Like all the other problems I’ve addressed, digging is a common and very normal behavior for dogs. As with all problems, it is important to understand the reasons behind the behavior. With digging there are many motives. Dogs dig because they are bored. They dig when it is hot because they like to lie in holes [...]
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Housebreaking is one of the more common problems dog owners face. The basic principles of housebreaking are relatively simple, although applying those principles to your individual circumstances can some¬times be a little tricky. Let’s start off with some simple solutions, so I can help some own¬ers right away. Does your dog only have accidents at night? By accidents, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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Unfortunately, finding the right trainer isn’t always easy. Where do you find a good trainer? How do you know if a trainer is good? What questions should you ask of a trainer? As I write this book in 2003, nowhere in the United States are dog obedience trainers tested or licensed. This is also true [...]
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DOWN The final command we will focus on for off-leash foundation level control is “down.” I probably sound like a broken record at this point— oh no, I’m giving my age away, but I know I’m repeating myself. Guess what? The “down” command has the same rules about consis¬tency as all the others. So what’s the first [...]
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Training your dog to sit on command is a good place for you and your dog to start your obedience training. It’s a nice easy command which your puppy or dog will master very quickly. This will increase your dog’s confidence and provide a foundation on which to build more advanced skills and commands. [...]
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