Jul
28
Among the many dog dominance behaviors, those surrounded by perhaps more myths than any others are dog mounting problems and dog humping women. No, contrary to popular opinion, these obnoxious dog instinctive behaviors have absolutely nothing to do with sex. How embarrassing, though, for those who do not know this!
“Don’t worry,” I said to a client who was bright red as he observed his male pup trying to mount mine. Visibly, the client wanted to dig a hole and hide. He was mortified! His dog aggressively continued in his attempts at dog mounting and dog humping on mine, especially going for the head. (My good-natured, large dog easily shook him off.)
“I didn’t know my dog was queer,” he said very sheepishly and apologetically. I could not contain my laughter as I reassured the man that it was not so. How common is that misconception? In the dog world, there is no such thing as a “gay dog!”
One dog mounting over another one’s head, or even unsheathing his penis, is fairly common. The mounting dog is seriously trying to seize control over all others. The unsheathing is to release his scent on the other dog, to proclaim to all the others that he won the battle over this one.
Think about this fact: If a male dog mounts a female for mating purposes, his equipment does not miss its target. He does not fail to put it in the right place. If his intentions toward another male dog were sexual, it would be done. Note that his aim, when riding up from behind the other dog, is OVER the tail and back, not under the tail. That is NOT sexual! Riding up on another dog’s back raises the first dog above him. It is a reminder that, “Hey, you’re not the boss here!”
When the dog mounts another one’s head, he is going to one of the most extreme displays of dominance in the dog world. The head is the highest part of the dog. Bringing the head down brings the dog down from his highest point. It is all about who is higher than whom.
When a dog unsheathes his penis and releases liquid, that forces the dog who is leaked on to wear the scent of the dominant one. It is a very potent scent and stays for some time, making the low rank obvious for many miles — and even to other packs within scent range.
Dogs constantly try to dominate each other. That is dog instinctive behavior, among the rituals they go through every time they meet each other. The dogs will first size each other up through eye contact. If one surrenders by lying down, then leadership is settled. If not, the wrestle for dominance truly begins.
As they wrestle for the dominant dog position, the dogs continue to mount each other until one rolls over submissively and turns his eyes away. Until the eyes have completely turned away, surrender has not happened, and the dog who is losing may try a sneak attack against the other. Look out!
We homo sapiens usually prefer the challenge of a game such as “rock-paper-scissors,” a mind game like chess or Scrabble, or a socially acceptable ball game. It is less embarrassing to the public eye.
You have sometimes seen dog fights break out as the dogs jockey for position, through wrestling or stare-down dares. Normally, however, one dog raises his head higher than the other, and the one with the lower head surrenders.
Clearly, this is an instinctive dog behavior, a ritual dogs often go through. I recommend to all who are interested to question experts and to study this dog dominance behavior for themselves. Dog humping women and dog mounting problems have nothing to do with sex, and they CAN be solved. Remember, there is no such thing as a “GAY DOG!”
By: Rena Murray About the Author:
Want to Stop Bad Dog Behaviors and Dog Instinctive Behaviors, such as Dog Dominance Behavior and Dog Food Aggression? Ask Dog Obedience Trainer - Dog Behaviorist,
Rena Murray. Rena shares extensive Dog Behavior Modification experience, blending the best of the Dog Whisper Behavior and other dog training techniques in
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Birthday Party Ideas
Jul
27
Your dog skin problem is driving you nuts! Your dog won’t stop scratching, gnawing, licking, and biting. However, stop and think for a moment. If his behavior is driving you nuts, how must your poor dog be feeling?
By identifying the reason for your dog’s itching and scratching, you are one step closer to getting relief for him. Here are the six main reasons for your dog skin problem:
Infectious - bacterial, fungal, and yeast are skin and coat pathogens. Fungi cause circular patches of hair loss that usually do not itch. Yeast infections cause greasy, and odor causing sores.
Neurogenic - no medical reason for the dog skin problem. Incessant licking characterizes this dog skin problem which is basically, a nervous habit of licking and chewing. This is often brought on by dogs that arent getting the proper exercise or attention they need and they bite, chew, and lick themselves as a nervous energy outlet.
