become more varied in today’s world. A quick sampling of some of these contemporary dog careers includes:
1. seeing-eye dogs, who guide their blind masters around obstacles, warn them of approaching vehicles, and allow them to navigate independently, even in the complex urban […]
