You leave and he howls. Not just for a moment, but seemingly forever. When the howling finally abates, it is replaced by a whine. When you return, you find your home a mess as he has engaged in destructive behavior that is completely out of character. Your dog has a real problem: separation anxiety.
From the category archives:
Training
Most dog behavior dilemmas may only put an impact on the dog owner itself. However, there times when some canine behavior problems can also affect the other people in the neighborhood.
Having a dog as part of your family unit brings a sense of great joy and companionship. However, as a dog owner it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is properly trained and socialized to encourage healthy habits and behavior.
When you’re erecting a dog fence at home, spare a thought for the people who built the Dingo Fence in Australia. It was put up in the 1880′s to protect enormous flocks of sheep in Southern Queensland, where Dingoes had almost been exterminated.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people I see being pulled along by their dog while out “walking”. What amazes me more is that most of these people blame their dog for this behavior.
We have four corners for four dogs, each with an extreme bad dog behavior. In Corner Number 1 we have Aggressive Dog Axe, who bites people and other dogs. He is unpredictable. In Corner Number 2 we have Shy Dog Skye, a dog who is such a fearful dog that she urinates every time a new thing comes in contact with her, especially new humans, but also new sights and sounds.
The good news is that you can house train a dog (an adult dog that is) fairly quickly…faster than puppies anyway…the bad news is, you’ve got to be consistent and actually do the work because your dog won’t have a clue what to do.
Ok, so you’ve got a problem. Your dog is using those shiny, pointy teeth of his for something other than chewing his kibble. What can you do about it?
I hear this question all of the time “How do I train my Labrador Retriever to not pull when walking her on a leash?” from family and friends that have this beautiful breed.
We all want to have a job in which we will not only earn but also enjoy. Dog trainers are very fortunate to have a job that can be considered as a dream job by many. Imagine earning a significant amount of money out from doing something that you love, not all people have that luck.