Allergenic - an allergic reaction to numerous things; food ingredients, synthetic and natural fibers, medications and pharmaceutical products, plant material and even dust. All other causes must be ruled out before this diagnosis is used.
Environmental - itching brought on by what the dog is exposed to in his environment; swimming, digging, romping through fields. If the dog is sensitive to grasses or gets scrapes and cut, the wound often stays moist, bacteria sets in and causes an infection. This is most often referred to as a “hot spot.”
Nutritional - due to imbalanced diet without proper nutrition. This dog skin problem is often caused by the owner feeding the dog an inferior dog food. Just because a brand of dog food states, “Complete and Balanced” doesn’t mean it is a good source of nutrition for your dog. Owners will often opt for cheaper dog food and feel secure that they are feeding their dog a good diet because they fall for false advertising. Remember, false advertising is just as prevalent when it comes to pet products as it is in human products.
Parasitic - fleas, ticks, chiggers, deer flies, and gnats are the most common parasites that cause your dog’s skin problem. Repeated exposure to these parasites can cause sensitivity and eventually infection. Cheyletiella mites, often referred to as “walking dandruff” and Sarcoptic mites which are called scabies or red mange, are much more serious. These mites cause very intense itching and scratching, hair loss and inflamed skin.
Each of these six reasons for your dog’s skin problem needs to be evaluated and considered when deciding how to treat your dog’s itching and scratching. By identifying the source of your dog skin problem, he can be treated and cured. Then, all will be happy - you and your best friend.
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Foreign Exchange
Jul
17
Is your dog not eating properly lately?
If yes, then you’d want to take every little caution and find out more about this situation. Due to the degree of danger involved, this is a concern that most dog breeders will be paying extra attention to look after their dogs with care.
One of the reasons for dogs not eating properly can be due to what is known as “kennel cough,” which happens often when the pet has been in contact with other dogs in some confined environment such as kennel, alley, etc. All it takes to clear this up is to keep the dog away from others for a while, and at the same time, use some home remedies for kennel cough such as cough syrup. Very quickly the dog will start its normal appetite again.
Another reason for dogs not eating properly can be due to abscessed teeth. This is made more evident if the dog makes noises in its throat and refuses to eat. Usually, taking antibiotics for 2 weeks will help the dog overcome such suffering and normal eating should resume very quickly.
A more serious possibility is indicated when the dog has a dry cough and is trying to vomit in vain. A heart problem could be the reason behind the cough as the heart is pressing on the esophagus and thus triggering the cough. Home remedies are not sufficient in this case and a visit to the vet is highly necessary. Often times, professional intervention that gives rise to a better prognosis can save lives when it is carried out early enough.
When the dog gets an upset stomach with diarrhea and vomits, it might have irritable bowel syndrome. Boiled chicken and rice cooked in a very plain manner, or beef broth poured over dry dog foods, might do the trick given a bit of time. A special blend the vet usually recommends for dogs that won’t eat is called Prescription diet, which is Hill’s Science Diet Advanced Protection for adult dogs and served mixed with dry dog foods. This will work in most cases.
It is important to start feeding the puppy with the right diet early in life. One of the largest dog guide schools in the country instructs their dog-breeders to feed Pro Plan chicken and rice puppy chow until 4 months and then switch to adult Pro Plan chicken and rice. Quite a number of owners of trained dogs from different service dog schools are known to continue this Pro Plan, while some of them are feeding other premium commercial chows, including Iams and Eukanuba.
In conclusion, any dog owner who wish to have a healthy, long lived dog can very easily apply this regimen, leaving themselves with more time to spend on the dog. Besides, it is also relatively economical too. Therefore, when the dog is not eating properly, the signal for extra care has been ignited. Attending to situation like this will ensure that the dog will enjoy better health for life.
