Aggressive Behavior
Dogs under 18 months
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When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or “mouth” hands during play or when being petted. |
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Understanding the different developmental stages of your new puppy. |
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When you feel frustrated with your dog’s behavior, remember that someone must teach a dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not. |
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The easiest way to start clicker training is to teach your dog to hand target. During this process your dog will learn that the click sound ALWAYS means a treat is coming, and he’ll learn that offering a specific behavior earns a click/treat. This will become the foundation for teaching all sorts of new behaviors. |
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Does your dog: Get on the furniture and refuse to get off? Nudge your hand, insisting on being petted or played with? Refuse to come when called? Defend its food bowl or toys from you? “Nothing in life is free” can help. |
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A training tether is a temporary management tool that can be used to prevent behavior problems or assist in resolving an existing problem. |
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Many behavior problems in dogs are the result of boredom or excess energy. Toys offer mental and physical stimulation and enrichment. |
Dogs over 18 months
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We are able to assist pet owners with many types of problems; however, there are some we can’t resolve by e-mail or phone. |
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When you feel frustrated with your dog’s behavior, remember that someone must teach a dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not. |
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The easiest way to start clicker training is to teach your dog to hand target. During this process your dog will learn that the click sound ALWAYS means a treat is coming, and he’ll learn that offering a specific behavior earns a click/treat. This will become the foundation for teaching all sorts of new behaviors. |
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Does your dog: Get on the furniture and refuse to get off? Nudge your hand, insisting on being petted or played with? Refuse to come when called? Defend its food bowl or toys from you? “Nothing in life is free” can help. |
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Dogs may display a variety of behaviors when they are afraid. A frightened dog may try to escape, may show submissive behaviors, or he may freeze and remain immobile. |
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We recommend that you keep your dog indoors, unless you’re present to supervise his time outside. |
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A head halter is a special kind of collar with a strap that goes around your dog’s nose and another strap that goes around his neck, just behind his ears. |
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Knowing why dogs bite and what to do to keep yourself safe is important. |
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Living with a dog can be beneficial to children. However, children and dogs may not always automatically start off with a wonderful relationship. |
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Animals that live in groups, like dogs, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. |
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Canine rivalry refers to conflicts between dogs living in the same household. Animals that live in social groups establish a social structure within that group. |