dog behavior

Puppies have their behavior problems, and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that they do not understand the 'rules,' but that they may, for many reasons, be unable to follow them.

SEPARATION ANXIETY

Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior problems seen in older dogs. A dog who has separation anxiety will become very anxious when he senses his owner is about to leave. When the owner does leave, the dog often becomes destructive, barks or howls, may urinate or defecate, and may salivate profusely. A dog with separation anxiety will often be overly exhuberant when his owner returns.

Dogs like to jump. When you watch a group of dogs at play you'll see them jump all over one another. However, in the human world, dogs need to learn how to greet humans politely. With consistency and lots of positive reinforcement, your dog's jumping problems can be a thing of the past.

Now, every dog responds to different things. One training method may work wonders with one dog, while it has no effect on another. So below is a list of some techniques to try with your own dog. Remember, positive reinforcement dog training is key - do not punish!

Dominent dog behavior is not that unusual, but can be a serious problem if not addressed. In the interests of responsible pet ownership - and the safety of other people and pets - it's necessary to first identify dominent dog behavior (or the possibilities of such behavior), and then take steps to deal with it.

Dominant puppy training is usually easier to deal with since the dog is still young. However, this is not an excuse to ignore dominant dog behavior with adult dogs.