Dog Behavior Problems

Share your dog's behavior problems such as aggression, barking, biting, chewing, digging, growling, howling, jumping, separation anxiety and whining with others. Many members have been through what you are experiencing... so you can learn from them.

Dog plays keep-away

Our 4 month old lab will sit, down, and stay. She doesn't run off when she's off the leash, but she...

by MikeMay 22, 2008

1 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
May 23, 2008

Fear of wind, rain, and fireworks

Hi I am new in this forum and have not found any posts that relates to the problem of my dog. I...

by stigbenningMay 5, 2008

4 replies last post by stigbenning
May 22, 2008

bossy!

we have a 7 month old golden that is doing really well overall with training. However, when we take...

by araderMay 14, 2008

3 replies last post by taniajennifer
May 21, 2008

Jekyl & Hyde Rescue Dog, part 2

Hi, I had posted previously about a stray that I have taken in & need help in understanding why...

by gjrupertMay 15, 2008

6 replies last post by gjrupert
May 20, 2008

Dog Park Behavior

I have 2 adult GSD's and 3 GSD/Dane puppies (nearly a year old). They are all very nice dogs and...

by dee08May 14, 2008

2 replies last post by dee08
May 20, 2008

ringcratf class

Pleeease help, Zak is a 12 stone 18 mth old great dane that I show, hes doing very well in the...

by lyn-treasureMay 18, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 20, 2008

behavior problems

I have rescued a female pit bull that i am having aggression issues with. The family consist of 2...

by rocketMay 15, 2008

2 replies last post by rocket
May 19, 2008

ReCall Traning

I have a 3 year old Jack Russell, whom is very curious about every thing and every one...

by jbecke91Apr 25, 2008

3 replies last post by lyn-treasure
May 19, 2008

Disobedian Puppy

I have a disobediant 5mos old malamute puppy. On lead she is obediant, off lead she dose as she...

by JERRY-WHITEMay 16, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
May 17, 2008

Aggressive dog

I have a problem with a dog that has suddenly turned aggressive towards srangers There is a new...

by pat-judgeMay 16, 2008

2 replies last post by Kate
May 17, 2008

We can't heel

He sits, he downs, he can do a moving down, he can sit stay (2 min), he can down stay (2 min), he...

by hurricane-jettMay 14, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 17, 2008

"whiskey" the Lab 11 Months wants to kill all strange dogs

My Lab puppy, 11 Months suddenly shows crazy aggression towards other dogs while on a leash. I...

by ShyrelMay 13, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 17, 2008

chasing cars

6 month old border collie, chases cars, bikes and joggers and now running up to people. He is...

by maymi1May 15, 2008

1 replies last post by Tarnador
May 16, 2008

my dog wants a chicken dinner

Hi, can any one tell me how to stop my 14 month rescue Lab/Newfoundland x from chasing my hens? I...

by trollMay 13, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 15, 2008

Aggressive play

My 5 month old lab puppy is great with other dogs...until they start to play with him, then he...

by Leigh-PMay 5, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 15, 2008

Won't walk on leash

I have a 5 month old lab who will not walk on a leash. He will sit down, lay down, or always want...

by Leigh-PMay 5, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 15, 2008

What is aggressive and just puppy

I have a 12 week old Shih-Poo. She does well monday through friday when she is the only dog around...

by PhillipElliottMay 5, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 15, 2008

GSD Nipping

Wednesday was a new low in the adventure of going for a quick "take care of business" walk. We went...

by hurricane-jettMay 2, 2008

3 replies last post by Liz-amp-Koa
May 14, 2008

Food-Kennel question

Since it doesn't work in our schedule to feed ourselves before feeding our dog (beagle/shepherd...

by ArleneMay 12, 2008

3 replies last post by taniajennifer
May 13, 2008

Jumping, Nipping & Biting

Hi, I am new to this site and new to owning a puppy, he is an 8 month old Chow mix. We got him at...

by MixBlessingMay 5, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
May 6, 2008

german shepherd bitting and jumping

hello i have a one year old german shepherd and everytime i go to his kennel to feed him or clean...

by ricanj17Apr 28, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
May 5, 2008

Puppy keeps laying down!!!

I have a 10 week old Australian Shepard, Beau, he is cute, cuddly and everything that a puppy...

by katkins1985Apr 28, 2008

2 replies last post by Todd
May 4, 2008

husky puppy bites mostly only owner

We have an 8 month old husky puppy named Apache. He was purchased from a pet store when he was...

by SherrieApr 28, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 2, 2008

German Shepherd Fear Aggression - HELP!!

