Behaviour

Separation Anxiety

Today we look at a common canine complaint.This is helpful for ALL dog owners, regardlessof the extent of the problem, NO dogs like being left alone. That's kind of why we love em'so much! Today we're taking a look at a common canine complaint - the...

Incessant Dog Barking

// Dogs bark for a number of reasons. Sometimes these can be good reasons such as to warn of an intruder or to express fright or pain. Sometimes these can be “bad” reasons as far as humans are concerned – attempts to sound menacing or simply ...

How to become Top Dog: A Dog Owner's Guide to Sanity

// Peeing on the carpet, knocking you down, or stealing dinner off the counter are all signs that your dog doesn't respect your rules. In other words, you are not the Alpha Dog.If you ever want to have a peaceful and happy relationship with your do...

How To Avoid Bad Doggy Behaviour, And Teach Your Puppy Some Manners

// A poorly trained dog can embarrass its owner and offend other people - or even make them feel threatened.Teaching your dog some manners is just common-sense. You did it with your children and your parents did it with you. If you had never learne...

Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces

// I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam.He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a time. The Army would supply them with MRE’s. (Meals Ready To Eat.) These are kind of like T.V. dinne...

Dogs unlearn jumping

// The best way to teach a Sheep to stop something is not to let him do it in the first place. So, if you do not want puppy to jump as an adult, do not let him do it as a baby. Plus, laughing can be dangerous. A former colleague of mine had her hip...

Dog Trick To Cure A Nuisance Barker

// All breeds and sizes of dogs can be taught easily to speak, and the way to go about it is to call your dog, show him a treat and say “Speak.” He will not understand what you mean and will probably at first jump for it, and then sit down and ...

Animal Behavior: What is My Dog Saying?

// By C. Bailey-Lloyd  Dogs are quite amiable creatures. Much like our human counterparts, their speech is often amplified by their body movements and facial expressions. If you haven't done so yet, carefully study your dog's eyes. Watch his eyebr...

Get Your Dog Safely Through a Storm

// By Suzi Sevcik Thunder storms affected pets differently. Some hardly notice them, others get extremely worked up. Count yourself lucky if you a dog that doesn’t mind storms and loud noises like fireworks. However, if you have a dog that starts...

Garbage-Raiding Dogs: One Simple Solution to the Problem

// By Dina M. Giolitto  Got a mischevious mutt on your hands? Then you may know this scenario. You walk in the door and your pal greets you with elated tail wagging, wiggling and sloppy doggy kisses. Then suddenly, he's overcome with a guilty look...
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