Mismothering in Female Dogs Maternal behavioral problems are classified as either excessive maternal behavior in the absence of newborn pups or the lack of maternal behavior when dealing with the mother’s own young. (Other types of maternal behavior problem also exist, but they are still poorly defined.) Though no genetic component has yet been attributed …
Behavior
Possessive and Territorial Aggression in Dogs
Are you wondering why some dogs are dangerous to other dogs, and even to humans, while they are eating, drinking, or taking after their puppies or even human babies. In fact, dogs can be aggressive in guarding everything they consider their possessions, such as food, bowls, items they steal or find, and toys, their puppies, …
Destructive Behavior
Pediatric Behavior Problems in Dogs Undesirable behavior exhibited by dogs between puppyhood and adolescence, such as destructive chewing, jumping on people, and play biting, is medically referred to as pediatric behavior problems. Though these behaviors may be perceived as a “normal” trait of a puppy, it is often not acceptable behavior for a pet. It …