Sometimes, your dog may act out in strange ways. This behavior can be due to a number of reasons, such as separation anxiety or health issues.
If you’re noticing that your dog is acting up, it’s important to find out what’s going on. Once you know the root of the issue, it’s easier to start treating the problem.
Begging for food
While it may seem like an adorable way to interact with your dog, begging for food is not the best behavior. It can lead to obesity and a host of health problems.
If you’re tired of hearing those pleading whimpers, there are some simple things you can do to stop your dog from begging for food. You’ll need to work with your dog over a period of time, but with enough perseverance and consistent training, you can stop this behavior from becoming an issue in the future.
The first step is to make it a rule that your dog doesn’t get food from the table, sofa or anywhere else that you eat. This is something that needs to be enforced by everyone in the household.
Jumping on people
Jumping is a common behavior that many dogs engage in when they are excited, happy, or bored. It can be a great way to say hello, but it also can be an intimidating and potentially dangerous behavior.
It is important to understand why your dog is jumping, so you can address the root cause of this behavior. This will help you teach your dog to be more polite when greeting strangers.
There are two main approaches to stopping this behavior: ignoring the jumps and focusing on teaching your dog to sit.
Ignoring your dog completely means avoiding any physical interaction with your dog while they are jumping. This can be difficult, but it is necessary to stop the behaviour for good.
It may take a while for your dog to learn that they only get your attention when their four feet are firmly on the floor. But it will eventually happen.
Climbing on furniture
Dogs enjoy climbing on furniture because it’s a soft place to relax and is often near windows or counters where food goes. It also reminds them of home and smells like their owners.
If you’re having trouble curbing your pet’s furniture-hopping, it’s important to be consistent in training. This way, the dog will know that it’s forbidden and they won’t try to trick you into letting them climb on the furniture again.
To keep dogs from ignoring the boundaries, teach them to say “off,” and then give them a treat when they come down. Do this three to four times, repeating it until they clearly understand that staying off the furniture is a good behavior.
Dogs love to be high off the ground because it makes them feel like they’re above you and allows them to see better and take a closer look at the room. They’ll also be able to watch for danger and make sure they’re not missing something important.
Aggression
Aggression can be a serious problem for both you and your dog. It’s important to recognize and stop this behavior as soon as possible.
The best way to do this is to learn more about the triggers that cause your dog to react aggressively. Then you can avoid these situations.
Some triggers are specific people (like veterinarians and groomers) or inanimate objects (wheels on vehicles). Others may be resource-guarding, such as a couch, food bowl, or bed.
Fear-related aggression is common in dogs and occurs when they feel threatened or are anxious about something. These dogs react to situations that they believe to be dangerous or scary, like strangers approaching their home, a new pet in the home, or a person in the neighborhood.
