Category: Behaviour Issues
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How to Prevent Aggression in Your Dog
Do you know the saying: “better safe than sorry”? It’s nothing more than prevention, which means doing things to reduce the chances of a problem developing. It can be, for example, taking vitamins and taking care of your immunity, so you don’t get sick. In terms of aggression, the goal is to prevent it –…
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Excited Dogs – How Can You Teach Them to Be Calm?
Excited dogs. How can you teach them to be calm? Tip 1 – Physical exercise One of the solutions most often chosen to calm active dogs is sports! We say to ourselves: “I’m going to make the dog spend all the energy so that they will be calmer afterwards.” To our surprise, the dog comes…
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Stair Away From Me: Why Is My Dog Avoiding Stairs?
Is your dog pulling away from stairwells or insists on sitting down when you reach them? While there are times when you can and should carry your pooch in your arms, if they try to avoid stairs daily, there’s probably a reason. Let’s review common reasons your dog avoids stairs and what you can do…
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Dog Aggressive Towards People
Does your dog behave skeptically towards other people? Are they growling, barking, snarling, or snapping? Do you fear for the safety of others or yourself? These are indeed quite alarming signals. It would be best if you did something about it. Start by understanding the cause of your dog’s behavior and then work toward a…
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Oops, I Did It Again. Submissive Urination
Submissive urination occurs more commonly in young puppies, who have lower self-esteem or have been repeatedly corrected by other dogs or humans. The dog pees in submission, usually when somebody approaches or reaches toward the dog. The dog assumes a submissive posture, e.g., hanging or turning away the head, tucking the tail, rolling on the…
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Aggression in Dogs – Recognizing the Cause
If you struggle with your dog’s aggressive behaviors, this article is for you. How do you eliminate the aggressive behaviors that your dog exhibits? First, you need to recognize their cause. Read our article to understand aggression in your dog. We will give you tips on how to deal with it. To begin with, ask…