How To Stop A Dog From Biting & Training A Puppy Not To Bite
Are you having trouble with your dog biting or nipping at people? Our animal behaviorist expert Amy Robinson answers a reader’s question and offers some advice to help curb this behavior.
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.
Why Does My Dog Walk Backwards?
Dogs have a lot of interesting behaviors. Sometimes these can be a sign of something severe, and other times it can just be a quirk. The same is true of a dog walking backwards. If your pup is exhibiting this behavior, we’ll help you understand what it could mean for him.
Why Do Dogs Howl? Find Out Which Dogs Howl, Why & How To Stop It
Dogs use vocalization to express all kinds of emotions. Yips, barks, muffled snorts, and even sneezes all have meanings that a dog is trying to convey. The most primal, hair-raising sound a dog makes comes from deep in his throat when he holds his nose high, purses his lips, and howls like a wolf. But, what does it mean, and why do dogs howl?
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…
What Do I Do If My Dog Bites Someone?
So many questions come to mind when you think about what would happen if your dog bit someone. What do I do to stop my dog? Is everyone ok? Do I need to call for help? Do I report the incident to someone? Could I get sued? Your dog biting someone could possibly be one of the worst things you could imagine. Not only could someone get seriously injured but your dog could be taken away from you. It’s important that you know what to do should your dog bite someone…