By: Dr. Kang-Pang Chan About the Author:
Might the fact that your dog not eating properly be due to more serious reasons such as your dog has been
poisoned? If yes, it is important that you as the dog owners know
Dog’s First Aid procedures to follow in case your pet might need it urgently.
Making Money
Jul
17
Like humans, dogs too get diabetes. When a dog has diabetes, the best way to keep it in control is by giving it diabetic dog food, which is low in sugar and carbohydrates. Apart from controlling the amount of sugar in a diabetic dog’s food, the amount of food and the frequency in which they are fed also needs to be monitored. The general recommendation is that your diabetic dog should be fed smaller meals twice or thrice a day instead of a single large meal. This is because blood sugar levels can be stabilized by smaller meals, whereas a single large meal results in a high insulin spike, and then for it to drop down in 12 hours. When blood sugar plummets too low, it results in hypoglycemia, which is a series condition.
So what diabetic dog food should you give your dog? Here are a few recommendations that will assist in controlling the diabetic condition of your dog:
Shun Foods That Have Sugar
Most dog owners have very little idea about the amounts of carbohydrates and sugar contained in commercial dog food. Carbohydrates are considered a form of sugar because they are metabolized into glucose by the body. Both soft-moist dog food and dry dog food are considered culprits. If you must feed your dog commercially manufactured dog food, it is better to give them a good quality canned food. It is important to check the ingredients, which are printed on the label.
Homemade Diabetic Dog Food
The best solution is to feed your dog homemade dog foods and raw foods. By doing this, you will be able to keep track of exactly how much carbohydrates and sugar they are getting. Putting your dog on a homemade diabetic dog food diet need not be expensive or hard work. There are plenty of websites on the Internet that have lots of advice and recipes that are nutritious and tasty.
Cut Down On The Fat
Apart from regulating blood sugar and insulin levels in the body, the pancreas also produces enzymes that break down fats. Since it is essential not to put too much stress on the pancreas of a diabetic dog, it is important to choose low-fat meats. Ground beef should not be given, and the extra fat in turkey and chicken should be removed. While some fat is required for good health, according to nutritionists, it is best to minimize the amount as much as possible.
Some Grains Are Good
While you do have to be careful about the quantity of grain you feed your dog, since animals cannot digest grains as easily as humans because their digestive track is shorter, certain grains are beneficial for diabetic dogs. Millet, oats and brown rice provide fiber and also help to control the levels of insulin. Some nutritionists also advise cornmeal, but sometimes dogs have allergic reactions to wheat and corn. But it is best to use grains sparingly, because being carbohydrates they are turned into glucose by the body.
Adding fresh vegetables and raw fruits, which are high in nutrients and vitamins, and have natural sugars (which do not have the detrimental effects on insulin levels that processed sugar does), brewer’s yeast which contains a substance known as ‘glucose tolerance factor’ which helps the body to use blood sugar more efficaciously, and Vitamin E which aids in reducing the requirement for insulin, are some of the other recommendations.
Before making any changes to your dog’s diet, it is important to consult a vet about the diabetic dog food diet your pet needs, and give those foods that your dog tolerates well. But, as a thumb rule, avoid giving baked foods that contain sugar and flour.
By: Alex Dale About the Author:
Smart Babiles
Jul
13
Dog mounting behavior is a very embarrassing thing and something I am regularly asked to combat. It is a symptom of a serious underlying dog dominance behavior problem that requires expert help for effective dog behavior modification. Do not even think about trying it yourself, because if you do not do it exactly right, there is an absolute guarantee that you will be bitten. Don’t even start it if you cannot finish it, or you will make it much worse. So, what is the true story about dog humping women, female dog mounting behavior, and related dog instinctive behaviors?
A female client of mine asked: “Is my dog suffering from a mental defect? Should she be on medication to help her? She mounts me. She humps my daughter. She also mounts visitors who walk in!”
