- BARKING
- Attention-seeking
- Anxiety
- Boredom
- Responding to other dog
- Puppy teething
- boredom and excess energy
Most dog will do some amount of digging -its a matter of instinct certain breeds,like terriers are more prone to digging because of their hunting histories. in general most of dog dig for this REASON
- Boredom for exchange Energy
- Anxiety for fear
- Hunting instinct
- to escape
- gain access
5 BEGGING
Begging is a bad habit,but many dog owners unfortunately encourage it this can lead to digestive problems and obesity. Dogs beg because they love food - but table scraps are not treats, and food is not love! Yes, it is hard to resist that longing look, but giving in "just this once" creates a problem in the long run. In a pack setting, a subordinate would never beg from alpha dogs without reprimand. When you teach your dog that begging is permitted
6 CHASING
A dog's desire to chase moving things is simply a display of predatory instinct. Many dogs will chase other animals, people and cars. All of these can lead to dangerous and devastating outcomes! While you may not be able to stop your dog from trying to chase, you can take steps to prevent disaster.
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times (unless directly supervised indoors)
- Train your dog to
- Have a dog whistle or noisemaker on hand to get your dog's attention.
- Stay aware and watch for potential triggers, like joggers
7 BITING
Dogs bite for reasons that can be traced back to instinct and pack mentality. Puppies bite and nip on other dogs and people as a means for exploring their environment and learning their place in the pack. Owners must show their puppies that mouthing and biting are not acceptable Beyond puppy behavior, the motivation to bite or snap typically comes from the following:
- Fear or Defensiveness
- Dominance Assertion
- Pain or Sickness
- Predatory Instinct
- Protection of Property
