Dog Behaviour

Does your dog’s behaviour confuse you? Or is there a certain behaviour you wish he would stop? You’re in the right place!

Dog behaviour can be difficult to understand. To make matters worse, there’s a lot of bad information out there. This includes theories such as “dog dominance” which aren’t based on science.

That’s why we’ve created this section to help you understand your dog’s behaviour. Whether your dog randomly barks at strange noises, puts his paw on you while you’re sleeping or just has random crazy moments, understanding why a behaviour is happening is the key to solving it.

Some of the behaviours we cover in this section include:

• Barking. Why your dog barks, what he’s trying to tell you and how to stop it.
• Canine body language. How to assess your dog’s body language and understand what they are trying to communicate.
• Attention Seeking. This type of behaviour can be frustrating. Find out why it happens.
• Anxiety Behaviours. What causes dog anxiety (including around children) and the behaviours it can cause.
• Destructive Behaviors. If your dog chews, scratches or howls, it could be a sign of a variety of problems (including a lack of exercise).
• And many more!

About the Dog Behaviour Section

Dogs are a man’s best friend – but that doesn’t mean they are always easy to understand! This section is about the various types of dog behaviour you may encounter, why the behaviour happens and what to do about it. As this is a site focusing on positive reinforcement and training, we don’t advocate using physical punishment in our training or behavioural posts. 

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  Why Do Dogs Like Being Scratched Above Their Tail?
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  Why Does My Dog Stop Walking and Lay Down on Walks?
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  Why Won’t My Dog Sleep With Me? (9 Potential Reasons)
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  Why Does My Dog Scratch The Carpet? How to Stop Scratching
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  Why Does My Dog Stretch On Me? (6 Potential Reasons)
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  Why Is My Dog Licking The Floor? [6 Potential Reasons]
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  Why Do Dogs Like Shoes and Socks?
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  Why Is My Dog Kicking His Back Legs While Sleeping?
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  Why Do Dogs Cover Their Nose When They Sleep?
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  Why Does My Dog Put His Head On Me? (The Real Reason)
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  Why Does My Dog Lick the Blanket?
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  15 Reasons Why Your Dog Wakes Up in the Middle of the Night
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  Why Does My Dog Sleep Under My Bed?
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  Why Does My Dog Lay On Me? (And What It Means)
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  Why Do Dogs Roll On Their Backs?
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  Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws? 10 Causes of Excessive Licking
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  Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
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  Why Does My Dog Lick The Couch and Other Furniture?
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  My Dog Doesn’t Like Toys – What Should I Do?
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  How To Stop Dogs From Digging Holes With Positive Training
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  24 Fun Indoor Activities for Dogs (Great for Rainy Days!)
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  Dog Tail Tucked Between Legs: Meanings and What To Do About It
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  Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys? Another Dog Mystery Solved!
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  How to Stop Your Dog Barking at the Front Door
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  Why Do Dogs Howl At Night? A Dog Trainer Explains
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  Why Does My Dog Lick The Air? 6 Causes Of This Behavior
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  Why Does My Dog Pee on My Bed? Dog Trainer Explains
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  Why Does My Dog Put His Paw On Me?