Free Training Tips for your Dog
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Help, my dog tries to bite me when I leave the house, why is he doing this, and most of all, how can I reduce this behavior? A dog biting when the owner is leaving the house is certainly a concerning behavior, and one that needs to be corrected before the behavior gains a … Read more
In order to stop a dog from mouthing and jumping it helps understanding why the behavior is occurring in the first place. This means taking a look at the antecedents, basically the events that are seen prior to the exhibition of the behavior, but also taking a look as the possible consequences, in other … Read more
Many dog owners wonder how to train multiple dogs at once perhaps in hopes of saving time and effort; however, when it comes to dog training, cutting corners may yield only unsatisfactory results. It is important that, in the initial stages of training, each dog is provided with attention until he or she grasps … Read more
A dog guarding food from another dog is quite a common scenario in many multi-dog households. The dog may guard the food bowl, bones, and even areas where there is food around such as the dining room table or the kitchen counters. Tackling this behavior is important considering that left to his own devices, … Read more
In order to stop a dog from chewing wood furniture, it helps gaining an understanding about why the dog is chewing the wood furniture in the first place. Dogs can chew for various reasons and tackling the underlying cause can help in the resolution part of the problem. A key role in curbing this … Read more
Learning how to stop a dog from chewing children’s toys is important because allowing the dog to do so may cause conflict to both the dog and the child. Left un-managed, there are chances that the dog may resort to resource guarding when the child tries to retrieve the toy or the child may … Read more
Understanding how to give attention to two dogs is important considering that there are risks for conflict over dog owner attention and some dogs can be prone to jealousy. Caution is needed in dogs with a history of fighting over owner attention and in these cases, dog owners should consult with a dog behavior … Read more
Before starting treatment for separation anxiety in dogs, it is important to first know for sure whether a dog has truly separation anxiety. This can often be determined by recording the dog’s behavior when left alone (if feasible) and then having the dog’s behavior evaluated by a professional. The evaluation often consists of detailed … Read more
“Help, my dog bites when I move in bed, what can I do to stop this behavior? ” This is not an uncommon issue, countless dog owners deal with this problem and aren’t sure on how to solve it. This behavior of course can turn to be potentially dangerous, because of the risk of … Read more
A dog attacking another dog when excited may be a common scenario in many multi-dog households. Many times, the underlying emotional state of the dog is not readily recognized, leading to dog owners assuming that their dog is attacking another dog for no particular reason. If your dog is attacking another dog when excited, … Read more