DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

How many times have I hear fellow dog owners say, “I hate it when he barks non stop… or he utterly embarrassed me when he mounts people’s leg”. Dog owners usually have no problems to fill in tons of their dog behavioral problems into the above statements.

I have to admit that I feel disappointed, even sad whenever I hear dog owners say that statement. Why? Because, these owners have failed to see things from their dog’s prospective! To put it simply, I should say that they don’t understand their dogs at all.

Dogs do not misbehave because they’re spiteful, or are out to annoy or anger you. They just behave in a manner which is expected of a dog!

The fact is that dog behavioral problems that we can’t stand are not problems at all to the dogs. In fact, do you know that dogs “misbehave” for a reason or two? To list a few:

1. Dogs bark because they have something to say, something to tell you.

2. Dogs dig because they smell something underneath the ground.

3. Dogs chew because they are teething and are feeling uncomfortable.

4. Dogs chase after moving objects because they are following its instinct.

5. Dogs turn aggressive because they want to protect you.

For your information, most dogs actually misbehaved (in our eyes) because of the lack of care, concern and training from their very own owners:

1. Health Issue – Many behaviorists & dog trainers believe that at least 20% of all behavior problems are related to the dog’s health in some way or another. For all that you might know. Your dog could be misbehaving because he is sick or in pain. Bring him to the vet for a thorough check-up if he misbehaves suddenly when he has always been a good dog.

2. Imbalance Diet – Feeding your dog the wrong food, with too high in protein, fat or carbohydrates is known to cause hyperactivity. Sugars, starches and many other factors in your dog’s diet can also cause behavioral problems in your dog. Always read the label of the food before you feed him, seek advice if necessary. Remember that dogs need different type of food in different stages of their life.

3. Exercise – Lack of exercise also cause plentiful of problems. A dog that doesn’t get enough exercise is unhealthy and tends to be hyperactive, and display destructive behaviors. Dogs depending on breed type need plentiful of exercises – Do consider this factor before you get a puppy.

4. Lack of Leadership –I can’t stress enough on the importance of the leadership issue. Dogs display TONS of behavioral problems when they lack a leader. Aggressive & destructive behaviors, leg lifting, marking, mounting, barking & etc… It’s very important that you assume the role of the alpha leader!

You must understand that all dog develop behavior problems. These dog behavior problems never develop in a vacuum. They are always the outcome of the interaction between a dog and its environment, including you! Most canine behavioral problems can be controlled if not solved completely. You just got to put in some effort and understand that prevention is better than cure.

Lastly, do try to see and comprehend things from your dog’s prospective the next time your dog misbehaves. You’ll soon find that you love him even more!

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Dog Behavior Problem…?

My dog is a 10yr old Husky-Keeshound fixed female. We have had her for 9 years. She is very active and energetic. She was a stray we adopted from the shelter. She is house trained and pretty well trained over-all but every now and then she pees on our bed or couch…mostly the bed. We think it is when we are not home and she gets scared for some reason. Loud bangs terrify her. Fireworks, gunshots (hunters, we live near woods) , thunder….she will freak out, go around and paw at things, knock stuff over and won’t sit still. And that is when we are home. I think the peeing is happening when we are not home and something scares her. We can’t lock her in a room because she has dug a hole through a door before, she hates closed doors too! If we put her in a crate we would probably come home to one bloody dog with no nails left as she would try to dig or chew her way out. What can we do to keep her from peeing on the bed and/or couch?? Yes she sleeps with us, has for 9 yrs. She is our baby but it is getting frustrating to come home to my bedside garbage knocked over and a pee-soaked bed! Any suggestions???
>We have a mattress protector…it is still a hassle having to wash all the bed sheets.
>Dog School is WAYYYYY too expensive.
>Can’t use a doggy door…no fence, very large yard and saving for fencing.
>She has had a complete work up and is healthy.
Thanks for all the suggestions…keep them coming! lol
> If we put her in a crate she would probably rip all her nails off trying to get out, she has a fear of being closed in, doesn’t like closed doors either…actually dug a hole THROUGH one before.

Answer
Buy a reconditioning tape with all the sounds she is afraid of for your pup (or make one) play it very softly at first then gradually make it louder. When you are doing it make sure she has something fun like treats or toys to play with and spray some D.A.P. (dog appeasing pheromone- which you can buy online) in the room to help her calm down. I would definitely crate train her. Make it pleasant and do it little by little. Throw a towel over three of the four exposed sides to make it like a den and leave the T.V., radio, or dog music CD playing. I would also invest in a plastic mattress cover!!