Problem Solving

Problem Behavior in DogsDealing with behavioral problems can become very frustrating. Nothing is more annoying than a dog that drives your guests crazy by jumping and covering their pants with slobber.  Not to mention how much money you can spend replacing destruction caused by bad behavior (new sofas, dry wall, and carpet).

All of our dog obedience programs include working through each issue that your dog may have problems controlling. All behavioral problems are correctable, and we can show you how.

Don’t live with this behavior any longer!  Let us help you teach your dog better behavior and become the lovable pet you miss.

Behavioral ProblemsPotential CausesProven Solutions
DiggingBoredom, instincts, habitMental stimulation, appropriate exercises, habit breaking
JumpingTaught to jump inadvertently, excitedRe - teach appropriately, teach control
HousebreakingNot taught properly, medicalTeach appropriately, diagnose and treat
BarkingBoredom, instincts, excitementMental stimulation, teach control, teach appropriate time to bark
Play bitingNever taught bite inhibition, taken away too early from motherTeach approriately, teach confidence
MarkingDominance, territorial, habit, hormonesProper leadership, correction at the appropriate split second, habit breaking
Excited and nervous piddleOver excitement, lack of confidenceControl and or confidence
Eating bowel movementsHabit, mineral deficiency, better nutritionHabit breaking, diagnosis, proper nutrition
Door boltingLack of control, leadership, no boundariesControl, teach appropriate time to exit
Trash divingBoredom, hunger, no boundariesMental stimulation, proper nutrition, teach control and boundaries
MountingDominance, excitement, possessivenessLeadership, control
Excessive lickingBoredom, habit, medical issueMental stimulation, habit breaking, diagnose and treat