Dog and Family

The dog doesn't have the same concept of the family as we humans do. For him, the family is a group, and it will seek for its position inside this hierarchical structure. It is because of this that the members of the family group must follow a same way to treat the pup and not be excessively condescending with him.

At this stage, his eagerness is greater than the fear for this new environment. One must take advantage of these circumstances to expose him to as many experiences as possible. This exposition must be given slowly and in a progressive way trying not to cause a trauma in the pup.

Don't forget that circumstances that would seem perfectly normal to you,

aren't necessary the same for a dog: The human being has reasoning; the dogs act by association.

From the point of view of the veterinary, it is comprehensible. The usual practice of maintaining your dog apart from other exemplars and from public places, fearing a possible infection, but this can affect negatively the dogs capability to wholly relate with its surroundings. To have in the future a psychologically stable dog, it is recommended that the dog be in contact with the outside since its arrival to your home. It doesn't matter if you take him in your arms or in the car; the important thing is that he goes outside. To make this feasible try to design his vaccination calendar with the possibility for him to socialize correctly. There is no substitute for early experiences.

Comparative studies made among brothers from the same liter have revealed that the puppies that where raised in environments with a lack of stimulus or that had almost no possibilities to relate themselves with various and positive environments, manifested, in relation to his brothers (with an adequate socialization) great differences in conduct, fundamentally with regard to the answers manifested before the presence of daily stimulus or before the attempt to interact with other dogs or people.

A conclusion you mustn't forget: if a determined shortage should happen during these two stages, adoption and socialization, we might find ourselves in the future with a dog full of fear problems, aggressiveness and a big etc.

Dog Behaviorist Choosing a Male or Female Dog Campbell's Test Qualifications The adoption process Dog Adoption Socializing your Dog Dog and Family The acquisition of an adult dog Adult dogs for adoption Breed classification Needs of exercise Need for affection Tolerance to children Tolerance to other dogs Dominant character Territorial character Activity Level Obedience education Dog psychology Association power Conditioning Reflex Family environment Dog's Views Dog's Education Positive conditioning Negative conditioning Training and education Training Program for your Dog Dog Fear How to Overcome Dog Fear Attenuating conditions Dog Aggressiveness Aggressiveness by depredation Aggressiveness by dominance Territorial aggressiveness Self-defense aggressiveness When your dog attacks in self defense Injuries in dog attacks Second case of Injuries in dog attacks Sensibility suppression Dog sensibility issues Territorial Factors Expression canals Complete body language Your Dog's Diet Phobia or fear to the collar or leash Collar and Leash usage Dog understanding Other Strategies Jealousy with Dogs Non traumatic introduction Correct location of the child in the family hierarchy Progressive raise of rank of the child Vehicles: excitement or fear Exercises with your Dog Dogs Fear of Cars Starting your dog with real experiences Not mixing new experiences with meals Vehicles and dogs Dog Hyperactivity Frequent Dog Owner Mistakes Excessive barking Indoor dog rules Controlling your barking dog Anxiety pattern Lack of confidence Socializing with the outside world Excessive dominance Lack of dominance in dogs At home Excessive biting To personal objects, furniture, etc Space the dog is allowed to have Aggressions to other dogs Self-defense aggressions Bossy aggressions Aggressions between two dogs from the same home Aggressions to strangers due to territory Backing out from a dog attack Aggressions to family members First time aggressions Not enough exercise in relation to age and breed Scarce contact with other dogs Punishment to a late response Emphasizing conditions and appeasing to evasive behavior Lack of control over feeding and going out schedules Lack of self-confidence Lack of attention from the owners Marking their territory Coprophagy Ingestion of its own feces Agoraphobia Dog Depression How to prevent depression Psychological pregnancy Pulling the leash excessively Corrective methodology Ingestion of strange substances Destruction of gardens Bathing struggles Practical Guide to Canine Behavior Site Map