Sentences with phrase «poor dog behavior»

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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).

When we meet you and your dog we get a clear picture of the home environment and your dog's triggers for poor behavior.

The wrong training school will not only waste money, it can also potentially instill poor behavior in a still impressionable dog.

This could be a mild case where the dog is dealing with some obedience problems, excessive behaviors, or poor leash manners.

I, along with most reputable dog trainers, recommend enrolling a dog in a training program as early as possible, whether they've begun exhibiting poor behavior or not.

I can now pick up on stress signals, signs of discomfort, poor social skills, warning signs, etc. — and I'm realizing that these behaviors, as you can imagine, are widely prevalent at events with lots of dogs and people.

Certainly you should discourage poor behavior like biting, but you should also encourage and praise twice as hard when the dog does the right things.

They're also high - energy dogs who require frequent physical and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and poor behavior.

A dog's territorial behavior can be attributed to a number of different factors including poor socialization, sexual maturation, underlying medical conditions, inbreeding, and more.

Poor History: Dogs that have poor health or behavior records are banPoor History: Dogs that have poor health or behavior records are banpoor health or behavior records are banned.

Many trainers will simply aim to teach dog owners to only manage their dog's poor behavior.

Instead of beating the poor dog into submission when it does something wrong, all you have to do is say «bad dog» and ignore it for an hour after the unwanted behavior.

With me, I want to eliminate the poor behavior and give the dog another choice, a better alternative!

Pet owners should immediately contact their veterinarian if they see any of the following symptoms in their dog (s): persistent, hacking cough, lethargic behavior, a poor appetite, nasal discharge, trouble breathing, or a fever.

Lastly, learning a little bit about the dog's history, why he / she ended up in a shelter and becoming familiar with any poor behavior traits can help you with your new dog.

This article is being written for dog owners who believe they have a problem with aggression or poor behavior with their family dog.

Many Bernese Mountain Dogs and Poodles, as with many purebred canines, have been inbred over the years - and thus some dogs can exhibit undesirable traits such as skittish behavior, anxiety, and a poor work mentalDogs and Poodles, as with many purebred canines, have been inbred over the years - and thus some dogs can exhibit undesirable traits such as skittish behavior, anxiety, and a poor work mentaldogs can exhibit undesirable traits such as skittish behavior, anxiety, and a poor work mentality.

As a professional canine behavior consultant and owner of a successful dog training business, Joan has seen the unfortunate consequences of many traditional pet harnesses that are made from flimsy materials (chafes, irritates the animal), have too many straps and bulky clips (poor fit), only have one location to attach a leash (limited walking options), and are overall confusing for people to put on and take off their dogs.

Earlier in my time working with behavior pups, I probably would have cried and thought, «Oh this poor dog.»

Dogs that exhibit poor behavior are not bad dogs, but rather misguided and probably just making a few bad choiDogs that exhibit poor behavior are not bad dogs, but rather misguided and probably just making a few bad choidogs, but rather misguided and probably just making a few bad choices.

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During this period of canine development, that «perfectly behaved» puppy can regress back to poor behaviors and start to show independence in a way that is not appreciated - aggression towards other dogs or people, tearing up the house, possessiveness over food or toys, etc..

In most of these cases, the dog's poor behavior was always there, but it was more subtle.

With the new dog (Hailey) coming in, she initially acted fine, but as soon as she became more comfortable in the home and saw that Missy's anxiety and poor behavior was allowed, she picked up on it and began to demonstrate it herself with no hesitation.

Before calling me, the dog's poor behavior was in a mild state, where it was just waiting to explode and become uncontrollable or more serious.

The smell of food, a large group of adults, playing kids, and other excited pets can easily overstimulate a dog, increasing the potential for poor behavior and bites.

I recently worked with a dog named Zoey who demonstrated some of these poor behaviors.

If you're puzzled by your dog's poor behavior and what might be causing it, it is probably time to seek out professional help.

There are some pit bulls who have poor greeting behavior but when carefully introduced, may end up doing fine with other dogs.

After all, just because a dog is deaf does not mean he would not have bad habits or poor behaviors so just as with any dog, training would be imperative.

While poor diet, hygiene or typical doggy behavior such as rolling around in excrement will naturally lead to a smelly dog, there are certain breeds which smell far less than others.

The behavior modification program combines positive reinforcement training with relaxation exercises, and counter-conditioning - meaning changing how the dog feels and responds to something - to address leash reactivity (dogs, people, noises), lunging, excessive barking, destructive chewing, jumping, over-excitement, poor impulse control, fearfulness, noise - phobias, resource guarding, compulsive behaviors, house - soiling, and multi-pet disagreements.

There is no excuse for allowing poor behavior and, as evidenced by many highly trained Chihuahuas, they are intelligent dogs eager to learn!

It's definitely true that poor socialization during puppyhood and early separation from mom and littermates can predispose dogs to developing a variety of behavior problems later in life.

For example, Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers are often acquired because they are known for being easily trained, enjoying an active life, and loving children, but a poorly - bred dog of either breed may be hyperactive, bull - headed, and snappish, or have other inherited behavior or health characteristics that make it a poor choice for a family.

The most prevalent behaviors we are called upon to deal with are dog aggression, biting the leash during the walk, excitable behaviour and a small amount of human aggression, which usually stems from poor breeding or lack of training.

Because dogs that are commercially sold often face extremely poor conditions — buying from those who create these conditions merely serves to reward them for their bad behavior.

However, contrary to their results, we found that increased maternal behavior was positively associated with undesirable anxiety - related behaviors and performance in young adult dogs, including high activity when isolated, a short latency to vocalize when presented with a novel object, and perseverative errors and poor performance during a problem - solving task.

In general, reward your dog's positive interactions with her world, rather than reinforcing poor behavior by babying her.

But only if you aren't dramatizing the dog's status as adopted and letting poor behavior sneak by.

The company hopes to help dogs and their owners enjoy a lasting relationship, and since a major reason people abandon their dogs is poor behavior, RODDYDOGS believes that supporting animal rescue organizations is extremely important.

Otherwise, you could be dealing with your dog's poor behavior or even fear during the hike, and that's no fun for anyone.

Behavior change — Many behavior changes can be seen in dogs with heart disease, including poor appetite, isolation, and a reluctance to play or engage in previously pleasurable actBehavior change — Many behavior changes can be seen in dogs with heart disease, including poor appetite, isolation, and a reluctance to play or engage in previously pleasurable actbehavior changes can be seen in dogs with heart disease, including poor appetite, isolation, and a reluctance to play or engage in previously pleasurable activities.