common behavior problems.docx

Common behavior problems Most dog owners will deal with common dog behavior problems such as barking jumping chewing and many others these behaviors are often misunderstood and miss handled by dog owners first step to solving and preventing them is understanding why they\'re happening consistency i...

Common behavior problems Most dog owners will deal with common dog behavior problems such as barking jumping chewing and many others these behaviors are often misunderstood and miss handled by dog owners first step to solving and preventing them is understanding why they\'re happening consistency in a solid foundation of obedience and manners training will help to prevent or better control them it is important to keep in mind that any behavior modification that every dog is different and every modification plan must also be different depending on the dog owner in situation physical exercise the common saying a tired dog is a good dog is a good rule to follow most common behavior problems can be greatly diminished by simply increasing daily exercise mental exercise helps dogs use up their excess supply of mental energy often they're the breeds that are use their brains that need this extra help we can help them wear off this excess mental energy by providing constructive and positive brain games bring games anything that engages your dog into problem solving focusing or thinking is going to help reduce their mental energy multiple brain game products are available Kong Kong wobbler kibble nibble toggle jug interactive toys puzzles behavior history is the first thing we want is The Who is involved what is involved in what has been done to try and fix it where is it happening when and how often is it predictable an why does the owner think the dog is doing this behavior prevention and management prevention includes finding ways to discontinue the rehearsal and management includes changing the environment to reduce or restrict the behavior second step we take his medical before modification always have the owner take the dog to the vet to rule out any medical problems causing the behavior training consistency is key counter commanding rewarding incompatible behavior an rewarding the good behavior choices will go a long way impulse control many dogs exhibit behavior problems lacking impulse control and can be the main root of behavior especially when combined with a lack of exercise cues such as tug leave it stay in any other exercises where the dog must learn to respond calmly before he can take part in an exciting activity will help teach impulse control IE premack principle chewing chewing is a natural action for all dogs but it can become a behavior problem most common reasons for chewing are puppy teething boredom or excess energy anxiety and curiosity especially in puppies encourage the doctor to the right things by providing appropriate 2 toys leash training slowly introduce your dog or puppy to the colour until they're comfortable wearing it keep checking it as the size as puppy grows if the puppy stops walking and will not move forward it's important we do not go back to to them or relieve the least tension instead kneel down and taste stop you to come towards you for puppies at pull stop moving forward immediately and wait for them to come back to you digging dogs like digging some breeds are more predisposed to digging like terriers because of their hunting history determining the cause of digging is the first step and once you know why you can work to eliminate the source in general dogs dig For these reasons they like the smell of the dirt or fertilizer and mud in the dirt they're bored and looking for something to do not properly exercised trying to grab your attention they want a shelter they want to have fun and they want to store their food recommendations to stop digging provide entertainment or diversion so they don\'t get bored or place fun things around the yard for them to find give them adequate exercise and playtime Berry chicken wire where they like to dig cover the whole with their own poop can sometimes help fence around the area where they like to dig or make a sandbox and encourage them to dig in that spot by bearing treats and toys mouthing is very common especially in puppies between three and seven months you want to channel in the right direction and give them proper things for them to mouth counter surfing is trying to keep dogs off the counters bye putting up an X pen or barriers keeping your counters clear of everything reward the dog for incompatible behavior polydipsia excessive thirst or water consumption definitely take for a vet visit to rule out diabetes or kidney issues copra phasia dogs eating feces they do it \'cause they either like taste they have a vitamin or mineral deficiency results of anxiety or boredom they eat it \'cause their food wasn\'t fully digested or they\'re trying to clean up feed them a well balanced diet to help stop it keep their living area clean of feces try feeding twice a day in small portions add pineapple or spinach can sometimes help teach leave it provided distraction if the right after illuminating if they eat it right away talk to the vet for certain products that help make it taste bad pika is dogs ingesting unnatural objects causes of pica medical such as dietary deficiencies oesophageal dysphasia they do it to gain attention they're bored they've done it's from puppyhood sometimes it's accidental is this treatment for pica just to provide adequate exercise and play taking them out for good long walks if they feel need to hold something in their mouth direct them towards an acceptable object such as a bone or a toy teach them leave it or drop it recommendations remove loose objects from the areas around the house within the dogs reach lease objects with T\'s deterrents such as bitter apple or citronella spray and reduce their appetite by feeding lesser amounts more often and by adding fiber to diet to promote a feeling of fullness hard mouth a dog that snatches treats from peoples hands makes giving reward less than enjoyable experience try to train them to take it gently from the hands recommendations stop giving treats when they