Dog Behaviour Advice

Chewing in puppies and dogs

April 20, 2010

Chewing can be frustrating to owners; however this is normal dog behaviour. Chewing in young puppies can be to relieve the discomfort of teething and a need to learn about their surroundings. Chewing can also be a problem in older dogs when you start supervising them less and they have more freedom to move around [...]

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Excessive barking

February 26, 2010

Dogs will bark when there is a ‘perceived danger’, this could be the postman at the door, a telephone ringing, a jogger passing by or directed at another dog. Dogs have a superior sense of hearing and smell so they will be aware of danger far sooner than we will.

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Fear of noise

February 25, 2010

The temptation is to comfort our dogs when they’re afraid and shaking, however, this is the worst thing you can do! Stroking your dog or making a fuss when he’s frightened is as good as telling him that you’re frightened as well; therefore the dog’s fearful response is rewarded.

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Pulling on the lead

February 24, 2010

Dogs may pull on the lead for a variety of reasons, not only do they want to explore their environment with their incredible senses of smell, hearing and sight but a dog may also pull on the lead through excitement.

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Agression in dogs

February 22, 2010

Aggression is usually a defence reflex, initially exhibited as a threat or warning, ultimately exhibited in a real form when there is no other option left. It can usually be avoided if you understand the cause, can read the signs and know how to desensitise the dog’s lack of trust towards the situation.

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Play biting

February 20, 2010

All puppies bite as they play as the rough and tumble games helps to teach the dog how hard to bite to cause pain and by being bitten by their litter mates, they learn what pain feels like.

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Playing with your puppy

January 26, 2010

Dogs can learn vital information through play; they learn what they can and can’t get away with! Playing with your pet increases your bond with them, helps your dog learn and be more responsive to you.

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Puppy separation anxiety

January 23, 2010

Puppies need to learn to be alone and to do this you must expose your dog to shorts bursts of alone time, this is called ‘Gesture Leaving’.

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Toilet troubles and toilet training

January 22, 2010

Toilet training or breaking a dog’s habit of toileting in the house can be a difficult one to break, so you will need to be patient and consistent.

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Children and dogs

January 21, 2010

A dog bite is serious and traumatic, especially for children. Being bitten by a dog can make a child distrust not only the dog that bit them, but also all dogs that they will ever meet in the course of their lives.

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