Behaviour

How to Relate To Your Dog on His Terms

Dogs are simple creatures and not complex thinkers about the situation at hand. They have very simple rules for all that they do. The way to relate best to them is by "speaking" their own language. In order to do this, you needs to understand ...

Stop Dog Begging

Stop dog begging for food to prevent it from becoming an annoying sight in the presence or guests or during regular family meals. Begging is not an innate dog behavior. It is a characteristic that your pet has learned because someone taught it...

Proven Ways to Deal With Your Dog's Shyness Problem

If your dog or puppy is shy, afraid of strangers, certain situations, objects or your puppy fear biting or your dog fear snapping then this article is written specifically for you. You need to also note that dealing with your dog's shyness is ...

Aggressive Dog Behaviour

Any aggression in your dog is a frightening thing to see. If it's the first time your once cute little puppy has decided to snap or lunge at someone in your home, you likely break out in a cold sweat and start worrying about how much further i...

How to Effectively Overcome and Treat Dog Separation Anxiety?

Just like human kids, dogs also get anxious when their master leaves them alone at home. This is a common problem and known as dog separation anxiety, which can also be annoying at times. One must overcome this problem at early years of dog's ...

Dog Aggression Towards People - Inborn or Acquired?

Dog aggression towards people is obviously the most undesirable of all dog traits. The sight of a dog hurting people is hard to imagine. Dog aggression should therefore be stopped before your pet can inflict harm on people - including yourself...

Training For Aggressive Behaviour

Handling Aggressive Dogs We are going to explore some of the issues that are related to handling aggressive dogs. While it would certainly be hoped that your puppy or adult dog would be quite compliant and well-behaved, the simple fact of the m...

Training for Separation Anxiety

Coping with Separation Anxiety Welcome! Do you have problems with your dog missing you too much when you must be away due to work or other activities? It is actually not that uncommon of a problem, although it can certainly be distressing for b...

Understanding Dog Aggression

Aggression is one of the main reasons that dogs are euthanised or rehomed; at least 30% of all dogs in rescue centres are there because of the incidence of aggressive behaviour in one form or another. It is actually unusual to have a dog that is a...

Xmas Dog Bite Prevention Tips

Family gatherings at a relative's house are the source of fond memories for many. The relative's dog may not enjoy these events as much as the rest of the family. Noise, confusion and changes in routine are stressful for dogs. Even a normally c...