Learn about common dog behavior problems and how to correct them.
Most dogs love to play and cuddle with us, but sometimes something happens and it brings out an aggressive side of our dog. When this happens, quite frankly, it isn’t an issue to ignore because aggressive behaviors of dogs may escalate and thus, should be resolved ASAP. In this article, you will first learn about…
Dogs can be your best friends, and why shouldn’t they be? The amount of love and affection they shower on us is immeasurable! But, loving a pet doesn’t really mean we should let them do whatever they want. Just like toddlers, dogs need to be taught about the difference between good and bad behaviors. So,…
Encountering a loose aggressive dog can be quite a problem for some dog owners. What do you do if a loose dog comes over to you and your dog? The situation can be quite intimidating, especially if you have a small dog and the one coming toward you is much larger. The safety or your…
Does your dog suffer from noise phobias? Noise phobias, such as a fear of thunder or other loud noises is a problem for many dogs. These loud sounds can cause a great deal of anxiety for the dog. But after doing some research, I found information about an effective treatment for noise phobias in dogs….
Is your dog possessive of his food? This is a common problem and if caught early enough, it is quite simple to stop. If your dog has problems with possessiveness of his food for a long time, you can still manage or curb the behavior, it just might take a bit longer. There are a…
Training a dog to act properly has many benefits, for the dogs and their humans alike. Dog behavior training is critical in order to prevent negative behaviors, such as aggression and anxiety, for example. It is important to deal with dog aggression issues by training dogs to interact appropriately with other dogs and especially people…
Nipping is a common puppy behavior that typically puppies will outgrow. I’m sure that most people who have played with a young puppy have experienced this. But if puppies aren’t taught that this isn’t appropriate behavior, the problem can persist throughout their adult life. The dog may grab at your hands, arms, legs, shoes, clothing…
Dogs are not people! This may seem like an obvious observation. But so many people make the mistake time and time again of expecting their dog to act and think like a person. They attribute human traits and emotions to their dog. This undermines their whole relationship, sending confusing signals and stressing the dog. Understanding…
One of the most common misbehaviors in all kinds of dogs is the dog pulling on the leash when walking. Puppies and adult dogs alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. A dog pulling on the leash can be much more than an annoying habit. Leash…
How many times have I heard fellow dog owners say, I hate it when my dog barks non stop or he utterly embarrasses me when he mounts people’s legs. Dog owners usually have no problems to fill in tons of their dog behavioral problems into the above statements. What they should be doing, though, is…
