Misbehaving Dogs and Possible causes

Let's discuss about misbehaving dogs and possible causes. Part of being a dog usually involves barking, jumping, digging etc. However, does your dog do these things too much and actually cause problems? If so, it's time to change that. This article will discuss why dogs misbehave and what you can do about it.

For the most part these behaviors are normal as long as their kept under control. When your dog does them excessively you may begin to get very frustrated. So, why does your dog misbehave? It could be your dog's genetic disposition or a character of their breed. Some breeds of dogs are relaxed while other are high energy dogs. Your dog may also misbehave because he knows it will get him attention, even though it might be negative attention, it's still attention.

Another reason that dog owners often don't think about are medical disorders. Misbehaving will likely be a behavioral disorder, however your dog may jump on you when you come home because it has separation anxiety. Your dog may dig, bark, take things because it is in pain because of a disease or it may have a neurological disorder.

Before you punish your dog too much for its bad behavior you may want to take it to a veterinarian for an examination and some tests. A vet will be able to run tests and get a proper diagnosis as to why your dog is excessively misbehaving. Digging is often a sign of things such as boredom, anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD and neurologic disease. If your dog chases people and other animals it is probably trying to either play or it's a defensive behavior.

There are treatments available depending on why your dog is misbehaving. Medication or surgery may be required if it's a disease, illness, or anxiety. Making changes in living conditions can sometimes help too. This includes things like diet, routine, more exercise, etc. If your dog just has a behavioral problem you will have to modify that behavior through training. You can hire a dog trainer or do it yourself.

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your veterinarian or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment.