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Understanding Your Dogs Chewing Problems
from:Chewing is usually a developmental phase that puppies pass through to relieve the itch and pain of cutting new teeth. The majority of dogs stop chewing everything in sight once their new teeth are fully erupted, at about 9 months old. The few dogs that do not cease chewing by age 1, either have acquired the habit of chewing from boredom, anxiety, and frustration, or have acquired an unusual gourmet appetite.
Regardless of the reason a dog chews, the behavior of chewing can be very expensive and very dangerous to the dog's physical well being. Correcting chewing, or any other behavior problem, requires that someone be present to catch the dog in the act. Showing the dog a shoe that was chewed several hours earlier and yelling at him may make you feel better, but there is little chance that he will connect the correction with the idea that chewing shoes is wrong. An unsupervised puppy left to roam the house may develop a taste for dangerous chew toys such as electrical cords, cleaning supplies, and other toxic items. The landscaped yard filled with possibly toxic plants, or rocks and wood that can obstruct the dog's intestines is a similarly dangerous environment for the unsupervised puppy. Dogs that chew and swallow rocks or other sharp objects often require costly and risky emergency surgery.
To avoid mishaps when you cannot keep a watchful eye on the dog, confine him in an area where only appropriate chew items such as dog toys, rawhides, or knuckle bones are available. You must exercise caution in which chew toys are left in the crate, because dogs have been reported to choke on some toys and rawhides. If you confine your dog to a crate during unsupervised periods, you don't have to worry about him chewing up prized possessions and furniture, or doing himself harm. You may choose to dog proof the house by removing any prize possessions until the dog has passed through the chewing stage. Products such as Bitter Apple or Tabasco sauce may be sprayed on furniture and possessions to keep the dog from chewing, but check for staining before using them. Ninety nine percent of the dogs find the taste of these products repulsive, but a few dogs think they are a gourmet delight.
One product that may not be attractive to any dog is ammonia. Be careful not to spray the ammonia when the dog is close by; it could damage his olfactory system and eyes. Read the instructions carefully to determine what is safe to spray on valuable possessions. Your dog should be well supplied with acceptable chew items such as old socks, safe dog toys, rawhides, chew hooves, and knuckle bones. Only knuckle bones are safe; other bones will splinter and get caught in the dog's throat or intestines. If you are worried that your dog will not discriminate between an old chewable sock and a new sock, you may want to take time to play fetch with the dog and an old sock so the item will become his favorite toy. The old sock will carry the scent of the dog, whereas the new sock has your scent. The dog quickly learns the difference between the socks when you praise him for playing with and chewing the old sock and reprimand him for chewing on socks with your scent.
Incessant Barking: Part 1
What does it mean when a dog barks The bark is the dogand#39;s word, and it can mean many things Your dog barks when he is alerting you to an intruder, when he is afraid, when he is playful, and when he is bored Barking is caused by the presence of stimuli such as strange people, dogs, sights or sounds, the ownerand#39;s absence, or as an attention seeking mechanism The easiest way to control ba.....More on Dog Behaviour Advice
Sexual Mounting
Some puppies begin sexual mounting behavior at the tender age of 6 or 7 weeks, though it usually begins at about 12 weeks of age It is self rewarding behavior, in that it "feels good" to the pup The problem rarely persists if the object of its attentions is made inaccessible Unfortunately, many owners think that the behavior will disappear if they just let it run its course They may allow .....More on Dog Behaviour Advice
Dog Carsickness
While car sickness is not considered a behavioral problem, it sure is something that is just as important to deal with as any type of other issue with your dog Having to clean up your dogand#39;s mess with every car ride is not fun at all A dog that gets carsick is a genuine victim of motion sickness (rare in dogs), a leader type animal that becomes ill as a psychosomatic response to its inabi.....More on Dog Behaviour Advice
Should Face Licking Be Encouraged
Dog caresses and shows affection by licking; it is his way of showing love and appreciation for the person he does it to But face licking should be encouraged and needs to be stopped If he is stopped from doing this as a small puppy, he will learn to lay his face against his ownerand#39;s cheek without the licking Licking, after all, can be a cause of infection to owners in rare cases, and.....More on Dog Behaviour Advice
Helping A Battered Dog Gain Confidence By Using Nonphysical Methods
A dog that has been over punished lacks self confidence Therefore, such dogs should be allowed to succeed This is fortunately a simple process with dogs They are dramatically quick to learn from people when taught by nonphysical methods Even a simple 3 part exercise, performed daily, can bring about a behavior change in a few days All that is needed is to crouch down, say "Rover, come," .....More on Dog Behaviour Advice
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