by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior, General
Diagnosing Canine Aggression Aggression in dogs is usually serious. An aggressive dog can be a danger to you, to other people, to other animals, and to himself. With dedicated application of proper behavior modification techniques, aggression can, in some mild cases,...
by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior, General
Don’t Leave Dog Unsupervised Just as you would not leave a two-year old child alone in your house, you should not leave your dog unsupervised until he is completely trained. A dog left alone will make choices. Choices like, “Where should I urinate?” and “Should...
by Michigan Humane Society | Feb 20, 2019 | Behavior
Why Does My Dog Chew My Stuff? Dog chewing isn’t out of anger or spite. They chew because they are dogs and dogs have a natural, instinctual desire to chew. It helps alleviate discomfort in teething puppies and relieves stress and boredom in dogs of all ages....
by Michigan Humane Society | Jan 23, 2019 | Behavior
Do you share your life with a jumper? Do you find yourself late to the office due to snagged skirts or paw-printed muddy pants? Do friends shy away from visiting for fear of being knocked over? Read more about how to teach your dog to stop jumping. Why do dogs jump? A...
