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10.7.21Dog Behaviour. Dog Training. Dogs rolling in feces. A smelly topic but…Why do dogs roll in feces?Recent studies suggest that for dogs, rolling in feces inherently may be to help camouflage them from larger predators (in more wild situations - from predators such as Mountain Lions etc).Also, when rolling in prey feces, it may be a way for the dog to carry information to other pack members about where they have been and what they have found (food wise from rolling in their preys feces) Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant and Dog Trainer, Dogs Best Friend.
Did your young dogs fear seem to come out of nowhere? Let’s talk ‘Fear Impact Periods’…Fear Impact Periods -In general, the more independence a dog achieves with maturity, the more cautious they become about the unfamiliar. During these distinct periods, dogs may become fearful of situations they once appeared to be accepting of, finding things more threatening. [Read More…]
Admin - 12:09:58 @ Puppies, Reactionary Behaviour, Why does my dog?
29.05.2021
Know and appreciate your dog.It is best to know your dogs rough breed type and then appreciate all that this or these breeds bring to the table in regards to behaviour. Yes every dog is unique but genetics plays a huge part in behaviour. [Read More…]
Admin - 12:54:13 @ Puppies, Dog 'Ownership' Helpful Tips, Why does my dog?
15.05.2021
Grass ‘Eating’-Firstly, it is important to observe if your dog is actually consuming the grass or just chewing on the blades.If chewing is occurring, this can be a form of olfactory ’smelling’ in a way, the deposits on the grass - who has been here etc.
If your dog is consuming grass -This is considered ’normal’🙂Grass aids digestion and helps treat intestinal worms. [Read More…]
If your dog is consuming grass -This is considered ’normal’🙂Grass aids digestion and helps treat intestinal worms. [Read More…]
Admin - 12:05:33 @ Why does my dog?
08.05.2021
The ‘fake yawn’ is one way a dogs body relieves stress.He or she may have ‘had enough’ or is getting frustrated in a situation.They may be highly aroused in anticipation of an event, such as, ‘’I’m waiting, waiting, for that food bowl to be put down….come on!”It pays to look at the overall situation to gain clearer insight as to the route cause of the ‘fake’ yawn but worth then addressing, if this is a stressful situation/event requiring resolution, Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant & Dog Trainer, Dogs Best Friend. F
Admin - 08:36:31 @ Stress in Dogs, Why does my dog?
03.11.2020
With Christmas coming up and the potential for more visitors in your house, I thought I’d discuss,‘Dogs weeing when greeting visitors.’Yes yes this may be a tad embarrassing for you the owner butthis can be Submissive or Excitement Urination.For this issue, PUNISHMENT WILL MAKE THIS WORSE NOT BETTER!Excitement Urination - It’s like, ‘I’m so excited I peed my pants!’Excitement urination is seen particularly in young dogs who haven’t developed their muscle control, so gets better over time. [Read More…]
Admin - 06:41:54 @ Puppies, Why does my dog?
24.10.2020
Whining can be occurring because of -- Attention seeking (to get treats, toys etc. from you)- Excitement - when your dog is greeting you- Appeasement (wanting to pacify or avoid conflict).With this, your dogs tail will be often tucked in under their body, which is lowered, with their head down also and eyes averted. [Read More…]
Admin - 10:13:34 @ Why does my dog?
23.05.2020
A sign that a dog is antisocial about other dogs, is that he or she is uncomfortable about being sniffed at their rear end.Think of the refusal of the rear sniff as the equivalent of the snub of the hand shake in human interaction - it’s quite a big deal!Selina McIntyre, Dog Behavioural Consultant & Dog Trainer, Dogs Best Friend.
Admin - 06:30:52 @ Dog 'Ownership' Helpful Tips, Reactionary Behaviour, Why does my dog?
10.09.2020
Dogs that love to go out and collect items are often insecure.These dogs are frequently collecting items that the owners have touched or worn and are active in this behaviour when the owners are out.They surround themselves with a object barrier of their owners scent. [Read More…]
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