| commented question | Why does my dog hump people? As puppies reach sexual maturity, they start to mount other dogs in sexual contexts. After they're neutered or spayed, many male and female dogs continue to mount and even masturbate because they have learned that the behavior feels good. ... Often, during courtship, females in heat mount and hump t |
| commented question | Any suggestions on helping our smallest dog not growl and snarl at other dogs? Does your dog growl, snap, snarl, lunge or otherwise threaten passing dogs or people on walks? Perhaps the dog has had bad experiences that make this behavior understandable. Yet it's embarrassing, and raises concerns the dog will injure a person or dog. What can you do? Can this problem be cured? |
| commented question | What are your tips for dealing with leash aggressive dogs? 1.When you are lazy, avoid routes with dogs! If you aren’t going to be a good trainer, don’t allow your dog to react–and thus unravel all the work you are doing. (It’s like a smoker who picks up a cigarette again!) 2.Practice “Fido, look!” every chance you get, NOT just when faced with other dogs. |
| commented question | Why is my dog licking the floor? Dogs that repeatedly lick the floor or other surfaces are exhibiting symptoms of compulsive behavior. Anxiety may be triggering this compulsive desire to lick a certain spot on the floor repeatedly, or the behavior is triggered by an unknown cause. |