The spectacularly beautiful Labrador, “Lady,” was a purebred, but she had received no training. I prepared myself, eager for this challenge. I set the appointment and walked in…
Instantly and before the door was even fully opened, Lady tried to mount me. I grabbed the scruff of her neck with one hand, and did a “pack hold” on her neck with the other. Lady tried to mouth me and to place a paw on my hand, trying to take control. (If you don’t respond to that with immediate correction, she is in control!) I gave her a “pack bite” each time to let her know that nothing less than total surrender would be accepted.
Lady began to yelp loudly and show her teeth. I held her firmly and reacted each time she objected. I refused to give Lady an inch. If I had not known what I was doing and held her properly, she would have torn me up! She meant business and was not going to give up without a fight.
This day Lady was to know that her days of humping women were forever over!
One and one-half hours later, I was pouring with sweat and had deodorant failure. I kid you not. They knew it and I knew it! Lady was tongue-dangling exhausted. She submitted completely. All parts of her body were flat and straight on the ground - tail, legs, everything!
I released my hold. Lady looked at me before she dared move, then stood up when I commanded. I had won unquestionable Pack Leader position.
I walked out the door and came back in. Lady sniffed me politely, then returned to a corner in the house where I directed. I did this through every door in the house and through the gate. I made her wait in front of each one before she was allowed to go out, doing this both with and without a leash.
I showed the mother and daughter how to handle Lady, and they both did it like pro’s. Lady died two years later at the ripe old age of 12, having never mounted anyone again.
Moral of the story? Female dog mounting behavior can, indeed be stopped, and yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. However, it is not easy, and you need nothing less than a dog behavior modification professional who understands dog dominance behavior and what is commonly referred to as the dog whisper technique. There is no room for error!
By: Rena Murray About the Author:
Want to Stop Bad Dog Behaviors and Dog Instinctive Behaviors, such as Dog Dominance Behavior and Dog Food Aggression? Ask Dog Obedience Trainer - Dog Behaviorist,
Rena Murray. Rena shares extensive Dog Behavior Modification experience, blending the best of the Dog Whisper Behavior and other dog training techniques in
self-help Articles, free email Newsletter - PAW PERSUASION POINTERS , and more on her
Dog Dominance Behavior web site and in her
PAW PERSUASION BLOG: http://www.pawpersuasion.com/blog/ Contact Rena at
PawPersuasion.com for the help you need!
Insurance Questions
Jul
11
Yes, even dogs can become depressed. It is not uncommon to see a dog start acting differently when certain things happen. For example if someone who cares for them goes away, you may find your dog sitting at the door at the time the person always comes home staring at the door. When the person returns the dog is likely to return to normal behavior.
Symptoms of Dog Depression
Your dog may seem mopey. S/he may be lethargic or slow moving. They may stop eating and may not drink enough water. The symptoms for dog Depression are strikingly similar to those seen in humans. Depression in dogs could be very dangerous especially if they stop eating or drinking enough water.
Causes of Dog Depression
Grief may be a trigger for pet Depression. If they have had a playmate for sometime and the other dog dies, your dog may try to act as if the other pet is there. They may be sad and mope around.
A change of environment where a dog is moved to a new home or put in a kennel may also cause your dog to feel depressed and stop eating or drinking. Returning home or getting used to the new home will likely see your dog’s Depression start to lift.
Chemical imbalances typically in the brain may be to blame as well. Like humans there are chemicals in the brain that help to control mood. Treatment can be very effective for your dog.
Weather changes have long been known to influence Depression in animals. Have you heard that animals can always tell the weather? They know its going to storm before humans do.
Treatments for Dog Depression
Medication is often used including Prozac for dogs. Your vet might recommend that your dog be given canine anti-depressant. This is often an effective treatment for dogs.
Try to increase the level of your dog’s activity. Take them to a new place for their walk.
Exercise helps torelease certain brain chemicals to make your pet feel better.
If your pet has lost a playmate you could try to expose him to other dogs. You could also try Doggy Day Care. If you are read y consider purchasing another dog. This could help give some relief to your pet’s depression
Conclusion
Dogs can experience Depression as can humans. There are medications for pets as well as other non-medical options. Your vet can help you decide which avenue of treatments for Dog depression might be appropriate for your pet.
