Behavior

The best way to understand your dog’s behavior is to understand what their actions mean. Canine Journal can give you advice and feedback that will have you, your dog, and your family on a level of understanding that will make it fun and rewarding to live together. We address both ends of the leash in our behavioral topics, as it’s just as important that your pup understand your actions and the reasons behind your behavior.

Dog Obedience Tips: Patience Is Key

Michelle Schenker Updated: September 18, 2018 Behavior 13 Comments
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One of the most frustrating aspects of bringing a new dog home is teaching obedience. Obedience training can include a wide variety of skills including housebreaking, not biting, listening and responding to your commands, and more. While the variety of commands you may desire to teach may differ, teaching obedience will ensure a well-behaved dog who understands basic commands and what is expected from it. Using these dog obedience tips will help get your relationship with your pup off on the right paw…

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How To Deal With Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Kimberly Alt Updated: February 25, 2021 Behavior 8 Comments
Sad dog (Caption: How to Deal with Separation Anxiety in Dogs?)

Unable to leave home without your dog destroying the place? Or maybe your neighbor calls your landlord to complain about the howling pup? If this story sounds familiar, there’s a chance your dog is suffering from separation anxiety. In this article, we will explain what dog separation anxiety is and how you can help your dog overcome her fears.

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Aggressive Dog Training Tips: Calming The Beast

Sally Jones Updated: February 22, 2021 Behavior, Training 139 Comments
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Most of the time, when you see an aggressive dog, he was not born that way. An owner of this type of dog may not fully understand how to train their pup. This lack of training often leads to aggressive behavior because the dog responds to situations using his instincts since he has never been taught differently. Learn why it happens and how to get your dog to stop aggressive behavior.

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Dog Anxiety: Know The Signs And How To Help Your Pup

Sally Jones Updated: October 6, 2020 Behavior 2 Comments
Sad golden laying next to tennis ball (caption: Anxiety in Dogs)

Most dogs suffer from some form of anxiety from time to time, just as we humans do. It’s a normal emotional response. However, some dogs suffer from stress much more than others. The good news is that you have many ways to help your pup through turbulent experiences. And it’s best to help manage their anxiety before it worsens or becomes a chronic disorder down the road…

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? (And How To Train Them To Stop)

Sadie Cornelius Updated: September 30, 2020 Behavior 46 Comments
Dog eating grass (caption: Why Dogs Eat Grass: How To Stop)

Our dogs often do things that we struggle to understand. One of those things is eating grass. While we may feed our dogs a perfectly well-balanced diet and provide them with all the stimulation they need, they may still take to consuming grass. There are many theories behind just why our canine friends impersonate cows chewing cud, and we are going to take a shot at the reasoning behind them…

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Brain Games For Dogs: How To Keep Your Pup Mentally Stimulated (And Behaved)

Sally Jones Updated: September 24, 2020 Behavior Leave a comment
Dog playing with puzzle (caption: Brain Games For Dogs)

Many dogs were bred for certain jobs, like retrieving, tracking, herding, and guarding. These various instincts have become innate, but today many dogs aren’t satisfying these instincts in their daily lives so they become bored. And bored dogs can exhibit bad or even destructive behavior. Does this sound like your furry friend? If so, we’ll give you some ideas to keep your pup mentally stimulated and happy…

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How To Deal With Dog Aggression Towards Other Dogs

Julie Fritz Updated: September 22, 2020 Behavior 2 Comments
2 dogs fighting (caption: dog on dog aggression tips)

Having an aggressive dog can cause a lot of concerns for owners. Often, it can be challenging to take your dog on walks or into any public setting when you’re always concerned about approaching other dogs. This scenario puts stress on you and your dog and makes it feel like an impossible situation. There is hope. Lots of dogs respond positively to different training techniques and programs. Get informed and start working toward what might work for your furry friend…

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How To Introduce Dogs

Ryan Rauch Updated: September 7, 2020 Behavior 1 Comment
Two dogs playing (Caption: How to Introduce Dogs)

Introducing dogs to each other can be tricky. Some dogs have aggressive tendencies that might not come out around you or other people, but in the presence of the right dog, they will attack or bite on instinct. The good news is that there are ways you can safely introduce dogs to each other to limit aggression and make sure you control the situation so that nobody gets hurt…

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How To Prepare Your Dog For A New Baby

Amy Brannan Updated: September 4, 2020 Behavior Leave a comment
Baby laying next to dog (caption: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby)

Many couples begin their family together with a dog. While this dog is their first “child”, they often become concerned when deciding to add a human child to their family. Their concerns frequently revolve around how their dog will react to having a new baby in the household, and it is not uncommon for new parents to be worried that their dog will harm their new child…

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