Behaviour

3 Keys To Preventing Aggressive Behaviour In Dogs

// Each day there are people who use the internet and do a search for the keys to preventing aggressive behaviour in dogs. So why do you suppose they need this assistance? There are many causes of aggressive behaviour in dogs. It might be due ...

5 Surefire Ways to Show Your Dog You’re The Boss

// Do you have problems at your house with who’s in charge? By that I mean, does your dog think he’s the boss? In your effort to form a stronger bond with your dog you may have inadvertently told him he’s the Leader of the Pack. Here are 5 simpl...

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 eye...

Barking Problems: Train your dog to stop barking!

// All dogs bark, it’s their way to communicate a message. Dog barks for various reasons: to greet, to alert, out of boredom, to attract attention or when they are excited.Although some barking from is acceptable, too much barking is certainly a...

Biting & Nipping Behavior Can Kill Your Dog!

// By Moses Chia  Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites lande...

Biting & Nipping Behaviour Can Kill Your Dog!

// Dog bite injuries are alarmingly the most common condition that we human suffer from as a result of contact with dogs. In the United States alone, there are between 1-2 million people bitten by dogs each year. Most bites landed on children wi...

Body Language Before Dog Bites

// After catching up on doggy email, I've noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trainer I hired for my adopted Golden. We went through biting and dominance issues. The problem I am having now is ...

Can Cats and Dogs Live Together?

// Many people want to have more than one pet, but are concerned about potential conflicts, particularly between cats and dogs. However, the findings of a study conducted by Professor Joseph Terkel and graduate student Neta-li Feuerstein of T...

Choosing Between Dog Training Schools and Animal Behavior Specialists

// By Kevin Simmons  If you are having behavioral issues with your dog that you cannot seem to resolve on your own, getting professional help is an excellent idea. However, there are two different kinds of professionals that can help you with yo...

Do You Use the Alpha Male Principle With Your Dog?

// Do you have behaviour problems with your dog? Barking unnecessarily, aggression, destructive habits? This may be down to him not knowing his place - literally! All dogs, from the biggest wolfhound to the tiniest Chihuahua, think they are wol...