How to greet Your dog

20/01/2010 12:27

This is an interesting area to look at and address, as I am frequently asked this. In my work as a dog behaviourist, I see simple over exuberance right through to a standard poodle that I remember leapt on my back with all four feet (at the same time!) as if in a circus show as I walked along the hallway into the lounge… I very nearly fell forward on my face!

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Ignoring your dog and knowing when

20/01/2010 12:26

I cannot emphasise enough that the behaviour you mark with attention (even negative attention can mark it) will reinforce the behaviour and you're likely to see more of it. Simple.

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Nervous aggressive behaviour

20/01/2010 12:23

This is usually the result of a dog that has had insufficient socialisation in its formative months and years, and/or a negative event with another dog. This can happen on a number of occasions, leading to an even more fearful dog as time progresses. Some dogs seem to have a demeanour that attract other dogs, and for some of those dogs to attack it.

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Lead pulling

20/01/2010 12:19

Your dog will have a strong association with the lead going on, going through the doorways and exiting the home, as these are all early signals of the walk itself. Once outside, your dog will be exposed to a mass of sensory input so you can imagine the effect this will have on your dog. It's your job to guide the dog's uncontrolled excitement into more manageable and calm behaviour.

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Dog aggression

20/01/2010 12:15

As a full time dog behaviour specialist, my role is to help owners whose dogs are showing undesirable behaviour. In my work dog aggression is relatively common, falling into three broad categories: dog to dog aggression, aggressive behaviour towards people, and finally aggressive behaviour focused upon guarding food, territory or toys, etc.

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