Questions tagged [stimuli]
What should I do if my dog is fearful of unfamiliar textures?
Category: Socialization and Interaction
If your dog is fearful of unfamiliar textures, it is important to approach the situation with patience, understanding, and a structured plan to help them overcome their fear. Fear of textures can manifest in various ways, such as reluctance to walk on certain surfaces, anxiety around new objects, or...
How can you identify a mixed-breed dog's prey drive?
Category: Mixed Breeds
Identifying a mixed-breed dog's prey drive involves observing their behavior, understanding their genetic background, and testing their reactions to stimuli that mimic prey. Prey drive is an instinctual behavior rooted in a dog's ancestry, where hunting and chasing were essential for survival. While...
Best ways to manage fear in dogs with fear-based aggression toward specific tastes?
Category: Problem Solving
Managing fear-based aggression in dogs, particularly when it is triggered by specific stimuli, requires a thoughtful and systematic approach. Fear-based aggression is a defensive response rooted in anxiety or fear, and addressing it effectively involves understanding the underlying causes, implement...
What are the best ways to stop alarm barking?
Category: Behavioral Issues
Alarm barking, also known as alert barking, is a common behavior in dogs where they bark in response to perceived threats or unusual stimuli, such as strangers approaching the house, loud noises, or unfamiliar animals. While this behavior is natural and rooted in a dog's instinct to protect their te...
What are the signs of predatory aggression in dogs?
Category: Behavioral Issues
Predatory aggression in dogs is a natural behavior rooted in their ancestry as hunters and scavengers. Unlike other forms of aggression, such as fear-based or territorial aggression, predatory aggression is driven by instinct and is often triggered by movement, sound, or the presence of prey-like st...