Several Behavioral Issues That Appear With Older Dogs

•Children and Canines Understanding the Basics of How They Interact
Kids and dogs interact with each other in a playful, carefree, and trusting manner. The problem is, a child is small and therefore at potential risk when playing with the wrong pooch. There may be dominance issues related to how a canine views his place in his pack in relation to the child's place. There's also a risk of physical injury that can result when kids cross the line with regard to a dog's boundaries. In this article, we'll explore the relationship between children and canines, and...

•Curbing Your Canine s Dominance Aggression
Dogs are pack animals by nature. They are most comfortable when they know their place within the hierarchy of their pack. Occasionally, they'll become assertive to establish their place if there is any question regarding their authority. This dynamic sometimes occurs within their owner's home, which is a sign of dominance aggression. Below, we'll take a closer look at this potentially dangerous behavioral problem so you'll have a better understanding regarding how to address it. You'll learn...

•Dog Owner s Guide to Puppy Behavior Problems
With proper training, canines conform to the wishes of their owners. This process allows them to be better companions throughout their lives. Sometimes, dogs adopt undesirable habits that frustrate their owners. Enrolling back into training classes or using positive reinforcement techniques at home are usually sufficient for curbing the unacceptable behavior. Puppies are different. They lack the history - and thus, memory - of past training. You'll need to start from scratch. If you intend to...

•How to Address Your Dog s Separation Anxiety
Dogs love being near their owners. The attention they receive and the comfort they feel makes them happy. When their owners leave the home (to go to work, run errands, etc.), dogs miss their company. This is a normal dynamic between owners and their pets. But many canines become overly anxious when their owners leave. They experience such a high level of distress that their reaction to their owner's absence becomes problematic. This is called separation anxiety. This article will provide an...

•4 Common Fallacies About Training Dogs
There are thousands of professional trainers and each has his or her own ideas regarding the most effective approach to use with canines. For owners who wish to train their pooches at home, the disparate opinions often make the task confusing. Making matters worse, many dog-centric websites offer training tips that are inconsistent and occasionally, poorly-thought; they often do more harm than good. Because this conflicting information is easily available to owners, a number of fallacies have...

•Several Valuable Tips For Dealing With a Begging Dog
Canines learn to beg largely because of the success they've enjoyed while doing it in the past. Owners often encourage the behavior unwittingly. Sometimes, they'll give in when their pet looks longingly at their plate during dinnertime. Other times, owners actively train their dogs to beg for food because they think it's cute. The problem is, doing so reinforces the behavior. If your pooch is begging to the point that he is beginning to make a nuisance of himself, it is important that you take...

•Essential Factors to Maintaining Your Canine s Health
The healthier your dog is, the happier he'll be. Fortunately, by investing a little time and attention each day, you can help him maintain his health and ensure his happiness. Sadly, millions of owners neglect providing the care their pooches desperately need. Some owners are even unaware of these needs. Below, we'll provide a brief checklist of the things you should do to make sure your dog stays as healthy as possible. You'll discover the importance of routine veterinary care, exercise, a...

•The Fundamentals of Caring For Your Canine
The friendship you share with your dog is mutually beneficial. He offers his loyalty, company, and even protection against intruders or other would-be assailants. But he needs you to provide several things for him in order that he remains healthy and happy. Food and water are a given. So, too, is exercise. But he also needs periodic trips to his veterinarian, ID tags, and professional training. These are a few of the things your pooch requires from you. This article will provide the basics of...

•Learning the Fundamentals of Canine Grooming
Your pooch may not need to bathe as frequently as people, but he still needs to maintain his cleanliness and appearance in order to feel good. If you have ever given your dog a bath and watched him prance around eagerly, you'll already know how powerful an effect grooming has on him. Keeping his hair trimmed, nails clipped, and ears clean while making sure he's free from dirt and grime is not only good for his hygiene, but also for his happiness. In this article, we'll introduce you to the...

•How to Select the Right Crate For Your Pooch
Most people who adopt a new puppy are aware of the benefits of crating. Canines are as much den animals as they are pack animals. They are instinctively comfortable within the confines of a small space if they perceive that space as their home. This is the reason many dogs will retreat to their crates on their own; they consider it a sanctuary away from others. It's where they can rest and relax when they are tired or mildly stressed. The key for owners is to choose a crate that will function...