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Late Night Barking Caused By Cats: 5 Ways To Stop Those Pesky Felines
My Chihuahua LOVES to bark, but it is not always that protective “watching out for intruders” type of bark. Lately it has been the result of a group of pesky cats that seem to roam the neighborhood, and most often at two-in-the-morning!
While this may not be a problem for all of you, those that have [...]
Caring For A Dog With An Abusive Past
Last year, Angela, a single mother of three teenage boys, had been in contact with the Greyhound Pets of America (a rescue group that finds homes for retired racing greyhounds). She asked the group if they had an adult dog that would get along well with cats, as Angela also loved cats and had several [...]
Continue reading...Dog Behavior Problems – How to Fix Them
If you want to know how to overcome any dog behavior problem, then this article will shed some light on the subject for you. We are going to talk about some of the most common problems you may have with your dogs behavior, the benefits of training from a puppy, and the “secret” to getting [...]
Continue reading...Training Your Dog To Walk On A Leash
So you’ve decided that it’s time to teach your dog to walk on the leash without pulling.
You wouldn’t believe how many dog owners have problems when it comes to teaching their dogs not to pull on the leash.
Here’s the steps to follow when it comes to training your dog not to pull:
First, you must start [...]
What To Do About Over Excited Behavior
Overexcitement in your dog can often be the reason why your dog jumps up at visitors, or when you arrive home.
Although it seems harmless at first, overexcitement can lead to a lot of negative behaviors such as jumping up on visitors, or even jumping through the air at people – this can be particularly hazardous [...]
What To Do If Your Dog Is Aggressive Towards People
Most dogs are happy to obey commands from their owners.
However, many dog owners unknowingly lead their dog into thinking that they are the pack leader.
To your dog, leaders go through doors first, are fed first, and have their demands for comfort and affection met first.
So if you allow your dog to do these things, he [...]
Stop Pulling On The Leash!
Pulling on the leash can be caused by boredom or excitement, or it may be your dog’s way of showing his natural dominance over you.
You have a bigger problem if your dog is trying to show his dominance over you, and this is something you should also address.
You shouldn’t try to match your strength against [...]
Dog Scared of Loud Noises – What You Can Do
When your dog hears a loud noise, his natural reaction is to find somewhere to hide.
When an owner sees this, their reaction is to comfort the dog and try to distract him from the noise. This is a problem right here.
What most dog owners don’t realize is that comforting your dog in this way can [...]
Dog Fear Biting – What You Can Do
Many dog owners can’t tell the difference between a dominant dog showing aggression, and a dog biting out of fear.
A dog that bites out of fear is likely to be much more hesitant than a dominant dog.
The problem of fear biting usually comes from lack of socialization. Although it can be genetic in certain breeds [...]
What To Do When Your Dog Chases Vehicles
You may have realized by now, that all dogs love to chase things. It’s a natural part of any dog’s behavior.
You’ll never be able to completely remove this trait from your dog, but it’s important that you train him not to chase things that put him in danger, such as cars.
Chasing cars is rewarding for [...]
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