Archive for the 'Dog Behavior' Category
Dog Training Fundamentals – 5 Key Dog Behaviour Factors That Affect Training
March 24th, 2010 in Dog Behavior, dog trainingBy Ejames Reilly
Whether you already have experience of dog ownership, are a new dog owner or are about to be a dog owner, then training your dog is one of the most important aspects you need to consider. Likewise if you currently have a dog with behaviour problems, then dog training is essential.
However, knowing you […]
Sexual Mounting
March 13th, 2008 in Dog BehaviorSome puppies start sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, although it generally begins at about 12 weeks of age. It is self-rewarding behavior, in that it “feels good” to the pup.
The problem seldom persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible. Unluckily, many owners believe that the […]
The Psychotic Dog
December 26th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog detailA psychosis is defined as a mental disorder of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality. The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists. Two existing criteria can be added to the description of a neurotic dog to describe, for […]
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How Much And How Often Should You Train Your Dog?
December 3rd, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog training, discipline dog, puppy trainingConstructive dog training can occur any time, all the time. You don’t require to get your dog ready in particular training gear. Your pet is typically prepared whenever you are. It is suggested that you train in several 5 to 15-minute sessions, for a sum of 30 to 45 minutes per day.
This is easier than […]
3 Ways to Dry the Coat
September 6th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, Dog GroomingGreatest Dog Training
There are three methods that can be applied to correctly dry the coat, depending on the breed of dog you are working with. These are: The fluff-dry process, the cage drying technique, and the towel-dry method.
The first method and maybe the most difficult to accomplish is the fluff-dry method. A high-speed floor dryer […]
Let Your Dog Recognize His Boundaries
September 6th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog training, discipline dogExcept you have a fenced backyard, never leave your dog outdoors unaccompanied when you’re not at home. But if you are home, it’s practical to expect your trained dog to stay nearby the house no matter how attractively a disturbance may appeal to him from the outside. Start by letting him know what his limitations […]
Respiratory Disorders: Nasal discharge, breathing problems, Gagging
September 5th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, Dog Health, dog first aid, Dogs, Disease, dog stress, dog diseasesGreatest Dog Training
Sneezing or Nasal Discharge
It is very common for all dogs to sneeze on an occasional basis, mainly when they first wake up. Nevertheless, allergic sneezing is normally a nonproductive sneeze that occurs in paroxysms and the infections will regularly produce puss. If you detect a bloody discharge from a single nostril then that […]
Borzoi Detail
August 15th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, Big Dogs, dog detail, dog breedHistory and origin:
Previously known as Russian Wolfhounds, this Russian sight hound was developed by crossing the extinct Lapp sled dog with the Collie.
The Borzoi was used as coursing hounds to hunt rabbits, foxes, and wolves in packs. His swiftness, agility, and power allowed him to range far ahead of the mounted hunter, attain the victim […]
The Neurotic Dog
June 16th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, Dog PsychologyA neurosis may be defined as a functional nervous disorder with no indication of disease of the central nervous system. Psychoneurosis is described as an “emotional maladaptation” due to unsettled unconscious conflicts, and may as well be used to explain the situation of many so-called neurotic dogs. This means, to distinguish a neurotic dog, we […]
An Effective Way To Teach Your Dog To Drop On Recall
May 19th, 2007 in Dog Behavior, dog training, discipline dog, Dog Psychology, puppy trainingMany dogs will do the “drop on recall” better the first time you attempt it than ever again in their lives. This is since the aspect of surprise is so dominant that first time that the trained dog simply complies with the command on the spot. Later on, he tends to come more slowly […]
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