So what can you do if the shelter dog you bring home from the shelter comes with a name that, to you, just doesn’t fit? Maybe it sounds bad, is associated with something unpleasant, is just plain inappropriate, or happens to be the same name as your second child. Maybe it’s your name! Can you change your dog’s name? Yes, you can change it to whatever you want. You’ll just need a little training to help the new dog make the connection.
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what resource guarding is and what it looks like. Here we will talk about what can be done to prevent or stop this potentially dangerous behavior.
It’s a beautiful day, and you want to take the dog out for a brisk walk around the neighborhood. But as you reach the sidewalk, the dog slams on their brakes and refuses to move. You encourage them with words — nothing happens. You pull forward — the dog pulls back. You don’t want to drag them along the concrete, so what can you do?
Each vocal communication contains variations, plus ranges of pitch, intensity, and body language. In all, dogs have a sizable nonverbal vocabulary.
Any dog being introduced to a new home needs the training to understand what behavior is acceptable, know what to expect, develop a comfortable routine, and understand that they are safe and have a place in your loving home. At K9 Basics, we can help your rescue dog adjust to life in your home and become a happy addition to your family.
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Resource guarding in dogs involves body language, vocalizations, and even aggressive behavior, acting like big, red stop signs. Let’s talk about what resource guarding in dogs is and what it looks like.
First, you need to understand the dog jumping, then address the cause by training and instilling an acceptable alternative behavior.
If you want to put a stop to the howling, you first need to understand that there are many reasons for it, then address the needs behind those reasons
There are numerous dog stress signals and causes, which we covered in Part 1 of this dog stress series. Now, let’s look at ways to deal with it.
Some dogs eat feces, a phenomenon called coprophagia. Let’s look at why this behavior appeals to dogs and what you can do to deal with stool eating!