Canine behavior issues were the last thing on your mind when you got your new puppy or dog. But, the reality is that some dogs do develop behavior problems that need to be addressed.
Dog behavior problems are sometimes caused by faulty training by an inexperienced dog owner or occasionally, they are caused by a dog’s emotional issues.
As you page down, you will see several sections with topics about canine behavior. Under each, you will see summaries of articles on my site. When you want to read an article, simply click on the link beneath its summary.
- Section 1 – Aggressive Canine Behavior
- Section 2 – Annoying Dog Behavioral Problems
- Section 3 – Stress in Dogs
- Section 4 – Solving Canine Behavior Issues
Section 1 – Aggressive Canine Behavior
Biting Puppy
It really doesn’t hurt, does it? So maybe if you just ignore the biting , it will go away.
Think again. While puppy biting seems innocent enough, it can cause real aggression issues later.
Puppies who continue to bite people and other dogs unchecked easily grow to be adults with aggression problems.
We need to think ahead to see the damage that an adult Weimaraner can do to your ankles if he nips at them when he’s grown to be 50 pounds. It’s not a pretty sight!
Fortunately there are ways to nip this problem in the bud. All you need is a little knowledge about how to do it.
Continue reading about puppy biting.
Dog on Dog Aggression
Dogs don’t usually attack another dog without warning. This article gives you a number of signs that indicate that a dog is becoming aggressive.
Even though it seems that the issue is just between the dogs, it’s more serious than that. Each year hundreds of people are bitten by dogs when they try to intervene in a dog fight.
Of course it is not intentional, but the bites are serious, just the same.
The video in this article demonstrates how you can tame a dog inclined to be aggressive with other dogs.
Read more about dog to dog aggression.
Dog Aggression Towards People
If your dog is not in police work or the military, there is no reason to allow him to be aggressive toward people. And it is never acceptable to simply ignore the aggression.
In this article, you’ll learn the signs of aggression that will alert you to an imminent problem.
And, watch the video to see how you can handle the problem.
Your dog needs to know that you, not he, is in charge in your family. You’ll see how to make this clear.
Go to the article on dog aggression towards people.
Why Dogs Bite
So why dog dogs bite? Knowing the answer to that question can prevent a lot of heartache and even some injuries!
In this article, you’ll see which dogs are most likely to bite someone. Why they bite others.
Some breeds are more likely to continue biting to the death. This is not only fighting breeds that kill other dogs. There are some that also kill people each year.
And this is not limited to strangers. There are some dogs that actually kill their owners!
Learn what you can do to prevent your dog from biting and how to tell if you have an aggressive dog that is dangerous.
Continue reading about why dogs bite.
What to Do when a Dog Bites You
Every year thousands of people are bitten by dogs. The sad fact is that many of these dog bites are entirely preventable.
Of course, it could happen to anyone. Even you or me.
So what do you do when a dog has bitten you? There are some medical steps to take and also some legal steps that you should take. Read them before you need them.
Unfortunately we need to discuss this, but you should know what to do, in the event that it happens to someone you know.
Continue reading about what to do after a dog bite.
Section 2 – Annoying Dog Behavioral Problems
Reasons Dogs Eat Poop
Coprophagia is the official term used for the disgusting act of eating poop. Dogs who do this sometimes eat their own poop, that of other dogs or the poop of wild animals.
This topic, of course, is not one that normally comes up socially, so you may not have discussed it with anyone outside your family.
There are reasons for a dog’s doing this, and there are ways to stop the habit.
Is your Puppy Crying at Night?
Of course you’re excited to get your new puppy! And you’ve all had such a wonderful first day.
But, when night time comes, sometimes a puppy can be very lonely. For his entire life, he has had his brothers, sisters and mom to snuggle up to during the night.
In his new home and unfamiliar bed, the night can be really long and really lonely. So your puppy cries because he misses everyone.
You do understand this, but you can’t have the crying, as your family members need to go to work and school in the morning.
So how do you handle this? Or, better yet, how do you make your puppy happy and comfortable so he doesn’t cry at all?
Continue reading about puppies crying at night.
Section 3 – Stress in Dogs
Stop Dog Separation Anxiety
While it may be flattering at first, dog separation anxiety is more than just your dog’s missing you when you are gone.
There are specific symptoms that will help you decide if your dog actually has a problem. This is nothing to take lightly. Dogs with separation anxiety can do real damage to your home.
And the problem can become time consuming and emotionally exhausting for you.
Fortunately there are solutions and products that can help.
Read more about dog separation anxiety.
Dog Submissive Urination
Many people misinterpret submissive urination as being a housebreaking issue. It is not related.
Submissive urination is an emotional issue in dogs. We do see this issue sometimes in older dogs who have been adopted. Perhaps due to treatment by a former owner.
Dogs who have this issue are not confident and they are often afraid of things like thunderstorms.
This article why dogs do this and what you can do to help your dog overcome the problem. And the video gives you ideas on how to help your dog have confidence.
Continue reading about submissive urination in dogs.
Section 4 – Solving Canine Behavior Issues
Solving Dog Behavior Issues in Weimaraners
It’s so important to work with your Weimaraner puppy while he’s little to make sure that he obeys your commands and develops good manners when he’s older.
Of course, in a perfect world, this would happen effortlessly.
Unfortunately, dogs do develop bad habits and behavior. When this happens, it’s up to you to help your dog learn new behaviors.
This article also discusses the psychology of your dog, his wolf-like instincts, and how it all influences his behavior.
Continue reading about how to solve behavior issues in Weimaraners.
Dog Behavior Modification
Did you know that some Weimaraner behaviors are inborn or instinctive and others are learned? Most dog breeds are the same.
However, for many behaviors, you can teach your dog to respond the way you want him to. Firm but loving correction goes a long way in training dogs.
Weimaraners are rough and tumble, but they are also loving and sensitive. That’s why we need to be careful with how we train and correct them.
Continue reading about behavior modification for Weimaraners.
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