By Kelly Marshall
There are many common symptoms exhibited by dogs that suffer from separation anxiety when left alone. It has been established that one of the most common complaints made by dog owners is that their pets become extremely disruptive and/or destructive when they are not with them.
These behaviors are most commonly noticed once a pet owner has returned and the dog has been left alone for an extended length of time. Many dogs that suffer from this condition have been house trained and know what is expected of them while in the home, but the situation becomes so stressful that they act out. Read more »
Tags: barking, Dog Anxiety, Dog Owners, leaving a pet alone, left alone, periods of howling, Pet Owner, Pets, separation anxiety
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com August 3, 2010 | 
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Almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs every year with injuries ranging from minor nips to serious attacks that can cause long-term damages. Many of these bites and attacks can easily be prevented with a bit of dog knowledge.
Keep reading for important tips on how to prevent a dog attack. Read more »
Tags: Aggression Levels, Body Language, Dog Knowledge, Dogs Are Territorial, Eye Contact, Fur, Hounds, Never Approach A Strange Animal, People Are Bitten By Dogs, Prevent A Dog Attack, Serious Attacks, Spay Neuter, Spay Or Neuter, Strange Animal, Strange Dogs, Working Dogs
Dog Behavior, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com July 18, 2009 | Comments (0)
By Dennis Fisher.
The refusal of food from anyone but you is very much more than a training exercise, it has unfortunately become a necessity if you live in an area where there is a great deal of crime.
There are more and more cases of dogs being poisoned by burglars and criminals who know your home is guarded by your dogs and throw poisoned meat to your dog. Read more »
Tags: Burglars, Criminals, dog food, Dog Training, Dogs Being Poisoned, Family Dogs, Feeding Dogs, Feeding Your Dogs, Its Own Feeding Dish, Refusal of Food, Refuse Food From Strangers, Reprimand The Dog Firmly, Train Dog, Train Your Dog To Refuse Food, Training Dog, Training Your Dog
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs, Feeding Your Dog | FitHealthyPets.com June 9, 2009 | Comments (0)
Dogs can be very intelligent and owners need to realize that in the first step of dog behavior training. That’s good news because it means that your dog’s training is not going to be too difficult if you go about it the right way. Here’s some advice for those interested in dog training and what is involved:
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Tags: Bad Dogs, Behavior Training, congratulate the dog's good behavior, Dog Advice, Dog Behavior, Dog House Training, Dog Obedience Training, Dog Show, Dog Training, Giving Praise, Good Behavior, Good Boy, Obedience Techniques, Perfection in our dog, Training Dog, Training Dogs, Training Your Dog
Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs | FitHealthyPets.com May 31, 2009 | Comments (0)
Are there so many great dog breeds out there that you just can’t decide where to begin?
If so, let’s break it down and sort through all the options. In Part 3, the final article in this three part series, we’ll continue looking at the seven groups of dogs that are acknowledged by the American Kennel Club.
We’ll learn what it is that brings various breeds together to form a group. Learning about each group will narrow down our search for the best breed(s) for us. Read more »
