BEHAVIOR
A dog's bark is its primary means of expression. As humans we can decipher the meaning behind the barks? Each bark, depending on pitch, frequency, and duration, has a hidden message behind it. Listen closely and find out what your dog is trying to tell you!Bark PitchIn general, low-pitched barks…
Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons. They may be alerting you to something noteworthy; making a request (or a demand, depending on your point of view); aggressively warding off (or confronting) prey, predator, or interloper; communicating stress or discomfort; or engaging in play.Barking might be a response to a…
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 20:44
7 Steps To Handle Your Dog's Separation Anxiety
Written by Zack Philbin
Does your dog appear stressed whenever you're about to walk out your door? Does he start whining or pacing when he sees the car keys in your hand? If you think your dog may be suffering from separation anxiety, here are a few tips to make the whole “leaving and…
Sunday, 23 September 2012 17:52
Dog Biting-How to Ensure Children are Safe
Written by Radiofence.com/blog
Does your pet dog have a tendency to bite? It's an issue that if left alone, can become a critical one. Here are a few facts that may help you understand why your dog is biting, and a few tips on how you can help your dog overcome their habit.…
Dogs cannot be bad; it is the handler who is poor. When you are taking a walk down a sidewalk, it is indeed disturbing when a dog grabs at your clean clothes. This can also happen when the dog next door leaves his tell tale marks on your front yard.…
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When an owner deliberately spoils a dog or unintentionally rewards him for barking, the dog quickly learns how to get attention. For example, a dog barks because he is startled, and the owner reaches down and pets the dog to assure him that all is well. The dog perceives the…
Aggressive dogs may exhibit only threats such as growling, posturing or snapping, but aggression can lead to a serious bite to a human. It is important to seek advice from your veterinarian at the first signs of aggression so that appropriate actions can be taken. There are many causes of…
In our modern world it seems as though the media is full to capacity with dog owners wanting to find the answers to cure their pet's behaviour. Everybody appears to live within the confined boundaries of their family's busy and hectic life. Breakfast is rushed, the commute, the school run,…
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After seeing their dogs make progress during training, clients sometimes confess to me with a sense of relief that they previously thought their dog was dumb. Typically, they had equated their dogs' behavior problems and lack of responsiveness to obedience commands as deficiencies in their dogs. It is understandable; if…
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Sometimes a dog's fearfulness is obvious. Perhaps he lays his ears back, tucks his tail between his legs and hides behind his owner when visitors come into the home. Or maybe he refuses to approach a stranger closely enough to get a treat. However, the symptoms of fearfulness sometimes can…
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When we talk about depression in dogs, we’re not referring to the same type of mental illness that occurs in people. Human depression is a specific condition with a specific set of diagnostic tools and treatment options. We say our dog is depressed when he doesn’t seem to have much…
In my last article, I discussed how fearfulness in dogs can be caused by genetics, mistreatment, trauma, poor socialization, and medical issues. I also discussed how humans can inadvertently cause or reinforce fearfulness in their dogs by using aversive training methods or by forcing dogs into overwhelming situations. Of course,…
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Do You Think It Is Okay For Humans To Dress Dogs In Clothes?
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Dogs have a great biological clock. They might not be able to use a watch but they can sense exactly what time you return home from work up to the exact minute.
