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Dog Food Aggression Towards Cats: What to Do
If your dog is manifesting signs of food aggression towards your cats, safety should be your top priority. Resource guarding in dogs takes place anytime a dog perceives something as highly valuable and feels the need to protect it from potential competitors. Left on its own, resource guarding tends to get worse rather than better. Discover some important steps to prevent the food aggression from getting worse and what you can do to ameliorate the situation.
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Why is my dog aggressive towards me?
Let's take a closer look at some common causes of dogs acting suddenly "aggressive" and some potential interventions that may help ameliorate the situation.
Dogs undergo several physiological and behavioral changes associated with the release of powerful hormones, including adrenaline. Whether they are chasing or being chased, excited or fearful, increased sensory awareness and tunnel vision are just some of the effects. Let's take a closer look at how stress hormones impact dogs.
Discover how adrenaline impacts your dog
Dogs undergo several physiological and behavioral changes associated with the release of powerful hormones, including adrenaline. Whether they are chasing or being chased, excited or fearful, increased sensory awareness and tunnel vision are just some of the effects. Let's take a closer look at how stress hormones impact dogs.
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Why Does My Dog Bark and Growl at My Boyfriend?
The reasons why a dog decides to bark and growl at a specific person may vary, but we can narrow down the possibilities by looking at the contexts in which the behavior occurs and the accompanying body language
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How Do You Communicate with a Blind and Deaf Dog
Caring for dogs who are blind and deaf is a remarkable and compassionate endeavor—every small gesture of care and comfort matters for these special needs dogs. Despite the challenges, blind and deaf dogs demonstrate remarkable resilience and a strong desire for a fulfilling life.
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Why Do Dogs Get Aggressive After Grooming or Baths?
Interestingly, grooming is just one of the many circumstances known for triggering dogs to attack other dogs. Discover why this may be happening, and what you can do to prevent future mishaps.
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How Do You Teach a Dog His Name?
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Can Boarding and Training Cause Behavior Changes in Dogs?
Opting for a boarding and training program to treat dog aggression may sound appealing, especially for busy households. A dog trainer is employed to execute the training one-on-one for several weeks at his/her own facility, followed by in-person person guidance during a final briefing. Be careful about things that appear too good to be true and be wary about dog trainers making promises. No ethical dog trainer makes guarantees on the outcome of training and behavior modification.
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How Do I Get My Dog to Ignore Other Dogs on Walks? 12 Tips for Calmer Walks
As social animals, many dogs have a hard time ignoring other dogs on walks. The presence of other dogs acts as a strong distraction that can put a dent in your dog's training. Discover several strategies to help your dog focus on you and ignore other dogs on walks.
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How to train your dog to enter his crate?
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Strategies to Reduce Jealousy in Dogs
While it has been commonly thought that jealousy is mostly a predominantly human construct, considering the intricacies involved with this emotion, there are chances that jealousy may have some primordial origins since the interference of rivals may negatively impact the success of a social species. Recent studies have provided evidence of the presence of jealousy-like feelings in dogs that were exhibited when their owners provided attention and affection to another person or animal. Discover more...
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Why Does My Dog Avoid Eye Contact With Me?
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Why Do Dogs Shake off Their Bodies
If you own a dog, you are likely very familiar with this phenomenon and most likely have been lucky enough to have been offered an impromptu shower from your canine companion—just as you were about to dry him up with a bath towel.
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Why Is My Dog Waking in the Middle of the Night to Poop
If your dog is waking up in the middle of the night to poop, you are likely feeling a mixed bag of emotions ranging from frustration to confusion and perhaps even some concern as you wonder whether there is an underlying health issue causing the change in your dog's bathroom behavior.
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What Does It Mean When a Dog Tucks Its Tail
Knowing the normal tail carriage of your dog is important so that you can recognize early signs of trouble and report any unusual findings to your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.