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DOES YOUR DOG HAVE A BEHAVIOR ISSUE?

 

When people have a behavior issue with a dog, for example the dog has started growling, snaps, bites, bolts out the door, does not come when called, is destructive, pulls on the leash, chases the cat and will not stop when told, barks obsessively, is yappy, obsesses over objects, does laps around your house, chases its tail, chases cars, is aggressive with other dogs, gets possessive, is overly protective, jumps on humans and so on, a lot of people seek a dog trainer, take training classes or read books on how to train a dog. However, they often find that the training does not completely solve their dog’s issues. It is common for an owner or trainer to address each individual behavior at a time instead of looking into the "why." Often there are deeper rooted issues which are causing the dog to do the bad behavior; its instincts are not being met. When the owner satisfies these missing instincts the behavior issues disappear on their own.

WOOF GANG provides a wide range of services. We solve issues and do basic obedience. We have the patience!
WOOF GANG provides a wide range of services. We solve issues and do basic obedience. We have the patience!
Dog behavior is discipline

 

Heel on the leash, stay, don't bolt out the door, wait at the door until I pass, come when called, stop when told, drop that object, no jumping on humans, stay out of this room, don't cross this line and so on, are all rules that provide leadership and structure. Dogs crave leadership because their instinct tells them they need rules and structure to survive; the pack’s life depends on it. There must be a leader and the followers must obey the leader. Dogs constantly challenge the order; they test and expect to be tested. The order is not set in stone; it is an ongoing test. If the pack leader shows weakness in any way the next highest member will challenge that dog for the position. If the leader loses the challenge the pack will rearrange the order. Structure, discipline, boundaries, leadership... dogs should not get a cookie for respecting these. It's the same with human kids; they don't get a cookie every time they come home for not smacking their teacher at school because their respect is expected. Your dog needs this same type of structure.

Your responsibility as a pet owner

 

Pet owners tend to foster unwanted behaviors without even knowing it, so awareness is key. Sometimes, unfortunate relationship dynamics are to blame and it's up to the owner to engage the appropriate resources to work out communication kinks. We've all been known to spoil our pups or treat them like humans occasionally, but too much of this can be detrimental for their development. Knowing when and how to show your dog affection can greatly impact their behavior. As you can see, a big part of your dog’s obedience and behavior modification can mean altering your behavior too. 

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