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• Possessive Aggression in Dogs

  Guarding desired items can be a normal behavior in dogs, but when it escalates, the safety of both people and animals is compromised. Exercises to prevent and reverse guarding behavior can be beneficial to any dog. Professional guidance is needed for any dog who repeatedly conflicts with people or pets because of guarding behavior.

• Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby

  Bringing home a new baby is a major change for everyone in the family—including your dog. It is important to prepare your dog for a new baby, particularly if the dog has not been exposed to children before. Planning ahead can help your dog adjust to the new sights, sounds, smells, and routines that come with an infant. Even the friendliest dog should be supervised when the baby is nearby.

• Preventing Separation Distress During and After a Pandemic

  When families shelter together for extended periods, as occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, pets enjoy nearly constant companionship. As people resume an active lifestyle, pets are suddenly faced with being alone. They may experience distress related to this loss of companionship. Treatment is discussed, such as independence training and an incremental program of safe departures. If your pet shows continued signs of distress related to being alone, it is important to seek professional help to prevent escalation.

• Principles of Teaching and Training Dogs

  Understanding learning principles and canine communication can set you and your dog up for success. Positive reinforcement can be used to create desired behavioral responses. Behavior modification techniques can be used to treat behavioral concerns such as fear.

• Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) Gene Mutation

  The pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) gene, if mutated, can contribute to increased body fat and body weight and increased food motivation in affected dogs. At this time, this gene mutation has only been found in the Labrador Retriever and Flat-coated Retriever and affects the majority of those working as service dogs. This handout explains how the POMC gene mutation was discovered, how it impacts affected dogs, and how you can support your dog if affected.

• Problemas de comportamiento canino: Agresión hacia miembros de la familia

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Dog Behavior Problems: Aggression to Family Members

• Problemas de Conducta Asociados al Envejecimiento

  Behavior Counseling: Senior Pet Behavior Problems

  No es raro que aparezcan problemas de comportamiento en los animales de más edad. Muchas de las causas son las mismas que podemos encontrar en los animales jóvenes, ya que los cambios en la casa o en el ambiente pueden producir problemas a cualquier edad.

• Problemas de Eliminación en Perros - Perros

  Dog Behavior Problems: House Soiling

  Hay muchas razones por las que un perro puede ensuciar la casa con orina o heces. Determinar la razón específica es esencial para desarrollar un programa de tratamiento eficaz.

• Proper Etiquette at the Dog Park

  Many dogs love to get out to socialize and exercise with their canine friends and dog parks are their go-to spots for getting together. Proper etiquette, from both you and your pup, will allow everyone to enjoy the park safely and courteously. However, dog parks are not a good fit for all dogs.

• Puppy Behavior and Training: Dealing with Undesirable Behavior

  Life with puppies is complicated, and all puppies will sometimes do things their owners find problematic. Using management, planning, supervision, and positive reinforcement for the right behaviors will help puppies succeed, and help owners better enjoy their companions.