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Separation anxiety (SA) is an extremely common issue that an estimated 11.5 million dogs suffer from. SA can manifest itself in many different ways, including, but not limited to destructive behavior, urinating and/or defecating in the house, excessive salivation, eating or drinking excessively, not eating or drinking at all, excessive vocalization (howling or barking),…
Nothing frustrates owners or damages the human animal bond quiet as much as a dog that eliminates in the house. Inappropriate elimination is one of, if not the most common reasons dogs end up in pounds and shelters. Follow these 5 easy steps and you will have bathroom harmony in your house in no…
With the busy lives that a lot of us lead our dogs are often left at home alone for prolonged periods of time. Also, many people think that because of their work schedule fitting a dog into their life is impossible. One viable option for those of us in this situation is doggie daycare. Doggie…
Noise phobias in dogs are common problem and are difficult and frustrating to treat. A dog can develop a phobia to any sound. Common sounds include fireworks, vacuums, sirens, gunshots, and thunderstorms. Of these, thunderstorms are by far the most common. Noise phobias can develop for several reasons. It could be something as…
How to Quiet Your Barking Dog Many behavior issues that you may encounter affect only the relationship between you (and your family) and your dog. Excessive barking, however, not only affects your relationship with your dog, but it can also affect your relationship with your neighbors that can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of…
The word “come”, in the mind of your dog, should mean she should come over to you immediately. If you have been using the word “come” and your dog has not been responding to it, you may need to use another word to be your come when called cue, such as “here” or “lets go.” Using…
There are several reasons why dogs bite their leash. Some do it out of boredom, some out of play, and some out of control. Regardless of the reason, the result will be that your dog will control an interaction with you. An interaction that could lead to problems when you really need your dog to…
“My dog gets spiteful when she doesn’t get what she wants.” Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is ugly . What is undesirable for some may not be to others. What is intolerable for some, may be tolerable to others. Some behaviors that are normal to dogs, digging, barking, chasing small furry…
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