“Ding-dong!” What happens when the doorbell rings in the house with the dog? In our country, too often, they set the bell ringing to display the dog’s barking. Our Golden Retriever holler from the heart to the sound. Our Lhasa Apso used to make a puddle on the floor when excited. At first we would […]
Tag Archives: Dog Behavior
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Dec
Dec
Why do dogs blame themselves for bad behavior? I hate the word reproach! Dogs respond to their environment. Dog owners are part of that environment. Whatever dog owners do in the home will affect the dog’s behavior. Dogs define bad behavior for their owners. Dog owners are the catalyst for bad dog behavior but they […]
Many veterinarians will say that eating grass is a perfectly normal behavior for a dog. Some dogs eat grass and some do not. Veterinarians are not even sure why dogs eat grass. They just seem to like the taste of it. They may even have a craving for fresh greens and go munch on a […]
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Jul
Jul
Some dog owners report the problem of a pet urinating on their bed. When an animal urinates in an inappropriate location it could mean many things, or a combination of things. It could be the result of a physical problem, an emotional matter or it could stem from dog behavior issues. You must determine why […]
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Nov
Nov
Recently a shy mama dog and her even more shy litter of five pups were turned loose. There was food left for them at the back door of the home but they lacked something else. One puppy’s lack of boundaries and training cost him his life when he was hit by a car crossing the […]
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Mar
Mar
I have a friend who says he only goes out with one other hour — he calls Dyads. Why? He says that when the females are together in groups of 3 or 4, they are notable for their strength combined with the skills of the alpha dog in animal groups. She does not believe them, […]
Most boys are drawn to puppies. They are so precious, gentle, and receive lots of love. Even the most adorable puppies can send kids running when they are too playful or aggressive. Children are also often afraid of large dogs, which may be gentle, but they are only intimidating because of their size. . Then […]
There are many reasons why a dog would bite someone. It is not always because the dog is aggressive. Many people do not understand dogs and their behavior and this does contribute to some dog bites. Understanding dog behavior and knowing what causes them to bite can help protect you from being bitten. One […]
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Aug
Aug
My family and I have had our Maltese, Buddy, for almost ten years now. He really is a great dog, but sometimes he can get just a wee bit jealous. For instance, one of our family friends will come over with her baby and when I pay a lot of attention to the baby and […]