She is highly regarded by her clients and colleagues and has successfully treated and consulted on many
serious behavior problems in dogs, cats, and horses.
The ASPCA warns on its website, «Aggression is the most common and most
serious behavior problem in dogs.
Aggression is the most common and most
serious behavior problem in dogs.
Not exact matches
Next Article: Canine aggression: Aggression
in dogs is the most
serious behavior problem that pet owners must deal with, and it is largely preventable if the owner understands canine growth periods and the factors that influence the development of aggressive
behavior.
It is one of the most
serious behavior problems for
dogs, and without treatment or training, the
dog can end up biting themselves into a bad situation, such as
in a shelter or
in line to be euthanized.
The way to change
serious problem behavior in one's
dog is to establish a relationship of mutual respect through meaningful work.
Tail chasing can be completely natural and harmless
in some
dogs, but signal a
serious behavior problem in others.
Our success rate with
serious aggression issues and other major
behavior problems is considered one of the best
in the country, and many
dog trainers will refer their more
serious cases to us.
At the same time, some
dogs in shelters have
serious behavior problems and require a special kind of pet parent or prevent them from being adopted altogether.
In all cases, Michael teaches and supports families who have
dogs with
serious behavior problems using a unique person - centered approach.
Your
dog might have gained a little weight, be a little lethargic, or have slight changes
in behavior, none of these symptoms seem
serious but if left untreated it can lead to a more severe
problem.
Karen London is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and also a Certified Pet
Dog Trainer (CPDT) specializing
in the evaluation and treatment of
serious behavior problems, including aggression,
in dogs.
Separation anxiety is a
serious problem and responds best to treatment from a professional
dog trainer who specializes
in behavior modification.
At the other end of the spectrum, I often meet people who can not understand why an owner would keep a
dog with aggression issues or any other kind of
serious behavior problem — after all, why have a «mean»
dog in your home?
It might surprise you to know,
in fact, that it's not uncommon to see
serious behavior problems like aggression, reactivity, or separation anxiety
in dogs who are otherwise extremely well - trained.
Leaving aside the possibility of a
serious fight, when a situation escalates and an owner doesn't step
in, there is an erosion of the trust and confidence the
dog has
in his owner which can lead to other
behavior problems.
The BTCA Rescue does not function as a clearing point for
dogs with
serious behavior or health
problems, but does make every effort to assist or counsel when an owner seeks advise that might enable them to keep a
dog in its current home.