Archive for the 'Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid' Category
Preventing Overly-Territorial Behavior
January 8th, 2008 in Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, House Training, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Aggression, Object Guarding Have you ever noticed how hindsight brings such a clear vision of things you wish you had realized earlier? Dogs behaving in ways that are overly-territorial is one of the most common times we see hindsight at work. This problem, while easily prevented before it starts, can be difficult to alleviate once underway.
One of the […]
Socialization is Not Just for Fun
December 4th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, House Training, Barking Dog Problems, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Aggression, Running Away, Separation Anxiety, PullingSocializing your dog is a very important aspect toward having a well-adjusted, well-behaved pet. Of course, it’s also usually fun to take your dog for walks, to the park or even for a ride in the car. But even if you don’t particularly enjoy taking your dog places, it’s still important to get him out […]
Dog Walking Etiquette
November 27th, 2007 in Puppies, New Home Adjustment, Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Training Methods, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, House Training, Barking Dog Problems, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Running Away, Pulling Although to many of us, the “rules” are common sense, there are of course people who either don’t realize or choose not to follow the etiquette of dog walking. In order to clear up any potential confusion, I thought I would take this opportunity to be the “Miss Manners” of the dog world.
For example, when […]
Preparing Your Dog for Ghosts and Goblins
October 9th, 2007 in Miscellaneous, Adult Dogs, Seasonal, Manners, Dog Obedience, For Families, Socialization, How Dogs Think, Barking Dog Problems, Jumping, Dog Fears: Skittish/Timid, Aggression Halloween can be a fun time of year. With all sorts of fall festivals, costumes, trick-or-treating and candy, most households, both with and without children, will join in the festivities to some extent.
While this can be a fun time of year for humans, it is not always fun or safe for our pets. There are […]