Sentences with phrase «dogs as these behaviors»

It's important to point out though that many neutered dogs may still mount, hike their legs and act aggressively towards other dogs as these behaviors aren't always triggered by hormones.

Not exact matches

It seems to me less arbitrary and more logical to go along with Jennings (quoted by Agar 1943, p. 153), who wrote after years of study on the behavior of amoebae: «I am thoroughly convinced, after long study of the behavior of this organism, that if Amoeba were a large animal, so as to come within the every day experience of human beings, its behavior would at once call forth the attribution to it of states of pleasure and pain, of hunger, desire, and the like, on precisely the same basis as we attribute these things to the dog.»

Legalism has dogged Christianity throughout its history whenever a particular structure of the Church, a particular doctrinal statement, or a particular form of behavior, has replaced the living Christ as the expression of divine revelation and the guide for human life.

A dog barking is a perfectly normal behavior, just as a human being speaking is.

Cari Meyers, founder and president of the Puppy Mill Project, described large - scale breeders as «prison for a dog,» with inhumane conditions that can leave pets with lasting health and behavior issues.

Your dog may have a change in appetite, a decrease in activity levels, nipple growth and change in color, as well as a change in behavior.

Domesticated cats and dogs are not good examples as their behavior is unnatural.

Just as it does in dogs and humans, the disease attacks a wolf's brain, causing aggressive behavior and, eventually, death.

Sheldrake contends that Wiseman's team arbitrarily established a two - minute waiting period as the criterion for owner anticipation and ignored the dog's behavior after the return signal.

At the forefront of this effort is Stanley Coren, a behaviorist from the University of British Columbia, who draws on decades of research to explore the psychological motivations behind dogs» everyday behaviors, as well as what science says about their barks, thoughts, and dreams.

This behavior is totally understandable for anyone who has a cat or dog: Rats give play bites that you could use as a measure of their desire to play.

«Canines that misbehave are often labeled as «bad dogs» but it is important to detect and show the biological basis for certain behaviors,» said Ogata.

Although scientists previously thought that grieving behavior was limited to chimps and humans, researchers have now observed the behavior in several other monkey species, as well as elephants, dogs, cats, and even crows.

Dogs with CCD engage in repetitious and destructive behaviors such as flank - and blanket - sucking, tail chasing, and chewing.

Dogs suffer from naturally occurring compulsive disorders that closely model human OCD, manifested as an excessive repetition of normal canine behaviors that only partially responds to drug therapy.

«Many dogs maintain their puppy - like enthusiasm for social interactions throughout their life, whereas wolves grow out of this behavior and engage in more mature, abbreviated greetings as they age,» said Monique Udell, who studies animal behavior at Oregon State University and co-authored the new study.

Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs both in animals and humans alike when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (such as the bell ringing and the feeding, or a particular behavior and the electric shock), so that the response originally elicited by the second stimulus (the secretion of saliva that originally occurs in the presence of food or the unpleasant sensation that follows an electric shock) is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone (meaning that after a number of repetitions, the sound of the bell is enough to make the dog salivate like it does in the presence of food and the engagement in unwanted behavior is enough to make you feel the same discomfort an electric shock would cause).

We are in the process of training our puppy, and as any well - trained dog owner knows, it's much easier to train when using treats as an incentive for good behavior.

Begin as early as 8 weeks, before it picks up bad behaviors, and continue even into old age to keep your dog sharp.

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10:00 am — IFC — My Life as a Dog Lasse Hallstrom gives us this simple but effective coming - of - age story, focusing on the every day life of a young boy as he's sent to live in a provincial village after acting out at home (his behavior is both caused by and threatens his mother's poor health).

Boundary Note: If someone offers an inappropriate behavior as an example («I kick my dog when I am angry»), simply do «Thumbs Up / Thumbs down.»

Though little else is given to explain these behaviors, Charles Eats Horses tells Brown Dog that» [The others] think I might be a wicasa wakan...» As Harrison describes, a wicasa wakan is a «medicine man, often a somewhat frightening person like a brujo in Mexico,» and is capable of great powers.

