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.

Snapping Beagle

My main concern with my beagle is when he grabs something and becomes possessive over it (a chicken...

by KariSep 6, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Sep 14, 2007

Aggressive playing

Hi, I just posted this in the regular forum, then saw a message from Alpha Dog re one consultation...

by AngelaSep 7, 2007

2 replies last post by Angela
Sep 13, 2007

Please help

I have a 3-yr. old Great Dane, since he was 8 weeks old. He is exceptional in every way, gentle...

by Carmar75Sep 6, 2007

2 replies last post by Carmar75
Sep 12, 2007

Bulldog sniffing obsessively

Hi there,I have a year and a half old english bulldog who has developed a curious habit of...

by KyleSep 7, 2007

1 replies last post by Emma
Sep 12, 2007

Jumps the fence to follow me

We have a new dog that was a stray. Chocolate lab, one year old, unneutered male. Will be...

by maxboudrouxSep 3, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Sep 6, 2007

Ganging up on other dogs

I'm looking for ANY advice on dogs that gang up on other dogs. I have a 5 year old rottie mix and a...

by BlarsonSep 1, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Sep 6, 2007

Shih tzu nipping & one bite, ouch!

We purchased a 1 year old shih tzu 2 weeks ago. She has been a wonderful addition to our family...

by shihtzumomAug 27, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Sep 6, 2007

Help! Our dog seems jealous!

Please can anyone advise... we have a 2 yr old female westie who has been with us for the last 14...

by Kanga1969Aug 27, 2007

4 replies last post by Kanga1969
Aug 28, 2007

Don't understand her sudden change in play

Ivy, a 4 year old Rat terrier, I've had since 8 weeks of age. She loves to play fetch and will...

by 3tomarasAug 26, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 28, 2007

Rescue Dog and Fear Aggression

I have posted this on another thread but I need help.I adopted a 9 yr old male Shih Tzu last...

by drevillaAug 25, 2007

2 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 26, 2007

German Shepherd rescued

We have rescued a beautiful German Shepherd about 7 months old. She has been abused, and is very...

by KarlaAug 19, 2007

1 replies last post by Alpha-Dog
Aug 23, 2007

New husband - new rules

We have two Jack russel terriers about 8 and 10 years old. The oldest, who I adopted a couple of...

by Tanya-FeatherstoneAug 21, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 22, 2007

Beagle Barking

My 4 year old beagle is my life...and is terrrific with me and even when I am not home, but when I...

by twightmanAug 18, 2007

1 replies last post by Alpha-Dog
Aug 20, 2007

sophie

Sophie is a german shephard cross that I just adopted from the SPCA a week or so back. She was fine...

by goatkommando666Aug 16, 2007

1 replies last post by jyosko
Aug 19, 2007

Licking problem

I have a 13 month old Jack Russel (neutered) who has aggression problems (which is why I bought the...

by lisa50srickyAug 17, 2007

3 replies last post by lisa50sricky
Aug 18, 2007

sasha

MY dog is very attached to me but likes some dogs and loves to run and play with them. When I am...

by maureen-zeiglerAug 15, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 15, 2007

the opposite of pulling

Our pup drives us bonkers every time we try to take him for a walk: He gets distracted by each and...

by paulandabbyAug 14, 2007

2 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 15, 2007

Biting

I have a 1 1/2 year old male dachsund Kipper who has bitten twice. I have had Kipper since he was 8...

by mericoAug 13, 2007

1 replies last post by kaynine
Aug 15, 2007

Possible Fear or Territory Aggression Problems

Three weeks ago I adopted a 1 1/2 year old female Yorkie from the orginal family where they had 3...

by chiefsoneAug 10, 2007

1 replies last post by Alpha-Dog
Aug 15, 2007

What to do?

We had two dogs, Lindsey Who was 10 years 1 month (Had to have put to sleep) & Bodega 4 years...

by ShelAug 10, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 15, 2007

Destroyer

Hello I have a german shepherd of 8 months...quite big enough. She keeps destroying all plants...

by sanjivepjAug 14, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 14, 2007

Too well housebroken?

The basics: We think our puppy is about three months old; he was rescued off the street by another...

by paulandabbyAug 13, 2007

1 replies last post by Alpha-Dog
Aug 14, 2007

jumping and nipping kids by face

I have a 14 week old american eskimo that is jumping and nipping at my 2 kids faces. I have him...

by KathieAug 10, 2007

1 replies last post by Alpha-Dog
Aug 13, 2007

Possible Fear or Territorial Aggression Problems

Three weeks ago I adopted a 1 1/2 year old female Yorkie from the orginal family where they had 3...

by chiefsoneAug 10, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 13, 2007

Golden Retriever Chewing Issue

I have a Golden Retriever, Female, who just turned a year last month. Up until recently, I have no...

by Thomas-JohnsonAug 12, 2007

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Aug 12, 2007

Phantom mothering instinct?

A curious thing happened with my 20 month old bitch recently. I bought her a small rubber squeaky...

by lmobieAug 10, 2007

2 replies last post by lmobie
Aug 10, 2007

How do I stop nipping

How do I stop my puppy from nipping at me and my guests? I don't think she actually means to hurt...

by iDogAug 10, 2007

1 replies last post by anniepup
Aug 10, 2007

Wilful, strong, 9 month puppy won't come when distracted

I have a 9 month, lab/beagle, he is very wilful. He comes to me when he wants, but if doesn't then...

by kirstenAug 9, 2007

2 replies last post by DogWalker
Aug 9, 2007

Does my dog have Separation Anxiety?

I have not had my dog all that long, and when I leave for the day to go to work I am afraid what I...

by GardenStateAug 9, 2007

1 replies last post by anniepup
Aug 9, 2007

Does my dog have Separation Anxiety?

I have not had my dog all that long, and when I leave for the day to go to work I am afraid what I...

by GardenStateAug 8, 2007

0 replies last post by GardenState
Aug 8, 2007

Jumping!

I have two dogs. They are both great dogs, and mostly pretty well behaved, but they have a bad...

by Koby71Aug 3, 2007

2 replies last post by TheDogTrainer
Aug 7, 2007

My dog's whining is driving me nuts!

My dog is great.....mostly! Only trouble is, she is a whiner. If I am eating, she sits at my feet...

by geoffodAug 7, 2007

1 replies last post by TheDogTrainer
Aug 7, 2007

Nipping Puppy

I have just gotten my first dog, a very cute Labrador puppy. She is a bundle of energy and always...

by FEFEAug 3, 2007

1 replies last post by looking4bones
Aug 7, 2007

Barking at everything

I have a 2 year old Jack Russell that barks at everything that goes past the front gate from cars...

by Nathan980Aug 3, 2007

2 replies last post by Nathan980
Aug 3, 2007