By Sue Vickers on December 7, 2009
Poodles aren’t known as an aggressive breed, either with people or other dogs. But every dog is an individual and problems with aggression do sometimes occur. There are many reasons why dogs can become aggressive. Some dogs have a greater tendency… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged aggression, biting, dog behavior problems
By Sue Vickers on December 4, 2009
Chewing is natural behavior for dogs. Puppies learn about their enviroment by mouthing and chewing objects. Puppies need to chew when teething. Improper training is the cause of many destructive chewing problems in adult dogs. Anxiety,… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged destructive chewing, dog behavior problems
By Sue Vickers on June 23, 2009
Most of the time; owners inadvertently cause certain behaviors in their dog. Dogs repeat behaviors that are rewarded. By recognizing what your poodle sees as a reward, and removing the opportunity to be rewarded for the bad behavior, you’ll be on… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged dog behavior problems, poodle, setting rules
By Sue Vickers on June 16, 2009
Some dogs experience fear over things that are not truly dangerous and that do not put them at risk of injury. Fear is one of the hardest problems to solve and to diagnose. Dogs that are fearful have a difficult time adjusting to new situations and… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged dog behavior problems, fear, poodle behavior
By Sue Vickers on June 11, 2009
Keep in mind, separation anxiety is caused by your poodle’s stress and fear at being left alone. Punishing a dog with separation anxiety will make the problem worse! This is especially true, when it comes to a poodle. I believe that because of the… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged canine separation anxiety, dog behavior problems, poodle
By Sue Vickers on June 5, 2009
Separation Anxiety occurs in dogs of all ages and breeds and is one the most common reason for dog behavior problems. Separation Anxiety is caused by the stress and/or fear of being alone. Puppies and some dogs experience a high level of stress… Continue reading this post.
Posted in Behavior Problems | Tagged canine separation anxiety, dog behavior problems, poodle