snap instead close your hand around the treats then don\'t offer it again until the dog is settled down and is waiting for the treat place the spoon in the palm of your hand and place the treat on the spoon if the dog bites down they will not like the feeling of the spoon keep your hand steady don't pull away if your dog is inhaling food eating too quickly they can become bloated vomit or even develop gastric diglett ation Volvo list football this which is a stomach condition that can be fatal feed them around the same time a day serve him and smaller meals multiple times a day get slow feeder bowls to help slow them down or placed tennis balls in their dish or get an interactive feeding toy such as a Kong wobbler jumping on furniture everyone in the house has to be consistent and keeping them off teach them the off Q always be gentle if taking them off the furniture train them to lay on a blanket or place fear of car rides and motion sickness for some dogs car rides create anxiety and fear and they will start drooling shaking and even vomiting sometimes motion sickness is the problem and you can get product such as dramamine to help and don\'t feed them before you take them on a car ride start out by just getting them used to the car environment walk around the car be happy give lots of treats then slowly get them used to the car running while they are in close proximity if the dog gets nervous stop and go back to the beginning then get them used to being in the car and then if they're ready start getting them used to the motion of the car just back out of your driveway and go back forward and slowly work your way to around the block give them lots of treats praise give them something to distract them if they're sick in the car put them in a kennel and cover it with a blanket so they can't see out should help with motion sickness cat to dog introduction you sense this scent desensitisation first get them used to each other smells keeping the cat in a room closed off from the rest of the house to the dog can't get at it then slowly let them see each other through barriers at a distance keep everything calm and then so they worked a face to face keeping the dog on a leash so if anything happens the cat can run away and then close up do very brief sessions barking you wanna find out what kind of barking it is types of barking is territorial alarm attention seeking greeting compulsive barking socially facilitated barking and frustration induced barking other problems that can cause barking's illness or injury separation anxiety So what you wanna do is find out when and where it's happening who or what is the target of the barking what things objects sounds animals or people trigger barking and why is your dog barking if it's territorial or alarm often motivated by fear and anticipation of perceived threat they believe they're defending their territory they want to alert the presence of visitors or scare off intruders or both the sound of their barking will be different if they're excited to be more high pitched if they're trying to scare people would be a low pitch so you want to do a lot of management of blocking their view or blocking the sound of people coming you can use curtains window film teach quiet training or go to your room feeding barking always have something on hand to distract them to stop them after a couple barks like a toy or treats counter conditioning head halters can help too attention seeking barking never ever reward them for barking at you or it will get worse compulsive barking means there working in situations that aren\'t considered normal or they bark in a repetitive fixed or rigid way and they do it for long periods of time socially facilitated barking is they bark when they hear others barking or hear sounds of other dogs whether it\'s outside or on TV keep them distracted excitement or frustration barking is when they\'re frustrated or dissatisfied this is when premack principle comes into play make them wait sit and stay before gaining it says to what they want to do like playing with other animals or kids don't encourage your dog to bark at sounds or people or things on TV never punish your dog for barking never use a muzzle or a rope as dogs need to have their mouths opened cool themselves crate training is great for host training prevents destructive chewing helps them settle in a safe place prepares them for travel an it'll keep him safe from accessing items that could be harmful or fatal start with putting the crate and a high traffic area keep the door open toss treats in feed them in the create tire high value toy at the back of the kennel after a few days introduced the Q to kennel up keep repeating over several days make sure they're enjoying going into their crate encourage them to go in on their own once they\'re in reward them and ensure you queue them to come out never repeat your cues wait it out once they do follow your cue jackpot reward initially slowly start shutting the door for brief amounts of time slowly increase the time start walking away sometimes leaving the room teach them good things are inside it\'s good to have them go in for busy time so when you\'re doing chores story time while you\'re reading or working or watching TV cover the crate with the sheets play soft calming music stuff format to help calm them tips for host training prevention always supervise your puppy Make sure they're always going out with 30 minutes of sleeping eating or playing if they do not go bring them back inside put them in their crate and try again in 30 minutes reward them greatly if they do do their business outside if you\'re catching them about to do it now how\'s interrupt them don\'t say no praise them when they go outside never punish feed your dog on a schedule take them out with it or take him out within 5 minutes after eating 5 minutes after drinking water or play session be patient feed them regularly scheduled meals so desensitization and counter conditioning we're trying to create a condition positive conditioned emotional response to something that there they find an unpleasant to always introduce them to things it\'s our trigger from a distance if they start reacting you\'re too close