Here, many poems offer the «kid perspective» too — such as getting a first pair of glasses, studying a cat or dog for unusual behaviors, pushing and pulling a wagon, flinging a Frisbee, looking at stars in the sky, and asking hundreds of random questions.

Is the dog exhibiting any behaviors indicating anxiety, such as howling, chewing, excessive barking, hiding and so on?

A mistake many dog owners make is waiting until the unwanted behavior gets to the point where it becomes dangerous, difficult to change or potentially costly, as in the case of a dog bite.

Altered male dogs still do mounting behavior, as do many females.

At this time, a dog develops independence; therefore, new behaviors will emerge, such as the willingness to explore farther away from the owner's reach.

Although most dog bites are reported as «unprovoked,» in fact this is inconsistent with canine behavior.

Retailers should cull information such as what percent own large versus small dogs and learn about their buying behaviors and preferences, says Shweky.

A lack of activity can make the dogs hyperactive, which can lead to destructive behaviors as an outlet for their pent up energy.

But unemployed herding breeds, such as Border collies, cattle dogs (heelers), collies, and Australian shepherds, can get into a lot of trouble by practicing herding behavior on children, cats and cars.

«Finding out what type of dog they have helps as certain breeds have classic play behaviors,» says Yellin.

As a professional dog trainer and dog behavioral counselor, every day I talk with folks who own dogs with aggressive behavior.

When a dog has a long history of undesirable behavior, such as aggression or house soiling, he has effectively been practicing and perfecting this behavior.

Devices such as no - bark collars (citronella, high - frequency noise, or shock) may appear as a solution, but these do not address the underlying cause of the dog's barking, and often result in developing other bad behavior.

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Think about it... If you can train a large predator, such as a killer whale or a tiger, by focusing on capturing and rewarding desired behaviors, there is no reason you can't do the same with your dog.

Threatening behavior — some examples: • Bending over a dog, or rousing him from his sleep • Reaching to touch a dog's head (when he doesn't want to be touched) • Staring into a dog's eyes (worse, at eye level, like toddlers do) • Trying to touch or remove a bone, a toy, a bowl of food or anything the dog wants • Screaming near the dog's face or producing other startling noises in his proximity • Running toward, past, or away from a dog • Walking too close to a dog on leash • Entering a protective dog's territory • Being afraid in the presence of a dog • Sticking a hand or finger (especially children) inside a dog's enclosure • Making threatening gestures, like raising a fist or wielding a stick • Causing pain, injury, or subjugation to a dog • Overexcitement during play can cause a friendly dog to nip or bite as he would a playmate.

In addition to utilizing more subtle psychological approaches, Mugford suggests alternatives such as The Company of Animals» Pet Corrector, which emits a hiss of compressed gas that safely disrupts a dog's unwanted behavior.

Even though your dog or cat may look fine, and even if his behavior has not changed, there could be underlying health issues that have not yet manifested as outward signs.

When a dog has separation anxiety, he will exhibit behaviors such as: panting, salivating, vocalizing, pacing, destructiveness, chewing on his paws, flanks or tail; he may urinate or defecate, and may not eat food left for him.

The requirements include upwards of 300 hours of dog training experience as a lead teacher, passing a 250 - question exam covering instructor skills, ethology (the science of animal behavior), husbandry, learning theory and training equipment.

As a dog trainer, I am always asked about how to fix many behavior problems, but I don't get much opportunity to talk about how to prevent behavior problems.

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This is a long and involved process, and it takes dedication to set this foundation, but these behaviors will last for years to come and will establish trust between you and your dog, as well as potentially set an example for the rest of your pack.

Just be sure not to unintentionally reinforce unwanted behaviors at this time (re-read what your dog may find as reinforcing).

We do recommend you listen to them in the following order, as they build on each other: Canine Body Language, Human Body Language and Dog Behavior, Defensive Dog Handling and Dog Introductions.

It doesn't matter if owners consider their dogs as wolf cousins or furry children if the relationship is smooth and the adaptations made as a matter of course, but if Fido's natural tendencies are unacceptable in any way, remedies depend on understanding how and why the behavior exists so that it can be modified.