Free Training Tips for your Dog
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
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
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
“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
How to stop a dog stealing toys from other dogs is something that many dog owners may be looking for, considering that many dogs share this bad habit. What solution it takes to stop this behavior may vary based on whether the dog stealing the toys is doing so aggressively, with a true intent … Read more
Conflict between dogs during mealtime is not an unusual problem; indeed, many dog owners confess having difficulty in properly managing this unpleasant situation. The appropriate term for conflict occurring during mealtimes or any other situation or scenario where dogs threaten each other over food, toys, owner’s attention or resting areas is resource guarding. Resource … Read more
Is my dog resource guarding me? I recently adopted a chihuahua mix female that is estimated to be 2 years old from a shelter a week ago. She had lived in the shelter for 8 months prior to that. We also have 2 male chihuahua mix dogs at home who are about 4-5 years … Read more
Dogs who are aggressive towards other dogs on leash require a systematic approach that prevents rehearsal of the problem behavior. The more your dog acts aggressively towards other dogs on leash, the more the behavior puts roots and is difficult to eradicate once established. Ideally, for safety and correct implementation, dogs aggressive towards other … Read more
If your dog is resource guarding towards other dogs, you may find interactions between your possessive dog and other dogs quite troublesome. You can almost feel the tension in the air, and you are often worried about your dog getting into a serious fight and trying to safely separate them. Rest assured, you are … Read more