In this month's podcast, Aidan Bindoff discusses dogs' aggressive behavior. Aidan asks, "Are aggressive dogs born aggressive, or is the aggression a result of the dog's upbringing and training?" Listen to the podcast (available at the bottom of the page) to learn more about aggression as an operant behavior, and how to deal with the issue in training. Read the original article here.
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Help Dogs and Kids Be Comfortable Together: Dog Bite Prevention Week May 20-26, 2012
By Joan Orr on 05/01/2012Friends for life
What could be more delightful than to witness the bond of friendship blossom between a child and a dog? Some dogs naturally love kids.
How to Cure a Cat-Chasing Dog
By Karen Pryor on 01/01/2012When I brought Mimi the Burmese home at the age of 12 weeks I was quite worried about my older dog. I felt sure that my young poodle, Misha, and the new kitten would rapidly become friends and playmates (which they did). However Twitchett, a 9-year-old border terrier, represented a serious threat. In fact, one senior animal behaviorist had e-mailed me advising that I rethink my plan of getting a kitten.
How to Prevent Resource Guarding in a Multiple-dog Household
By Hannah Branigan on 10/01/2011Resource guarding among dogs is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs are pre-programmed not to want to share valued resources with others. For pet dogs, resources may include food, toys, or even the owner's attention. In most households, resource guarding is limited to simple communication, but sometimes the behavior can escalate in frequency or intensity and injuries can occur. If you are ever concerned about aggressive behavior in your dog, related to resource guarding or not, it is best to contact your vet or other qualified professional for help before proceeding on your own.
Podcast: Excerpt from Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Arthur
By KPCT on 01/01/2011This month’s podcast is an excerpt from Chill Out Fido! How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Arthur. Listen as Nan explains how you can use positive training to turn your wild and crazy dog into a calm, enjoyable companion.
