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1）Why my dog poo / pee anywhere?There are different reasons why your dog poo / pee in a non-designated place. Inconsistent potty training, illnesses, separation anxiety, depression or change in diet etc. Dog owners need to be patient to get through this with their dogs. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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2）Why my dog eats his own poo?It is annoying and upset when you find your dog eating his poo. There are a variety of reasons behind this behavior, being sick, worrying about something, feeling scared of being punished or boredom are the common causes. Dog owners should closely observe the poo eating habit and find solutions accordingly. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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3）Why my dog pulls on the leash?Want to have a enjoyable walk with the dog, but he keeps on pulling the leash. Why? Your dog is excited and wants to go! He wants to smell all the smells, hear all the sounds, see all the sights, and explore the neighbourhood. Pulling gets them where they want to go, and it gets them there at their own pace. Dogs repeat actions that are rewarding to them. Your dog is pulling on the leash not because he’s dominant, nor is he trying to achieve dominance. He just wants to explore. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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4）Why my dog barks when the doorbell rings?Dogs barking at the doorbell might not indicate a sign of fear but some dogs learn that the sound of a doorbell means someone is arriving and may be excited to greet whoever’s at the door. They could be doing it out of excitement. In addition, by barking, your dog is calling you to action to answer the door, as they know that’s the quickest and most effective way to get your attention. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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5）Why my dog guard his food / toys?Guarding food / toys is normal behavior of dogs. It fears that the approaching person is going to take the food away, so taking items away from your dog and/or telling them off for guarding things is likely to make his behavior worse. With owner / carers’s scolding potentially added to his anxiety, it feels the need to protect those valuable things even more! No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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6）Why my dog is being aggressive?There are several potential causes of aggression in dogs, such as, illnesses & injuries (e.g. brain disease, pain), fear, possessiveness or frustration. An aggressive dog may bark, growl, lunge, show its teeth or bite. It is important to identify the cause so you can help your dog with its aggression. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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7）Why my dog destroys my house?It is normal for dogs to chew on things, dig, and be protective over their territory. However, we need to pay attention to when they destroy things we don’t want them to, for example, damaging furniture / plants / doors / household stuffs. It could be that your dog is not getting enough exercise, feeling bored, stressed or anxious. Take your dog for a long walk, place a dog toy basket at home, make the home dog-proof are some good ways to minimize your dog's destructiveness. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
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8）Why my dog is unfriendly with other dogs?Dogs are like people. Some people are very social as are some dogs. Some people prefer to be alone or have a limited number of friends they prefer to interact with. Some dogs have similar characters. However, your dog may be unfriendly as a result of aggressive behavior, shyness or not feeling well/ in pain. No worries, we are here to help. Just contact us anytime.
Dog Instincts, Needs
and Behaviours
Dogs use their bodies, faces and the noises they make to communicate. They don’t do it in the same way as people, which can lead to misunderstanding and confusion.
Many behaviour problems are just normal dog behaviours such as chewing, barking and growling etc. Though we often think we are being clear by directing and vocalising to our pet's, we are actually not communicating in a way that our dog can understand.
If you want a closed and healthy relationship with your dog, it is important you understand how they communicate so you can be more effective at teaching them. Don’t expect puppies (or even adult dogs) to understand and read your mind automatically. Participating in training classes and working with dog trainers from an early age can be very helpful.
What is Positive
Behaviour Training
Positive behaviour training is the most effective way to train your dog and address any unwanted behaviours. This type of training does not involve aversive techniques or any physical punishment. They receive something they find rewarding to encourage a certain behaviour to be repeated. Food, toys and attention can be used as a reward. Any ‘unwanted’ behaviours are generally ignored. In this way, the dog is not rewarded for any misbehaviour. If dogs are not rewarded (i.e. receives no attention or treats) for a certain behaviour, they tend to stop doing it. Positive behaviour training is enjoyable for the dogs and enhance the bonding between the dogs and their owners
