Top 6 Dog Behavior Problems and Solutions

By Rita Chatterjee

Are you tired of your dog behavior problems?

Do you get angry and frustrated because of bad dog behavior problem of your dog and end up hitting your dog?

You are not alone. I did an survey and found 87% of people are not aware of common dog problems and reasons behind it.

Here you will learn 6 common dog behavior problems. You will also get tips on how you can fix all those problems using dog training, equipments, harness, collar and lead etc.

1 Chewing

Four most common reasons for chewing are puppy teething, anxiety, curiosity and loneliness. You should a give a toy to chew and keep personal items away from your dog. If you ever catch a dog chewing the wrong thing, stop him with a loud "no".

2. Digging

Dogs dig because of hunting instinct, nesting, hiding possessions or to gain access of something. You should try to determine the cause of the digging, then work to eliminate that source. Best recommendations to stop digging are extra training and identify a certain area for your dog to dig.

3. Separation Anxiety

Symptoms of separation anxieties are vocalization, chewing, inappropriate urination and defecation. Normally it starts within first 15-45 minutes after owner leaves. You need to provide separate dedicated training for your dog behavior modification. You should consult your vet before taking action to treat acute this type of behavior problem.

4. Chasing

Normally dog chase any moving things because of its hunting instinct and this is dangerous for your dog. You should train your dog to sit, stay and come on your command. If your dog has this tendency, you should use leash and harness always to avoid any mishap.

5. Biting

Dog biting is a bad dog behavior problem. Dog bites because of fear, hunting instinct, to protect property, sickness or for dominance assertion. You need to control this type of aggressive behavior by proper training and socialization. You should use muzzle or other tools while you take your pet to public place.

6. Barking

Most dogs bark, howl and whine to some degree and it is canine natural instinct. Dogs normally bark to warn you or want to draw your attention to play with you or from fear.

Training your dog not to bark requires special training and you can get quick result by using proper dog collars. I am a dog lover and professional dog trainer. I documented my experience in training a dog of different breeds like Newfoundlands, German Shepherd, Border Collies, pugs etc in my blog edogtrainingtips.com. You can also read other dog training articles on how to train your dog at my blog.