Understanding Your Dog

Dogs can get stressed for the same reasons humans get stressed.  Dogs get stressed in situations where they feel unable to cope.

It is not possible to be attentive to your dog every minute of every day of his life.  Attempting to do so can lead to a variety of behavioral problems.

Because canines are natural predators, many pets love the thrill of the chase. Unfortunately, cars, minivans, and bicycles aren’t exactly traditional prey items for canines. 

Aggressive behavior may be manageable if the behavior is not severe and the owner is willing to commit to leadership guidelines and obedience training.

Predatory aggression by dogs does not reflect a psychological problem and neither is the perpetrator vicious, malicious or vindictive.

One of the most exasperating behaviors that dogs exhibit is chasing wild animals. This can cause harm to your pet and is very annoying to deal with.

Dog bite injuries can be painful and infectious.  Should you be bitten, stay calm, and abide by the following advice:

We know that dogs can show emotions that look very similar to how humans behave when we get jealous. But did you know jealous responses can cause problems?

Dogs are just as sensitive to drastic climate conditions as you. Here’s how you can keep your dog safe and calm during a storm.

The dogs have about 30 calming signals, perhaps even more. Some of these signals are used by most dogs, it varies from dog to dog

Marking is not eliminating – it is leaving small amounts of urine on items (telephone poles, signs, your couch). It is different than having accidents in the house.

Dogs can get stressed for the same reasons humans get stressed. Maybe not as we do with getting ready for the holidays but they can get stressed when we are angry with them or punish them.

Lively, athletic, affectionate, grumpy … dogs are like humans, they have their character!

Over 40 million people in the United States have anxiety disorders but it has been shown looking at a dog can reduce your anxiety levels.

There’s a saying that goes something like, “April Showers bring potty training problems.” Potty training dogs can be frustrating. Here are a few suggestions to help get you on the right track.

Although it is generally not a simple task handling the behavioural issues of a dog, it is particularly hectic to deal with an aggressive dog.

Dogs dig for a variety of reasons. Instinctive traits, boredom, to bury bones, make a cool pit to lie in or some dogs will even dig to follow the sound of water rushing through pipes.

Dogs are a part of the family, and when you’ve trained them when to sleep but they aren’t enjoying a sound slumber at night like the rest of you, it can be a worry and can lead to other members of the family losing out on sleep as a result too.

Treatment for separation anxiety varies from dog to dog. Here are 9 ways to help improve your dog’s behavior and build their self-confidence.

Separation anxiety in dogs is the fear or dislike of isolation, which often results in undesirable behavior.  It is one of the most common causes of canine behavioral problems. True clinical separation anxiety is not common.  Consult your veterinarian to get a correct diagnosis. 

All dogs have some level of prey drive (the motivation to chase, catch and kill small furry or feathered creatures). Hunting and killing was a way of life for their ancestors and the means for their survival.

Currently there are no guidelines for how a facility Canine Temperament Test is performed. Here is a set of steps to assist you in the process.