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Take action immediately if you spot 11 aggressive puppy warning signs

Posted August 25, 2023

The most common warning signs to watch for in your puppy's behaviors include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominance, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and of course, biting!

The most common aggressive puppy warning signs to watch for include behaviors like snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, and biting.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Aggression, Dog manners

10 reasons dogs snap and 20 ways to stop bad behavior

Posted May 8, 2023

dog aggression

Understand the dog snap. Dogs snap at adults and children when startled by how they are approached. They snap because they feel threatened.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Dog manners, Dog training tips

Velcro dog: Why does my dog take my spot when I get up?

Posted March 31, 2023

Owner pets dog on the couch. Dogs that feel anxious may be more likely to exhibit seat-stealing behaviors. Your dog might feel extra secure when surrounded by your scent; plus, it knows there's a good chance you'll return to your favorite spot soon.

Your dog loves to be close to you on the couch for a special bonding experience. Your scent and warmth make it inviting to steal your spot.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Dog manners

5 reasons to create a healthy daily routine for your dog

Posted November 27, 2022

Maltese puppy sits on a striped rug. Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Crate training, Dog food, Dog manners, Potty training

Dog behavior: Try 9 strategies to stop obsessive tail biting

Posted October 14, 2022

tail biting

Tail biting is most often found in dogs with a high prey drive, who don’t get enough exercise or spend too much time in their crates.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training Tagged With: Biting, Canine exercise, Crate training, Dog manners, Dog training tips

Try 10 strategies to help calm down your hyper puppy

Posted September 17, 2022

Bichon Poodle mix runs through yard. Having a hyper puppy can be exhausting, but there are ways to cope. Try seven tips that will help you manage your pup's energy levels.

Having a hyper puppy can be exhausting, but there are ways to cope. Try ten tips that will help you manage your pup’s energy levels.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Canine exercise, Crate training, Dog manners, Dog sleep, Dog training tips, Potty training, Separation anxiety

10 common bad dog behaviors and how you can stop them

Posted January 9, 2022

Three small dogs pull on leash. This article will talk about the most common bad dog behaviors and give a possible solution to help you stop each problem.

This article will talk about the most common bad dog behaviors and give a possible solution to help you stop each problem.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Barking, Chewing, Dog manners, Dog training tips, Dog walks, Jumping, Separation anxiety

4 tips to teach your dog how to socialize

Posted December 20, 2021

Westie kisses Golden Retriever. Before you teach your dog how to socialize, make sure he follows commands. Then, start slowly when your dog is young and keep sessions short.

Before you teach your dog how to socialize, make sure he follows commands. Then, start slowly when your dog is young and keep sessions short.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog manners, Socialization

Dog etiquette 101: Mind your puppy’s manners

Posted June 22, 2021

Owner trains Husky puppy at a dog training class. If you are a new dog owner, it's important to train your dog, so be sure to focus on teaching puppy manners.

If you are a new dog owner, it’s important to train your dog, so be sure to focus on teaching puppy manners.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog manners

3 common dog behavior issues and how to fix them

Posted January 24, 2021

Dog barks while owner sits in background working on laptop. All dogs bark, howl, whine and make other noises. But excessive barking is a dog behavior issue.

Don’t wait, take action immediately to control three common dog behavior issues: barking, chewing, and aggression.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog manners, Dog training tips

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