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Baby Furniture
Jul
6
No matter where you are in the world, your dog could get tics anywhere. Tics can be picked up in long grasses, green areas, rural areas and even in your own back garden. Ticks are parasites that can pierce your dog’s skin with their killer mouths and glue themselves into the body and prevent easy removal. Tics in the UK are usually hard tics and they have a hard outer shell to protect their body.
Tics are parasites that won’t stay on your dog’s body for ever. They will usually stay on your dog’s body for three to ten days feeding on your dog. All stages of the tic life cycle happen on your dog (a host) apart from the eggs, and they feed until they fall off into a new environment onto the next stage of the tic life cycle. The life cycle of a tic can take up to three years to complete.
A tick is not just a passing irritation; it can cause many problems to your dog. The least that can happen to your dog is skin irritation as the tic is implanting itself into your dog’s body. That is the least of your dog’s problems. Tics can also carry horrible diseases that your dog is well likely to catch. In the UK, your dog could catch lyme disease- this is caused by the most common tic in the UK and in dogs it can cause a fever, arthritis and may cause skin disease and irritation. Another disease that your dog can catch in the UK is called anaplasmosis, - this is a disease that is caused by a not so common tic however, even though it is rarely diagnosed, it can still cause depression, fever, reluctance to move and general laziness.
The diseases that your dog could catch across Europe are: ehrlichiosis - a disease that is mainly caught in the Mediterranean, south France, Corsica, Greece and Italy. This can cause fever, loss of appetite and blood clot. Another disease is called bebesiosis- this disease can be caught all across Europe and can cause infection of the red blood cells in your dog’s body, weakness and high temperature.
It is important to check for ticks regularly on your dog and even more if they are travelling abroad or are travelling back from abroad. You must check every single part of your pet carefully and check especially the head, the ears, the legs and the paws. Also check for: fever, lameness, loss of appetite, onsets and offsets of pain, swelling, arthritis, depression and bad coughs in the dog. If any of these signs ring a bell contact a vet as soon as possible and get treatment or get checked out thoroughly. It is very important that you treat your dog regularly checking it out and using any specific products that will kill the tics and that your vet has given to you and wash your dog with special shampoos that will take control of the tics and may kill them. Remember, tics are tiny, you can’t see them at all but you will always know if your dog has got them if you check it regularly and give it treatment.
By: Anna Lily Kenrick About the Author:
Anna L Kenrick is an animal lover and has much experience in the field of animal health and well being. Read more from Anna on her website at
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Jul
4
Does your dog have constipation? Does it happen frequently? Dogs sometimes, constipate for a number of reasons. If your dog starts constipating, don’t panic just yet. In this article, we’ll be looking at the various home remedies you could quickly apply to cure and relieve the dog of its constipation -if you suspect it has any.
If you are unsure of what the term constipation means, here is the definition. It is defined according to Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary as the difficult or infrequent emptying of the bowels. Did you think it was only restricted to man? Now you know. Dogs too have it. The following usually cause constipation;
1. Meals the dog is fed with. Foods containing high sugar content, rice, flour, high protein are the main culprits. Foods such as cookies, Ice cream, chocolate.
2. Lack of fiber in its meals.
3. Lack of water
4. Lack of good diet and exercise.
5. Feeding from the dinner table.
6. Psychological stress and lack of proper grooming
So what cures or home remedies can do the “magic”?
1. Maintain a healthy routine in terms of proper diet and exercise. This is necessary because exercise triggers the movement of the dog’s bowel. Exercise makes it possible for the dog to move its bowel. Walking your dog twice a day -if you can afford the time- is good. But if you can’t, make sure you do it once a day.
Another option you might want to consider is employing the services of a Dog walker. For a token fee, they could help you walk your dog around the neighborhood. To do this, consult your phonebook or phone directory for a listing. On the other hand, you might want to search for them online. You can easily do this by typing the Keyword “Dog walking services + Your State” in the search bar. For example, it could be “Dog walking services in Boston”. You get the idea.
