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Why dogs bite
Though the vast majority of dogs are safe, yet sometimes even a friendly dog may bite if he is threatened, angry, afraid or hurt. Most dog bites, however, are from those dogs that know the victim— it’s either the family or the neighbor’s dog. Sometimes, when you play rough games with the dog, he [...]
Continue reading...Jumping on Furniture
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Like stealing from the counters, jumping on furniture is a common problem. The solution is very similar to the counter-stealing challenge. This problem can be handled by combining three training methods: consistency, counterconditioning and correction. 1. First, consistency. The dog must not ever be allowed to jump on the furniture. It can’t be OK some [...]
Continue reading...More causes of aggression in Dogs
Thursday, July 29, 2010
More causes of aggression At any age, you may develop aggression born out of medical disorders. These problems may arise suddenly and may be completely different from ordinary experiences of other dogs. While some medical conditions can cause aggression, but sometimes a combination of behavioral factors and medical problems cause the pet to exceed the level [...]
Continue reading...Agressive Dog Solution Parte 2
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Recognizing the different kinds of aggression in your dog Aggression is such a natural and innate type of behavior among dogs that willy-nilly, at some time or other, they will experience it. Today’s domestic dog no longer expresses aggression with slight facial expressions or a stiff tail. In fact, today these signs are interpreted to mean [...]
Continue reading...Agressive Dog Solution Parte 1
Thursday, July 29, 2010
It’s never been as common as now—the fact that dogs are attacking people, causing horrific injuries that sometimes lead to death. Is the sobriquet “dogs are man’s best friends” fair and true? Why do some dogs turn aggressive while others remain calm? There are three undeniable facts that pertain to dogs: First, that nearly all [...]
Continue reading...How your Dog Think
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Have you ever seen a device or a program designed to correct a dog behavior problem that explained how smart dogs are and how they think? Most plans or gadgets enable owners, literally, to declare war on their hapless pets. Little or no concern is afforded to what the dogs happen to think about them. [...]
Continue reading...Bringing Your New Dog Home
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Some helpful information to help transition your new dog into your home When bringing a new dog home it is important to be aware of the variety of experiences your new dog may have had, and to know how to help him make the transition into a new home. Dogs need order and leadership. They are [...]
Continue reading...Behavior Modification: Reducing Fear and anxiety
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Counter-conditioning and Desensitization Counter conditioning and desensitization are powerful ways to change behavior. They are usually used in combination. Desensitization provides a means of safely exposing the pet to the stimulus. Counter conditioning is used to get the pet to perform the desired behavior. What is counter-conditioning? Counter conditioning is teaching a different task or [...]
Continue reading...Childproofing Your Dog….a few tips
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Melanie Schlaginhaufen Do you remember a dog from your childhood who was so tolerant that you slept on him, hugged him and perhaps even rode him like a pony? Many of us do have memories of dogs that would put Lassie to shame, but the truth is…few dogs are this tolerant. And who knows, our [...]
Continue reading...Book Review: Cesar’s Way, by Cesar Millan.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Cesar’s Way: Definitely NOT a Whisper By Kathy Meyer, VMD Although the jacket claims that the book offers a “natural, everyday guide to understanding & correcting common dog problems,” Cesar’s Way, by Cesar Millan (aka the Dog Whisperer) delivers very little usable information for dog owners. The book is aptly named, as its main focus is [...]
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Friday, July 30, 2010
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