Friday, December 5, 2014

The Most Common Behaviors, Of Dogs, By Assisi Animal Health

By Robin Setser


When you become a new dog owner, chances are that you will start to see common patterns in your dog's behaviors. They aren't ones that necessarily indicate any discomfort or pain, though, so it's important to keep your mind at ease. More than anything else, the behaviors in question are ones which dogs go about on a typical basis, which Assisi Animal Health can attest to as well. Here are just a few of the most common behaviors for you, as a pet owner, to stay aware of.

When it comes to the most standard behaviors that dogs can take part in, barking should come as no surprise. One of the reasons for this is because barking, at least in some cases, can be done as a result of your dog seeing a small animal scurry across your lawn. To you, this may not elicit a need for such loud behavior. You have to be able to reprimand your pet, with a gentle firmness, so that you can become a much better pet owner in the long term.

Whining is yet another attribute associated with canine behavior. However, if you do not want this to be taken advantage of, you have to put in place that whining is to be done only when the situation calls for it. For example, when it is done in response to a lack of food, it goes without saying that the action taken has been effective. However, you have to focus on the idea of your dog demanding added attention; this doesn't require the action of whining.

Staring is yet another common aspect associated with a dog's overall behavior. Assisi Animal Health, as well as other authorities, can tell you about how your dog sees you as their provider, from the shelter they live in to the food they eat each day. When your dog stops to stare at you, regardless of how extensive said stare is, it goes without saying that they want something. As you become a better pet owner, you'll be able to better gauge what it is that they demand.

As you can see, there are many behaviors, associated with dogs, that are rather common. They aren't even ones we notice; more than anything else, we simply see them as run-of-the-mill, or as normal as can be expected. However, with these points in mind, hopefully you will start to see what these behaviors are all about. As a result, you may find yourself becoming a much better pet owner over the course of time.




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