PROBLEM BEHAVIORS

Private consultations are available when problem behaviors arise - as they so often do!  Behavioral problems often cause an owner to feel they must give up their pet.  Problems can range from submissive urination to dangerous aggression, from destructiveness to disobedience, from too active and playful to ignoring you completely.

Identifying exactly what is the cause of the problem is sometimes half the battle.  For instance, destructiveness is usually caused by boredom.

One of the first things you must do is to have your pet checked out by your vet.  Be frank with your vet about the behavior problems because they can stem from pain, a breed tendency, or even hormone levels that are off.  Give your pet the benefit of the doubt that the problem is from a physical cause.  For instance, many urinary infections have caused housebreaking problems, especially if the dog was housebroken before.

Below is only a small list of problem behaviors:

• Barking & Whining ~ Aggression towards cats, dogs, people and children ~ Dominance Related Aggression ~ Separation Anxiety ~ Getting into the garbage ~ Difficulties in housebreaking ~ Submissive Urination ~ Chewing items within your home ~ Shy or submissive behavior ~ Food/Toy Guarding ~ Begging for food ~ Digging ~ Territorial Marking ~ Door Dashing ~ Fence Jumping ~ Car Chasing ~ Jumping Up

Again, Obedience Dynamics recommends a full veterinarian exam prior to training to rule out any possible health issues that may be causing any problem behavior.

Please call Obedience Dynamics to discuss your concerns.