Dog Psychology

Choosing the Right Dog

June 10, 2010

When I choose a dog for myself, I want a household pet–a dog I will have a long, fun, and relatively stress free life with. Up to this point, I have picked out for myself, 8 dogs, and every single one of them has been what I consider a perfect dog–they come when called 100% of the time. They never ever growl, snap, or bite me. Their house manners are impeccable, and they have all been remarkably easy to train. Obviously I’m doing something right.

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8 Ways To Undepress Your Dog

August 20, 2009

Any dog can get depressed, but most dogs, retain their resilient and positive natures. Even owners who have adopted several shelter dogs, probably haven’t encountered depression in their canine friends. But, when you adopt a shelter dog, depression, although rare, is something to be on the lookout for. In fact, his depression may be so severe that he is unable to relate to you much at all, and you may wonder if you made a really bad mistake when you adopted this dog. Not to worry. Here are 8 things you can do to get your dog undepressed and help him get his great enthusiastic personality back.

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Your New Shelter Dogs Is Stressed: 2 Things You Can Do To Help

December 10, 2008

Shelter Dogs are almost always seriously stressed. Being given up for adoption, dumped, or abandoned removes any sense of security they might have had in their old home. Plus, dog shelters themselves are stressful places. The top 2 things you can do to help destress your new shelter dog.

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