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When behavior of dogs is undesirable, there are three levels of consideration: 1) Behaviors within the normal range for the species, age, and breed. In these cases, the owners need guidance on how to effectively manage the behaviors.
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You’re probably aware of your dog’s normal behaviours – barking, biting, chewing, digging, licking, jumping etc. Your dog might be an avid tail wagger or affectionate nuzzler but whatever it is, they’ll do things you notice more than others. A lot of their behaviour will be instinctive.
Some common behavior problems of dogs are identified below. Many can be treated with behavior modification programs that focus on desensitization and counterconditioning (see Behavior Modification Techniques). This is very important in the early treatment of fears, phobias, and anxieties.
Behaviors within the normal range for the age and breed of dog. Some annoying behaviors are just plain normal. For example, chewing in pups is expected while they are teething. Pet parents need to effectively redirect this temporary behavior so it does not become a persistent problem.
Your veterinarian can then identify whether the signs (barking, growling, lunging) create a pattern that meets specific diagnostic criteria such as fear aggression or protective aggression ( see Behavior Problems Associated with Aggression in Dogs).
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Symptoms of Behavioral Problems in Dogs. The behaviors that indicate a mental disorder may be fairly typical behaviors taken to an extreme, like excessive tail chasing or overeating, or they may be behaviors that are completely out of character, such as inappropriate elimination in a previously house-trained animal. Compulsive licking.
