Prevention and Recognition
Knowing about dog behavior can help you prevent and manage problems. It is easiest to solve problems when you get started right away.
We may find behaviors like barking, mounting, mouthing, begging, or jumping annoying. But these are normal dog behaviors. Teach dogs desired skills and provide acceptable outlets for normal behaviors.
There is a difference between unwanted, normal behaviors and abnormal behaviors. Abnormal behaviors include separation anxiety, fears, and aggression toward people or dogs. Extreme fears and repetitive behaviors are a sign of impaired welfare.
Abnormal behavior can indicate pain, boredom, or other suffering. The dog’s breed, age, health, sex, and their environment can impact behavior too.
Unwanted and abnormal behaviors can lead to owners to give up or euthanize their dogs. They can also lead to poor welfare. This is why early recognition and intervention is so important!
Bare bones – If you only have a few minutes for the basics
Kibble – If you want to take a deep dive into the science
Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Breed Differences in Canine Anxiety in 13,700 Finnish Pet Dogs
Inadequate Socialization, Inactivity, and Urban Living Environment Are Associated With Social Fearfulness in Pet Dogs
Early Life Experiences and Exercise Associate With Canine Anxieties
Human Directed Aggression in Domestic Dogs (Canis Familiaris): Occurrence in Different Contexts and Risk Factors
Aetiology of Separation-Related Behavior in Domestic Dogs
Dominance in Domestic Dogs – Useful Construct or Bad Habit?
The Epidemiology of Behavioural Problems in Dogs and Cats: A Survey of Veterinary Practitioners
Additional Resources to Support Dogs in Other Environments
SHELTER & RESCUE
Dogs living in shelter or rescue kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, including those caring for dogs in home-based foster systems or rescue networks, are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
PET FAMILIES
Dogs living in homes as family pets face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers, support the human-animal bond, keep pets in their homes, and improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
Research & Teaching
Dogs living in research or teaching kennels face challenges specific to their living environments. Practical applications for their management and care may also differ. Additional resources for their caretakers are provided to support efforts to improve, maintain, and protect their welfare.
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