I[B][I][U][COLOR="Blue"] posted this message a couple of days ago and no responded! Please...

by Claudia65Apr 24, 2008

7 replies last post by Claudia65
May 2, 2008

Nipping & chewing

Hi, I have just got back into the world of puppy ownership after the loss of my 16yr old labs...

by cujoblacklabApr 24, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
May 1, 2008

dog bites evryone in the family except me

I have a very agressive 16 month old dog. We've all noticed before that whenever I was at home...

by pinkypawsApr 28, 2008

1 replies last post by ssyates
Apr 30, 2008

HELP! One dog hates the other!

I need some good advice! I have a 6 year old shar-pei "Winston" that I adopted last year. He gets...

by SilkeApr 11, 2008

2 replies last post by Silke
Apr 29, 2008

Olde English Bulldogge

We have a 13 week olde english bulldogge. We also have a female cat, male cat, and a 3 pound dog...

by Rita-ThompsonApr 25, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 28, 2008

Licking Privates

Ok I have a puppy he's about 10 weeks old and he keeps licking his privates. I know dogs do this...

by vmtx1986Apr 24, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 28, 2008

My dog pees his own bed

I have a very nice 17 week old pup and he is already toilet trained. He is an inside dog and well...

by DarrenApr 24, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 28, 2008

new to the game

Hi all, I am only new to the dog training game, i have had a few dogs in the past but have...

by khumoApr 23, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 28, 2008

14 mth old doberman

Whenever i leave my doberman on her own whether it be for 2 mins or an hour she picks dirty socks...

by LyndsayMar 28, 2008

2 replies last post by Lyndsay
Apr 26, 2008

Aggressive poodle

My daughter has a 1-1/2 y.o. toy poodle who has recently started being very aggressive, even...

by MickeyApr 14, 2008

5 replies last post by Steph-ampWyatt
Apr 26, 2008

New puppy, old dog bad behaviour

Hi, I have a 5 year old male staffie/ collie Xwho had good obedience, showed little aggression to...

by jaasApr 16, 2008

2 replies last post by jaas
Apr 23, 2008

food stealing rotty

we have a six month old rotty that is growing up fast (really fast) and he always acts like he is...

by Kevin-amp-DianeApr 22, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
Apr 23, 2008

1 1/2 yr old German Shepard

Just adopted a PB GS. He has not had any training as such. I have been working with him on sit...

by LappysalphaApr 19, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 23, 2008

rottis biting

Hi, I have 2 Rottis that are brothers they are 9 mos old. One gets very aggressive when he is...

by patriciawApr 17, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 23, 2008

Barker

Hello: I have a one year old Maltese (male) who is very friendly, loveable, but he constantly...

by dorisengApr 17, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 23, 2008

Westie with issues II

Based on information I've read on the forum and in the training materials, we tried the 48 hour...

by tersampsonApr 16, 2008

3 replies last post by Todd
Apr 23, 2008

Dog attacks any animal that moves

I adopted a rescue dog 6 mos ago. Lilly terrorizes my 3 cats and has attacked two dogs at agility...

by LillyApr 11, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 22, 2008

lockie and georgia

georgia is 2 yr old female staffy and lockie is 7months old male staffy they have adapted so well...

by ferrarApr 10, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 22, 2008

Agressive Play

I have a 4mos old malamute puppy that likes to play what I would call agressively. She has run of a...

by JERRY-WHITEApr 21, 2008

1 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Apr 22, 2008

Sisters now fighting

I have had 2 pit bulls for 3 years. Honey is the oldest (3) and Reba is 10 months younger. They...

by ChipperApr 7, 2008

4 replies last post by Chipper
Apr 21, 2008

1 1/2 yearold aussie now showing signs of fear aggression

I have a 1 1/2 yearold Austrailian shepherd. She is not the show dog style so she is small and...

by faithfuldogApr 5, 2008

2 replies last post by faithfuldog
Apr 17, 2008

Jacko

Hello! Need help on what to do. I got male 15 months Golden Retriever. My problem is that when I...

by DandyApr 10, 2008

1 replies last post by Chipper
Apr 16, 2008

Dandy the owner

Hi kate. Thanks for the reply. I'm Dandy the owner. The golden Retriever name is Jacko. He usually...

by DandyApr 14, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 16, 2008

Innu

My other dog is a female 1 year old Rottweiller and my problem is that everytime he sees my...

by DandyApr 10, 2008

2 replies last post by Todd
Apr 16, 2008

New Member Needs Advice

Hello-I have a 9 year old Lab/Boder Collie mix, named Chili, who is the most lovable, gentle animal...

by chilidogApr 8, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Apr 16, 2008

Please help my Cat

I am the very proud owner of a 15 week old British bulldog. He is an absolute joy. I have had...

by DarrenApr 2, 2008

3 replies last post by taniajennifer
Apr 16, 2008

Dandy Need Help!

Hello! Need help on what to do. I got male 15 months Golden Retriever. My problem is that when I...

by DandyApr 13, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
Apr 14, 2008