Not exact matches
Puppies have a natural
tendency to stay
in their safe den, while adult
dogs typically need a little coaxing before they start
seeing the
dog crate as their den.
I've written before about that distinctively human
tendency to
see images
in inanimate objects — everything from Jesus on a grilled cheese sandwich to a
dog in a piece of wood.
This is a behavior that can also be
seen in several setters, spaniels and pointers, as
dog breeds included
in these categories have a strong
tendency to explore and hunt.
So long as no aggressive or overly fearful
tendencies are present
in the
dog's behavior, we are happy to work with these
dogs to
see how they may become more confident and trusting.
If your
dog has a
tendency to bark loudly whenever the doorbell rings or is startled when he or she
sees someone
in a costume, you may want to keep your pet
in a separate area of the house during Halloween night.