May 24, 2021 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, Reactivity
If you have a reactive dog – one that barks, growls, jumps, or even simply gets way too excited anytime he sees some new dog or person in his environment – you know how stressful walks can be. You’re always on the alert for things your dog may overreact to. Instead of...
Oct 21, 2020 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, OCD
Curing OCD behavior in dogs is difficult once it’s firmly established. Catching and addressing the behavior early gives the best chance of success. However, the more factors that drive the dog toward compulsive behaviors, the harder a cure will be. With many cases of...
Oct 21, 2020 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, OCD
Think your high-strung, high-energy, or anxious, insecure dog may be prone to compulsive behavior? All the evidence shows that OCD behavior in dogs can be very challenging to cure once established. So, you may be wondering if there are any steps you can take to...
Oct 20, 2020 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, OCD
OCD behavior in dogs is stressful on all involved – the dog with OCD and the family living with it. If you have a dog with OCD, or even a dog just developing OCD tendencies, first and foremost in your mind is : how do we stop this behavior? The good news is,...
Oct 20, 2020 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, OCD
Compulsive and repetitive behaviors in dogs don’t develop randomly. Although genetics can be a strong predetermining factor, it’s only one of a variety that can contribute to the development of OCD in dogs. Your dog’s temperament and personality contribute to his...
Oct 20, 2020 | BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS, OCD
Are you wondering if your high-strung pup’s odd behaviors may be a canine version of OCD? It’s not uncommon to hear dog owners joke that their dog “must be OCD”, but it’s no laughing matter for the 3% of dogs whose behaviors qualify as truly compulsive. Dogs with...
