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Dog Behavior

Dog In The Middle: Avoiding Relationship Problems

By Cesar Millan According to a recent survey from the Associated Press and Petside.com, 14 percent of people would choose their pet over their significant other. That’s a pretty amazing statistic, and only serves to reinforce how much many of us love our furry friends. After all, they can’t cook dinner for us, earn an income, or plan a romantic evening, but human partners still fall short for many people. More importantly, as some in the survey point out, their pets won’t ever let them down, either. Unfortunately, the survey isn’t asking the right question. It’s not “who would you

June 18, 2015 No Comments

a cute pup lays down waiting for someone to play with

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How To Stop A Puppy From Jumping On People

Excerpt from How to Raise the Perfect Dog Jumping Up on People When a puppy comes running up to us and jumps on us, we think, “She loves me, she is so happy to see me!” We feel special and chosen and cherished. And who doesn’t thrill to watch puppies jumping and leaping about in play? They are so carefree, so full of the joy of life. These are the reasons we want puppies in our lives, to bring us that enthusiasm, that appreciation of the everyday things we take for granted. But clearly, 51 percent of our newsletter survey

June 18, 2015 No Comments

Aggressive Dogs

Dealing With Obsessive Dog Behaviors

Obsessive dog behaviors and dog fixations can become as seriously harmful as addictions are for humans. When we laugh at a dog that is fanatically mad over a toy, a bone, a shaft of light, a game of fetch, or the neighbor’s cat, it’s like laughing at someone who is a falling-down drunk. Sure, his behavior looks comical at the moment, but the truth is, he’s truly got no physical or psychological control over himself. Someday, he may really hurt himself and those around him. That’s exactly what obsessive behavior is to a dog – an addiction. An interesting fact

June 18, 2015 No Comments

Aggressive Dogs

Fleas: The Basics

Fleas aren’t just your dog’s worst nightmare; they can be yours, too. To stop this common parasite, it’s important to understand a little bit about how they operate. The adult fleas on your dog represent only 5% of the total flea population around him or her. The other 95% can’t be seen. Fleas exist in various stages of development — as eggs, larvae, or pupae. All can exist in your carpet, couch, bedding, and anywhere else your dog walks or lies down. The complete flea life cycle lasts between two weeks to almost 170 days; however, the average life cycle

June 18, 2015 No Comments

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Entendiendo La Agresión Canina

La agresión canina es un problema importante para los dueños de mascotas. Quiero ayudarte a entender sus causas, para que puedas superar este problema en tu manada. La agresión canina se debe en gran parte a la frustración que el perro siente y a la dominación que intenta establecer. Comúnmente, la frustración canina proviene de la falta de ejercicio y la dominación de la falta de liderazgo calmo-asertivo. Raza y agresión canina Yo trato de una gran cantidad de casos de comportamiento canino extremadamente agresivo los cuales llamo de casos en la zona roja y, a menudo, escucho a la

June 18, 2015 No Comments

Aggressive Dogs

Protecting Children From Dog Bites

By Edward P. Buchanan, MD It is estimated that over 4 million people are bitten by dogs yearly (1). Nearly 800,000 of these injuries require hospital visits, and close to one half of these patients are children (2–3). Although most people are treated in the emergency department and sent home, there are a few unfortunate people who require inpatient hospital stays and reconstructive surgery. The majority of these patients are children. The tragedy is that these injuries can be prevented with proper education. Why Do Dogs Bite? Dogs can bite for a number of reasons. This is important for pet

June 18, 2015 No Comments

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Los Comportamientos Caninos Más Comunes Explicados

La comunicación empieza con comprensión. Si deseas crear una relación mejor con tu perro, puedes empezar por esforzarte por comprender el significado y las causas que se ocultan tras algunos de los comportamientos caninos más comunes. A continuación presentamos una lista de algunas conductas caninas comunes: Jadeo Dado que los perros sudan a través de sus patas y por la piel de su barriga—la parte sin pelo—la mayor parte del calor de su cuerpo se libera a través de la boca cuando jadean. Jadear es el principal medio de regulación de la temperatura corporal de los perros. Ladrido excesivo Básicamente,

June 18, 2015 No Comments

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Reinforcement

You’ve probably heard expressions like “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar,” and every culture has their own version. In Spanish, the saying is “Logras más con una sonrisa que con una paliza,” which in English literally means “You achieve more with a smile than with a beating.” What all of these proverbs basically mean is “You get more if you’re nice than if you’re mean.” Are the proverbs true? Well, that all depends. It depends on who or what you’re trying to get something from. And it’s true — you will get more from being nice

June 18, 2015 No Comments

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Excessive Barking

Dear Cesar, I have an American Staffordshire terrier named Coach who is almost four years old. We have an extreme problem with Coach barking through the fence at our surrounding neighbors and their dogs. Then, when we go outside to get him or tell him to stop, he won’t come to us and will take off running in the opposite direction. It is very frustrating. He does the same thing if we have company over and he is on the back patio. If he sees us inside with people, he starts barking and jumping up on the door. He also

June 17, 2015 No Comments

a dog waits for his food by staring at his bowl

All About Dogs

The Ritual Of Feeding Your Dog: Make Them Work For It

Domestication has made it possible for dogs to receive their food without having to hunt it down themselves, but it’s still in their nature to feel the need to work for it. Before my dogs eat, I take them for a walk. In this way, I ask my dogs to work for food and water. This is a form of waiting, which is psychological exercise that helps nurture a balanced, happy dog. My Tips for a Healthy Routine The morning routine should look like this: You project calm-assertive energy before you give your dog affection. You walk your dog to

June 17, 2015 No Comments