About Aggression Toward People, Dog Behavior, and Raising A People Friendly Dog
If there's one thing dogs and humans have in common, it's that you won't find a member of either group who's perfect. And think about it: you wouldn't want to. Consider your favorite people--part of what renders them so endearing are their quirks, complexities, and funny habits. The same goes for your pets; their idiosyncrasies are what make them lovable and unique.
That said, you do want your dog to be a well-behaved, self-assured, and respectful member of the family. Setting expectations and establishing clear communication helps ensure a truly happy coexistence.
February 10th, 2012
Anyone who has ever loved a dog might be interested in a new study out of Budapest that sheds light on why we talk to our dogs as if they were babies. Researchers at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are reporting that a dogs communicative skills are, in fact, much like that of a 6-month-old...
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There are very few dogs who are prone to aggression regardless of the situation. That's why it's helpful to think in terms of of aggressive behaviors rather than aggressive dogs when trying to reduce your dog's tendencies to growl or bite. Usually these behaviors are related to specific events, relationships...
March 31st, 2011
When young children hear a scary noise at night, they often run to their parents. The response is usually something like, "Don't worry, it was just thunder." Or, "It was just a noise, nothing to be...
March 31st, 2011
Raising and training a pup to be people-friendly is the second most important goal of pet-dog husbandry. Remember, teaching bite inhibition is always the most important goal. But during your pup's...
March 31st, 2011
Just like young children, puppies use their mouths to explore their world. Unlike young children, they also use their mouths to play, with you or with other pups. As you may already be aware, their...
March 31st, 2011
Just as the saying "a chip off the old block" often holds true for humans, it can apply to dogs as well. Puppies that are well-socialized are more likely to come from dogs that are well-socialized....
March 31st, 2011
Whether housebreaking a new puppy or resolving an existing problem in an older dog, the routine is the same: 1) prevent your dog from making mistakes, (i.e., eliminating in inappropriate places), 2)...
March 31st, 2011
Jumping-up is primarily a problem of adolescent and adult dogs. Puppies jump-up, but owners rarely see it as a problem. In fact, many owners unintentionally encourage puppy jumping. For dogs that jump-up...
March 31st, 2011
When dogs fail to come when called their behavior falls into one of two categories: active or passive disobedience. With passive disobedience, the dog doesn't come and it isn't doing much else besides....
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