Dog Training & Behavior Tips
Understanding the Prevalence of Behavior Problems in Dogs – Insights from the Dog Aging Project
The Dog Aging Project (DAP) provides groundbreaking insights into the prevalence and scope of behavioral challenges in dogs. Analyzing data from over 43,000 dogs, this study found that nearly all dogs (99.12%) exhibit moderate-to-serious behavioral issues, ranging from aggression and anxiety to separation-related behaviors and housesoiling. The blog post emphasizes the importance of early recognition and intervention to address these issues. Behavioral problems often reflect deeper emotional, physical, or environmental concerns, requiring a “big picture” approach. Through tools like behavioral assessments, tailored training plans, and collaboration with veterinarians, owners can address their dog’s needs effectively.
Unpacking Dog Aggression Towards People: Insights from Behavior Consultations
This blog post delves into the complexities of aggression in dogs, highlighting how stress, fear, and anxiety often underlie this behavior. Drawing on recent research, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing early stress indicators like yawning, trembling, and excessive attention-seeking as precursors to aggressive responses. The blog discusses the detrimental impact of punitive measures, which can exacerbate anxiety and escalate aggression, and instead advocates for trust-based, positive reinforcement methods.
Call For More Mississippi Dogs for Research Study
Our trainer Lauren Tsao who is working towards her Master's degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare from Virginia Tech is looking for the final dogs needed for her dog activity research study.
She is looking into dog activity levels in different environments. Your dog will wear an activity measuring collar for two weeks and you will send the collar back to us afterward! Click to read more to see if your dog qualifies.