Rottweillers : A Guide To The Breed
By Steve Batchelor
While the true history of the Rottweiller is a little unclear it is thought that it is an ancient breed whose history stretches back to the Roman Empire. In those times the ancestors of the Read more...
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The Advantages Of A Portable Dog Kennel
By Scott Byers
There are many advantages to owning a portal dog kennel. One of these advantages is that it meets the needs of those who travel quite often. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, no one Read more...
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Is Your Dog Overweight?
By BJones
Obesity is one of the most prevalent disease affecting dogs today. The frequency of obesity has increased greatly in recent years, due primarily to overeating and lack of exercise. Dogs are not much Read more...
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Separation Anxiety - A Medical Condition That Could Be Causing Your Dogs Bad Behavior
By BJones
Behavior problems are at the top of the list of unhappy owners. Each year dogs are abandoned, put out of their adapted homes, or put to sleep because of bad behavior. Destructiveness, excessive vocalization, and house soiling are the most common signs of separation anxiety. These bad habits occur when the is separated from its owner.
Dogs are considered pack animals, so they prefer to be part of a group, and have a "pack leader" to follow and look up to. The dog's owner becomes the "pack leader" in the eyes of the dog, and when the leader isn't there to follow, the feels abandoned. This abandonment leads to anxiety and frustration which the has to deal with, the only way he knows how, what we call bad behavior.
Positive indications of separation anxiety are bad behavior primarily when your is left alone, he follows you everywhere you go, he becomes overexcited when you return home, he becomes excited or depressed when you prepare to leave home, or if he dislikes being alone out of doors.
Separation anxiety is not due to disobedience or lack of training. It is an instinctive behavior and should not be punished. The key to treating this problem is to gradually train or condition your to get used to your absence. When you leave home or return home make it a low key event.
Begin by leaving your alone at home for only a few minutes for the first few days or so. Then gradually lengthen your leaves in the weeks ahead. Also you should try to very your leaves at different times of the day so as not to create a pattern or habit. To yelp ease his anxiety, you can leave
The Advantages Of A Portable Dog Kennel
By Scott Byers
There are many advantages to owning a portal dog kennel. One of these advantages is that it meets the needs of those who travel quite often. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, no one Read more...
Dog Whispering: Origins Of A Phrase And A Philosophy
By Martin Olliver
What Is Dog Whispering? Dog whispering is more than a matter of talking nicely to your dog.It's about understanding your dog by reading and interpreting its body language. In turn, Read more...
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