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29 May 2010Dog behavior problems usually begin at a very young age. If not corrected, the situations can easily get out of control. The key to a happy coexistence with your pet may be a few simple training sessions. However, if you don’t learn to put an end to certain behaviors, your life together could be quite stressful.
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22 Sep 2009Unknown to many dog owners, aggressive dog behavior doesn’t happen out of the blue. There are many reasons why dogs behave badly. Because we don’t understand dog language though, we may think that dog aggression is unreasonable. It is important to understand that the first step to solving problem behavior among dogs is to first understand the reasons behind them.
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20 Jun 2009Owning a dog has been proven to be just as effective as taking anti-depressants, thus relieving you of feelings of depression and loneliness. Another medical fact is a lower blood pressure, and a reduction in stress. Nothing on earth tops the love and companionship of owning a dog. There are a few things to consider though, and that is dog behavior problems that might spring up. It could be anything from digging up your yard, destroying your stuff by chewing, wetting the floors, and maybe even barking all night.
Studies show that pet ownership helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure and fends off feelings of loneliness and depression. While nothing can top the love and companionship of a dog, there are some unpleasant dog behavior problems that just won’t do – from barking all night to wetting the floor to chewing on your shoes when you’re not looking.
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28 May 2009One of the first behavior routines to be established with any new puppy and perhaps some adult dogs is where and when it is appropriate to relieve themselves.
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20 Mar 20091. Train your pet the “leave it” command, for particular times when you prefer to walk him off-lead. Dependable obedience and the “leave it” command makes off-lead walks an absolute joy (and it’s a lot more secure for your pet, also – the practicality of “leave it” pertains to things like herbicide, snail bait, and shattered glass as well as dog poop!). Don’t overlook, in MOST locations it is required to collect your pet’s”poop”. Therefore, be certain to comply to the statutes in your location.
One of the more familiar dog behavior questions I get all the time is “How do you crate train dogs?” The majority of people make the routine error of using the crate for discipline and wonder why they can not get their pet to “voluntarily” go in it when it’s necessary. The object being is: the crate isn’t for discipline. It is for “safety” and security. Dogs are “den” creatures and want to feel relaxed and calm when “settled in”, not fearful.
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16 Mar 2009You’ve doubtless heard the saying that people who have dogs as pets for a long time, actually develop facial expressions that mimic their dogs, which is why they start to resemble each other! While it makes an amusing story, there is some truth in this old saying. However, it’s the dog who’s doing the imitation, rather than the other way around.