Dog’s Behavior Problems
The behavior of a dog is the result of many factors. Some of these may include heredity, natural instinct, basic senses, past experiences and basic drives. The behavioral aspects can also apply to any type of canine training.
Your Dog’s Behavior Problems Revealed
By Shane Shaffer
A dog is the most loyal friend you will ever have. But your dog will also act in ways that you would never expect a friend to act. Biting, Yelping, and leaving a mess on the carpet are just some of the ways your friend will unpleasantly surprise you from time to time.
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Top problems owners have with their dogs:
Leaving ‘messes’ around the house - A new family member often causes a dog to feel the need to reaffirm his territory. A new pet in the house or bringing a new baby into the home could be causes for your dog urinating. This territorial-minded behaviour could also be induced by the presence of other animals roaming past your house or on your property.
Escaping - Dogs typically escape (leaving the backyard, running out the front door) because they are bored or lonely. Consider: is your dog left for long periods without interaction with you? Is your dog left in a barren environment with no toys or playmates?
Tearing the house up while you’re away - Dogs love to discover and learn through their mouths. It is up to you to help your dog understand what is and is not appropriate to chew. It is also possible that your dog is acting out for the some of the same reasons mentioned under Escaping: boredom, loneliness, isolation.
Barking - First of all, remember that it is as natural for your dog to bark from time to time as it is for children to laugh and make noise when they play. For problem barking, it could be a cry for attention or a sign that your dog is not getting enough ‘people-time’.
Eating Feces - If your dog is eating strange objects, including feces, it is possible that your dog is trying to get nutrients that are lacking it its diet.
Digging - Many breeds of dogs feel the need to dig as part of their ‘job’. It is bred into them. Other times your dog might have seen you digging in the garden and thought it looked like fun. It could also be an acting out behaviour based on isolation or boredom.
Fearfulness - If your dog is fearful, it could be that it was subjected to something frightening at an early stage of its development. Or perhaps it is a learned fear due to circumstances that are hard to control. It is important to remember to never punish your dog for being afraid.
Aggressiveness with people - Dogs are social animals. They regard their human families as their pack. If your dog is aggressive with you or members or your family, it is because it feels like it’s status is being challenged within the group. Your dog may growl when it is disturbed while sleeping, or when forced to give up a favorite spot such as a couch or bed. If your dog is aggressive with strangers when you walk it, it could be because your dog believes that the whole neighborhood is his territory.
Thankfully, you can solve all of these problems on your own without the unnecessary cost of expensive trainers who perhaps don’t know your dog’s individual personality.
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