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Mounting (Humping) Behaviour in Dogs

We have probably all experienced that graceful moment when a dog spontaneously decides to mount another dog, or hump someone's leg in public. Why do dogs do that, and how can this behaviour be stopped? Why do dogs mount and hump? A lot ...
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How to Stop a Dog From Chewing

Dogs, especially puppies, explore the world with their mouth. Chewing is totally natural behaviour, which also has a calming effect. When your dog, however, starts chewing on dangerous, expensive and other inappropriate items, ...
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How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on Leash

Pulling on leash is one of the most common behaviour issues in dogs. Leash training isn't that difficult yet many dog owners find it to be a very frustrating experience. Why do dogs pull and what can be done to fix the problem? Why do ...
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How To Stop Your Dog From Jumping On People

Why do dogs jump on people? In most cases, it's an expression of their excitement and a way to greet you. It can also be a way to draw your attention or assert dominance over you or your guests. The latter is rare but can nonetheless ...
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Signs of Aggression in Dogs

Whenever you communicate with a dog, it's important to spot signs of aggression as early as possible and act according to the situation. This should help avoid unexpected injury and trauma. It is a mistake to think that if a dog ...
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Signs of Submission in Dogs

The following list is supposed to give you an idea about the most common signs of submission in dogs. A submissive dog will usually exhibit some of these signs. Extremely submissive and usually fearful dog will often show most of them.  ...
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Obsessive Dog Behavior

What is obsessive dog behavior? The obsessive dog behavior (also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD), and Compulsive Behavior Disorder (CBD)), is meant to describe repetitive, exaggerated, ...
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Small Dog Syndrome

Small Dog Syndrome: cause and signs Small dogs happen to be yappy, whiny, and aggressive far more often than medium and large size dogs. You have higher chances to come across a snappy Chihuahua than to meet a snappy Labrador. But why do small ...
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Puppy And Dog Socialization

Socialization is one of the number one things to do when a new puppy comes into your household. Teaching your dog to be dog-friendly and human-friendly is a crucial aspect of raising your furry companion. This helps your dog ...
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How to Become The Alpha Dog

Dogs are pack animals by nature, and every pack has a leader. When a dog comes into your household, it is very important to establish proper human-and-dog communication where you and every member of your family have proper leading ...