Common Dog Behavior Issues

The Pet Spa at Soap.Club, a leading supplier of premium quality natural pet shampoo, based out of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, announced Common Dog Behavior Issues as the newest segment of their 2017 Spring Pet Awareness Campaign. The campaign began March 2nd, will run until May 1, 2017, and is designed to champion pet owner awareness in an effort to augment, enhance, and improve the lives of our most loyal companions.

Jack Widmer, manager of the Pet Spa at Soap.Club, advises that "Normal dog mannerisms are sometimes misunderstood by pet parents as problematic behavioral issues, understanding a canine’s natural instincts will quite often help prevent the mishandling of a correctable situation."

Being aware of the meaning and causes of some of the most common dog behaviors will help to build a better relationship between humans and their best friends.

Barking/Howling

Most pet owners expect dogs to bark to some degree, it is excessive barking that becomes an issue. The main reasons for canine vocalization are warning/alert, response to other dogs, excitement/playfulness, anxiety/distress, and attention seeking. Barking is a very important part of canine communication and rather than simply trying to quell a barking dog, effort should be made to determine the reasons and apply appropriate measures of correction.

Jumping-Up

Put simply, jumping-up is an attempt by a dog to assert dominance. This is regularly misread as an enthusiastic greeting or playfulness. Encouraging jumping-up by giving the dog affection, will only send the wrong message and re-enforce the behavior.

Digging

This is a purely instinctual activity for a dog, and is especially strong in terrier breeds with a history of hunting. Common reasons for exhibitions of digging from a domesticated canine include: excess energy or boredom, hiding possessions such as toys or bones, and comfort seeking such as nesting.

Digging in the yard can be frustrating for a pet owner as the result is a dirty and offensive smelling pet, and when they come inside they often transmit the dirt and odors to home surfaces. According to Widmer, "Many commercial pet products contain harsh chemicals, and frequent bathing with these commercial products dry out the skin and coat of a dog. Pet owners want to be confident that they are not causing harm to their best friends by bathing them more often." One good option is to invest in a natural dog shampoo in order to avoid the negative effects of the toxic chemicals that many commercial pet products contain. "For this reason," explains Widmer, "we developed The Pet Spa Natural Hypoallergenic Shampoo & Conditioner with a natural recipe designed to moisturize the coat and hydrate the skin." He continues, "A regular pet bathing regime is a good preventative measure to ensure an animal’s continual good health by removing foreign toxins that they can pick-up on their coat and fur, making it a logical addition to any Pet Health Management System."

There is a wide variety of dog health and behavior sites available on-line that can help dog parents provide the best possible care for their canine companions, and dog owners may consider investing in a dog behaviour guide to teach them how to better understand their best friend.

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