Learn what causes common kitty behavior problems, including chronic licking, aggression, urinary issues, and more, as well as how to solve them.
Cats and dogs can either take turns being the initiator of play or both participate in the same activity. For example, one may chase the other around the house or initiate a game of fetch. Whatever it is they decide to do, there should be no physical aggression toward one another or any...
A good groomer should never force the dog to tolerate handling for longer than they can handle when it's not a necessary procedure. A good groomer will stop a groom when a dog is exhibiting fear, stress, or anxiety and call you to pick up your dog. They may also refer you to your ...
While this is a good reflex to protect them when they are babies, by the time they are adolescent they no longer have this reflex. TheTufts Universityveterinary blog explains that holding an adult cat this way does not cause cats to relax. In adult cats, scruffing causes fear and stress ...
Resource Guarding:Resource guarding is a behavioral issue that could lead a dog to be protective over food and steal it from others in the home. It is sometimes referred to as “possessive aggression”. Once you know why your dog is stealing food, you’ll have an easier time stopping them...
He may feel the need to dominate. He may be protective of us. He may be very curious. He may just be over-excited. Sometimes, what we perceive to be aggression may bethe result of hyper energy,eagerness, or natural inquisitiveness. Therefore, in dog-to-dog aggression cases, it is impo...
Well, the first thing to know is that it isn’t the same as aggression. If you have a dog engaging in aggressive behavior, they will do so on or off the leash. But if your pup is leash reactive, they will not be aggressive off-leash. Instead, they will be fine doing things like...
Sometimes, an owner's actions can unintentionally reinforce aggressive behavior. If an owner doesn't know how to handle the main source of dog aggression, the problem will persist, even if you give rewards and punishments. Cause #3: Fear and Anxiety ...
There is no fear of a mother rejecting her puppies because they smell of human touch.Taking the puppy from the whelping area, however will give her cause for concern. She may take the puppy in her mouth, and return it to the whelping box....
also known as organizational conflict, refers to misunderstandings and disagreements that occur between different members of a team. Depending on the personalities of those involved, as well as the context they find themselves in, conflict can range from (more subtle) passive aggression to full-blown...