Dog Behavior Issues (26)
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Why Does My Dog Compulsively Lick The Air?
By Mikkel Becker, May 14, 2012Q. Why does my dog lick the air? She does it for hours. A. There are various reasons your dog may be licking the air, but the fact that she does it for long periods of time is suggestive of… Full Article ›
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Should My Dog Meet Other Dogs On-Leash or Off?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 11, 2012Q. Should dogs meet each other off-leash or on? At the dog park, the rules are to have them meet off-leash, but I think that's wrong. A. It seems counterintuitive, but it is better for dogs… Full Article ›
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Decipher What Your Dog Is Saying With His Tail
By Mikkel Becker, May 11, 2012Ever wish you knew what your dog was thinking? You can — just watch his tail! Instead of using words, your dog uses body language to communicate. While a dog's message can only be fully… Full Article ›
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Our Dog Chews on Everything — How Can We Make Him Stop?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 9, 2012Q. Our dog eats strange things all the time, everything from television remote controls to our daughter's toys. With the expense of replacement already a factor, we obviously don't want… Full Article ›
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How Can I Get My Dog to Stop Nipping at My Fingers and Toes?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 26, 2012Q. My dog loves to nip at my fingers and toes. I know she's just playing, but it can hurt, and the more I try and get her to stop the more she does it because she thinks it's a game. I've… Full Article ›
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How Can I Teach My Dog Not to Zigzag in Front of Me on Walks?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 20, 2012Q. My dog loves to go for walks, but he's constantly running back and forth in front of me. How do I get him to stop? A. Walks are often the most anticipated part of a dog’s day. An… Full Article ›
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Dog Taking Over Your Bed? Training Can Help You Both Sleep Soundly
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 18, 2012Q. I love having my dog sleep near me, but he takes up the entire bed. Is it possible to train him to stay on his own side of the bed so that I can sleep more comfortably? A. Just over half… Full Article ›
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Can I Train My Dog Not to Roam?
By Mikkel Becker, Mar 30, 2012Q. Sometimes my 7-year-old rescue dog gets out of our fence. Do you have any hints for training him not to take off? And is this even possible? A. You’re facing a difficult training… Full Article ›
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Why Should I Teach My Dog to Recall?
By Mikkel Becker, Mar 22, 2012Q. I keep hearing about "recall" for dogs. Can you explain what this means and what the advantages are of teaching my dog recall? A. A dog who has been taught to recall will, in… Full Article ›
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Ignoring Your Dog Can Teach Good Manners
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 11, 2012Let's face it: Bad behavior gets attention, even though it's not typically positive attention. But sometimes ignoring bad behavior is the best way to get it to stop. Believe it or not,… Full Article ›
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How and When to Reward a Dog for Not Begging at the Table
By Mikkel Becker, Mar 13, 2012Q: We're working on training our dog not to beg at the table, but I'm a little confused about the training process. When she does stay on her mat during meal time, how and when should we… Full Article ›
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How To Stop Your Dog From Stealing Food
By Mikkel Becker , Mar 12, 2012Have you ever experienced a moment of shock and disbelief when the sandwich you just made disappears from the counter the moment you turn your back? Then you look down just in time to see… Full Article ›
