Category: Behaviour Issues
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How to Manage a Reactive Dog?
Having a reactive dog is always a struggle. They simply need extra care and attention to manage their reactivity. It’s crucial for pet owners to understand that reactive behavior is a result of their dog’s fear or anxiety. Therefore, it’s important to approach their training with patience and positivity.This blog will cover ways to manage…
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Back to Work? Prevent Your Dog from Separation Anxiety
After months of self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life is slowly getting back to normal. Restrictions preventing the spread of coronavirus gradually loosen and with taking necessary measures, more and more people are allowed to get back to work. By now, the majority of dogs got used to having their humans at home 24/7.…
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Dog Stealing Food? Teach Them Impulse Control
Stealing food from the table is one of the most annoying and frequently encountered problems. This behavior is usually the result of a lack of consistency and established rules at an early age. The pattern is similar to the problem of begging for food. When a cute puppy joins our family, we want to give…
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My Dog Is Obsessed with Stones. Help!
A Dogo client has reached out to our helpline. Their 2-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer after going through pseudopregnancy developed an obsession with stones. The breed is known for its high activity level and hunting instinct. So whenever Gile and her parents would go for a walk, she would run and keep fetching the stones without…
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My Dog Lifts the Leg at Home. Marking Behavior
We all have seen dogs peeing with their leg lifted. The behavior is ubiquitous in males. However, also exhibited by some females, especially those with a stronger will. This behavior is driven by social status and exhibit, as well as hormones. Evolutionary speaking, the higher the dog pees, the further the wind will distribute the…
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Dog Aggressive Towards Other Animals
Your furry friend doesn’t accept other animals? Is your dog aggressive towards other animals? Do they show their teeth or get angry? These situations are very uncomfortable and dangerous for you, your pet, and the other animal. It is time to change it! Aggression towards other animals can be a manifestation of…? 1. Hunting Instinct…