It works if you can trust other people with your dog. By the way, there is nothing to be worried about as all the dog walkers are usually confirmed to be excellent animal lovers. Therefore, your dog is safe. In the meantime, if you want to give a quick remedy, add two teaspoonfuls of bran to its meal and you are good to go.
2. Addition of half a teaspoonful of psyllium -Metamucil- to its meal twice a day.
3. Give your dog lots of water to drink, as feces needs moisture to be easily expelled.
4. In cases where you have large build-up of hard stool, two teaspoonfuls of mineral oil should be added to its meal twice a day for a week.
Use these tips and you may not even need to see the vet. But if your dog’s condition has not improved after all these treatments and you notice its inability to pass stool, decreased appetite, passing of blood no matter how small, then it’s time to check in with the Vet.
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Puppy Care and Training
Jul
3
Now that your dog has mastered all of the necessary commands to be well behaved, it’s time to have some real fun! It’s easier to teach your dog tricks once he’s learned how to respect you and you’ve earned his trust. Those necessary commands help him to do that.
Try these tricks to entertain both of you!
1. Fetch. It’s no fun to play ball with a person or an animal that won’t give the ball back. Teaching your dog how to fetch will make you both wish playtime would never end.
If your dog is a retriever, you’re ahead of the game. Your dog is hard-wired to want to fetch. But other breeds catch on quickly, too. You just have to be more patient and consistent. Train with your dog just a few minutes a day to be the most effective.
To teach your dog to fetch, you need a retrieving training tool called a dumbbell. You can buy it at the pet store. It will be a wooden or plastic tube with flanges on both ends to keep it from falling out of your dog’s mouth. Be sure to buy one that your dog can pick up easily and one that will allow him to close his mouth around the middle, not the flared edges.
You start training a dog to fetch by teaching him to open his mouth. Say “Take it” and offer him a food treat. Once he starts opening his mouth in expectation when he hears you say, “Take it,” slip the dumbbell inside his mouth. Leave the dumbbell there for a second, then praise him and give him a treat. Try this about four times, and then stop. Do this part of the training for a few days until your dog gets used to having the dumbbell in his mouth.
Now, start putting the dumbbell in your dog’s mouth and command, “Hold it.” Gently hold his mouth around the dumbbell for a few seconds. Then say, “Give,” and let him spit the dumbbell out. Be sure to praise him and give him a treat. Do this exercise for a few days until your pet will hold the dumbbell in his mouth.
Next, hold the dumbbell in front of your dog’s mouth and command, “Take it.” Pull his head toward the dumbbell if you have to. Be sure to praise and give him a treat, even if he just moves his head toward the dumbbell. Practice this until he’s used to taking the dumbbell in his mouth. All you have to do now is increase the distance slowly. Continue working on “Hold it,” and “Give.” It might be a good refresher course for “Come,” too. Before too long, your dog will put it all together!
2. Speak. This is usually a simple trick for your dog to learn if he’s vocal already. The trick is to entice him to do it on command and from distances.
First, choose a hand signal - some trainers make a twisting motion with a closed fist; others open and shut their hand using their fingers and thumb. Using your hand signal, command your dog to “speak.” When he barks, reward him and praise him. If your dog doesn’t bark automatically, continue to give the command until he gets frustrated and barks, then quickly reward him. Keep practicing and he’ll soon understand.
3. Shake hands or “Gimme five.” This is perhaps the easiest trick to teach your dog. Give your dog the “Sit” command. While you gently hold his paw with one hand, say “Gimme five” and hand him a treat with your other hand. You shouldn’t have to do this more than a few times for your dog to get the hang of it.
4. Give me a kiss. This is another easy one. Most dogs will kiss you whether you want them to or not! All you have to do is get them to do it on your terms. Command your dog, “Give me a kiss,” and then put your cheek in front of his mouth. When he licks your cheek, praise him and give him a treat.
5. Roll over. Start by giving your dog the “Down” command. Kneel beside him and gently roll him over on his side and command, “Roll over.” Keep rolling him until he’s upright again, and then give him praise and a treat.
