Category: Behaviour Issues
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Dog Aggressive Towards People
Dog aggression toward people can take many forms and requires careful assessment of signals, context, and safety measures. Accurate classification and measured responses help protect people and provide appropriate care for the dog. Types of aggression Aggressive behavior toward people is usefully categorized to guide diagnosis and intervention. Common clinical categories include defensive aggression, redirected
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Aggression in Dogs – Recognizing the Cause
Aggression in dogs can arise from many different triggers and understanding the immediate cause helps keep people and animals safe. Clear recognition of behavioral patterns supports appropriate medical, environmental, and training responses. Common Types of Aggression Clinicians typically categorize aggression into 7 main types to help distinguish patterns and guide intervention strategies[1]. Fear-based: avoidance escalates
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Why Does My Dog Love Digging?
Digging is a common canine behavior with roots in instinct, environment, and individual differences. Understanding why a dog digs helps identify practical steps to redirect or reduce the behavior. Evolutionary Roots of Digging Digging in domestic dogs traces back to ancestral canids that used excavation for shelter, reproduction, and hunting. Wild canids excavate dens that
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Dog Stressed Out in the Car
Owners can recognize distress through changes in behavior and bodily responses that occur before, during, or after a ride. Observable behaviors include persistent vocalizing, pacing inside the vehicle, excessive panting while sitting calmly, attempts to escape, clinginess to the driver, and avoidance of the car door or carrier. Medical and physiological signs to watch for
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Pulling on a Leash. How to Deal with It?
Leash pulling is a common behavior that reflects a mix of motivation, learning history, and the immediate environment. Understanding the typical causes helps shape safer and more effective responses. Why Dogs Pull: Causes and Context Dogs pull on leash primarily because of strong motivations (exploration, prey drive, social excitement), learned reinforcement from past walks, and
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My Dog Chews Everything!
Dogs use their mouths to explore and to relieve physical or emotional needs, so chewing is a common behavior with many underlying causes. Causes of Chewing Chewing can be driven by instinctual exploration, oral development, stress, or pain; identifying the root cause lets you choose the most effective response. Puppies and young dogs commonly mouth