Veterinary behavior specialist Melissa Bains says dogs can have a range of behavior problems but most of them are fear based. Bains, a behavior expert at UC Davis, does not recommend using choke, pinch or shock collars because those restraint tools do not address the underlying problem. NewsWatch 2008
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Jan 20, 2012 | 0 | Dog Biting ProblemsGot an 11 week old female Pit Bull puppy a few days ago. She’s really shy and she brightens up everyday, but she worries me. I’ve had plenty of puppies and they are always super energetic annoying little things and she is just…not. Anyways, I’ve done some reading and we started obedience training with her today – with the command we are going to first teach her being sit. As I said before, she’s a shy dog and isn’t the kind to come to you when you call her, or jump all over you excitedly. She’s most excited when she is outside, so we took her out there. The way I read to teach is her is to hold my hand above her head with a treat in it, say sit, and if she doesn’t sit, to put her butt down with my other hand and when she is sitting, give her the treat, all the while saying “SIT” firmly. At first we would have to pull her up because all she wanted to DO was sit, and then push her back down to give her the treat. But what happened most of all was this – when the command was said, even with her aware that we had the treat, she would try and run away. I’m not sure if the command scared her or what, but that’s what she would try and do. We did the command probably a total of thirty times and the last 6 or 7 times she sat without having to be made to, but each time we would have to move with her because she would try and walk away from us. I’m posting this up to ask if this is normal behavior and if not, what is wrong with her and how can I fix it? The things I read say that shy dogs are hard to train because they are not as attentive.
Jan 17, 2012 | 8 | Puppy Obedience TrainingIf he expects to get it and doesn’t. Could this lead to bad behavior
Dec 13, 2011 | 13 | Bad Dog BehaviorMy dog is almost 2 years old, and she’s really, really sweet with everybody … until now. It started out with her snapping at my 3 year old niece-in-law, then it turned into a sort of guy issue. Anytime my fiance, my sister’s boyfriend or even my dad (her favorite person) would get near her, she would turn really nasty. She lunges, growls and snaps. And she’s NEVER acted like this before. Her heat was about a month ago, and we were wondering if it was because she’s pregnant or does she have behavioral issues? It’d greatly appreciate any help!
Dec 11, 2011 | 6 | Bad Dog Behavior
Dog behavior problems can often times be treated through proper training, but in some more severe cases a vet may get involved to evaluate a dogs mental health. Separation anxiety is one common behavioral problem that vets can help to treat, and treatment for separation anxiety in dogs is something that can be covered under the right pet insurance plan. Dog behavior problems can be corrected, and understanding your treatment options is important. You don’t have to give up on a misbehaving dog. If you have any dog behavior questions please visit the Purina Care Pet Health Library for help: pethealthlibrary.purinacare.com
My son’s dog a year old large chihuahua has issues, we cant go anywhere while my son is in school, his dog goes nuts ant rips everything apart, he’s tore the floor up, trying to get out you cant lock him in a room , he chews through the doors, you cant leave him outside he climbs the fence, if you tie him up he chews through the leashes, but he’s fine as long as someone is with him, but during the day I have things to do and I cant take him all the time, if I leave him in the car…..
HE EATS IT…..he’s costing me a lot of money, we cant get rid of him. then he’ll get upset and sneak and pee on our shoes or Personal items….Im going nuts…….any advise is welcome
ive tried to crate him and he still tries to chew his way out , he’s lost one tooth on the metal one, so we bought a plastic one with a door in the front and he’ll poop in it and kick it at the door, we’ve only had him for 5 months, maybe this is why his ex owners got rid of him, lol, he’s crazy
i’m ready to find him a new home, but my son is really attached to him and it would kill him
i didn’t mention, our other dog , she is a chihuahua/pitt bull mix and doesn’t behave this way, so he’s never really alone, they get along great
He goes ahead of me (I have a retractable leash) and tries to lead the way
Dec 07, 2011 | 7 | Bad Dog BehaviorI’m not looking for training advice. I just want to know what is better in your opinion and why?
Dec 05, 2011 | 18 | Bad Dog Behavior