A couple of caveats about this trick:
- Don’t keep trying it if it’s obvious your pet doesn’t like being on his back. Some dogs have stronger backs than others, and if you are successful in teaching your dog to roll over, it’s probably a trick you want to retire when he’s middle aged. Most elderly dogs have back and hip pain, and there’s no point in making your pet suffer.
- Be sure to only perform this trick on grass or carpet. Asking your dog to roll over continuously on a hard surface could hurt him.
6. Play dead. This trick produces gales from laughter from school-age boys, so if you have one of those, you might want to get him involved with training the dog on this one. A good time to practice this trick is you’re your dog has just exercised and is ready to rest. There’s a prerequisite, too - your dog must know the “Down” command.
Give your dog the “Down” command and notice what side he’s leaning on. Gently push him on over as you command, “Bang.” As he rolls over, praise him and rub his tummy. Repeat until you don’t have to use pressure to force him to roll to his side. Use the “Stay” command to stay “dead.” Add the hand signal, a pointing forefinger, as you command the “Bang.”
Most Important Is that you have fun with your dog. A happy dog will always be the dog that responds to your every command. Have a fun day with your dog!
Marilyn Burnham
Author:
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Find Your Niche
Jul
2
A dog licking himself or dog chewing self can intensify into serious dog obsessive behavior and lead to grievous health problems and great vexation, as seen in this example of a dog named Blake.
Blake’s back is raw and bleeding. His legs, rear and almost any area on his body that his mouth can reach are all bleeding. Blake is crying painfully because of what he is doing to himself. The worse it gets, the more he seems driven to do it. Constantly…
You have tried giving him extra attention, and have even rearranged your schedule to be with him more. You have scolded Blake, and have tried to plead with him or bribe him with whatever he wants if he will only stop being a dog chewing self and engaging in dog obsessive licking. But Blake’s problems only seem to be getting worse.
Now you are on your knees scrubbing the carpet daily to keep the stain of Blake’s blood from setting in. You have taken Blake to the veterinarian, and he cannot find any medical reason for Blake’s obsession. He has run several tests, but no conclusions can be found.
So, what do we do with Blake? First, recognize that Blake has three problems, all expressed in the same way. He is nervous, bored, and frustrated.
Blake could be nervous for a number of reasons. Maybe there is something going on between one of the neighborhood dogs and Blake. Perhaps Blake feels threatened. Dogs send each other messages, many of which are undetected by humans. Those negative messages can haunt a dog and lead to nervous licking and chewing. It’s the doggie version of a child’s nightmare about the Boogey Man. This is especially prevalent in situations such as a next door dog to whom Blake has constant exposure. The solution to this problem is spelled out clearly, step-by-step, in other articles but boils down to this: creating a pack between the two dogs.
As for boredom, Blake may have pent-up energy and lack of sufficient mental challenge. He may not be receiving a good, disciplined, focused walk each day, such as forty-five minutes on a heel. For some high energy dog breeds, one walk or run is not enough, and Blake simply might be one of them. He needs an outlet, so he makes one for himself. He has discovered a release in dogs constant licking and dog chewing self which brings a measure of satisfaction.
Blake’s frustration at not getting what he really needs (e.g., mental and physical challenge) is exacerbated by the frustration you cause him. You cannot fool Blake. He knows that you do not recognize what is wrong with him. All you see are the symptoms. Blake is completely aware that you do not have any idea how to help him.
Of course, the syndrome of obsessive dog chewing self may be induced by a medical problem such as mange or allergies. Always be sure the problem is not medically related, or if it is, take remedial action. Consult a veterinarian who has a balance of both traditional and holistic veterinary medicine, or do the research yourself, but find the right treatment for Blake.
Take heart. There are ways to stop dogs from chewing and to stop dogs constant licking. It all begins with correct diagnosis of the causes, as outlined above, then addressing each issue specifically. Still having dog obsessive behavior problems after great effort to solve this? Contact an expert dog behaviorist. Neither you nor Blake has to suffer.
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