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Over-excitability And Inhibition Behavior In Dogs

Over excitability is the term used to describe most of the problem dogs we see, especially when they are stressed by new surroundings, strangers, other dogs, social isolation, physical restraint, stimulation, and sudden loud noises At the other end of the spectrum of behavioral reactivity, we see highly inhibited animals that react to stress by total inaction or slow, stiff movements, and appare.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Helping A Battered Dog Gain Confidence By Using Nonphysical Methods

A dog that has been over-punished lacks self-confidence Therefore, such dogs should be allowed to succeed This is fortunately a simple process with dogs They are dramatically quick to learn from people when taught by nonphysical methods Even a simple 3-part exercise, performed daily, can bring about a behavior change in a few days All that is needed is to crouch down, say "Rover, come," .....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Behavioral Problems Associated With Parasitic Disease

Some of the problem behaviors in dogs are a result of an infection from parasite These include internal parasites such as roundworm and tapeworm, flea infestation, ear mites, and Hypermetria Many dog owners are not aware that most parasite infection such as roundworm infestation is a condition that requires immediate veterinary attention The fact is that it is important for all puppies to.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Discipline Your Dog Instead Of Punishing Him

Too often, dogs do not understand why they are receiving punishment or which behavior produced the punishment Dog owners attribute unrealistic reasoning abilities far beyond the animaland#39;s mental capacity The owner may believe the dog knew what he was doing wrong because he had the "guilty" look on his face when the owner yelled, "WHAT IS THIS ON THE FLOOR!" while pointing to a mess The belief.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Using Caution When Dealing With Fighting Problems

What is in the dogand#39;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 peopleand#39;s toy dogs who canand#39;t answer a bully back Face that same bully with a big dog likely to answer back and it will disappear into the distance, for the dog knows who will be boss even in its own race, and i.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

How To Help Your Dogand#39;s Storm Phobias

Many dogs that fear storm activity also fear other sharp percussive noises, such as gunfire, exploding balloons, or low frequency sounds from a sound system capable of rattling the windows Because storm noises originate outdoors, any attempts to simulate storm noises or other loud sounds should originate there These can be tested and used with a routine which involves a single hand clap, follo.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

The Psychotic Dog

A psychosis is defined as a mental disturbance of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists Two prevailing criteria can be added to the definition of a neurotic dog to describe, for this purpose, a psychotic behavior These involve circumsta.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

How To Remain Safe and Calm Around Strange Or Aggressive Dogs

A knowledge of canine body language can protect you and your children around strange or threatening dogs If you understand how the animal will interpret your body movements and facial expressions, you will know how to act in a nonthreatening way and avoid a possible aggressive attack Here are a few rules to follow: 1 Never approach an unknown dog without first asking its owner if itand#39;s all .....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Understanding Your Dogand#39;s Chewing Problems

Chewing is usually a developmental phase that puppies pass through to relieve the itch and pain of cutting new teeth The majority of dogs stop chewing everything in sight once their new teeth are fully erupted, at about 9 months old The few dogs that do not cease chewing by age 1, either have acquired the habit of chewing from boredom, anxiety, and frustration, or have acquired an unusual gour.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

The Danger Of A Jealous Dog

In the case of jealousy the mind of a dog works in almost an identical way to that of a human being It wants the full attention and love of its owner whether the jealousy occurs only when another dog enters the home or when the beloved owner talks to another dog outside, or whether the jealousy is aimed at another person in the home The same driving force is at the root of the evil in all of t.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Incessant Barking: Part 2

In the wild, dogs have their own method of going about things their way But if you want your dog to be a well-behaved pet and to live in your home with you, you must teach him the human way of living Specifically, you have to teach your dog to redirect his normal and natural dog behaviors Failing to learn where to relieve himself, what to chew, when to bark, when to jump up and where to dig .....More on Bad Dog Behaviour

Incessant Barking: Part 1

What does it mean when a dog barks The bark is the dogand#39;s word, and it can mean many things Your dog barks when he is alerting you to an intruder, when he is afraid, when he is playful, and when he is bored Barking is caused by the presence of stimuli such as strange people, dogs, sights or sounds, the ownerand#39;s absence, or as an attention seeking mechanism The easiest way to control bark.....More on Bad Dog Behaviour