Behavioural Issues

Common dog behaviour problems and practical ways to address them. Our articles explain barking, aggression, anxiety, chewing, digging, and how dogs communicate through calming signals.

Aggressive Dogs

Your dog's growling, snapping or refusing to drop toys could mean aggression, but establishing yourself as pack leader early on can prevent these behaviours.

Calming Signals: How Dogs Talk to Each Other

Dogs communicate through body language signals rather than barks, using subtle gestures to show peaceful intentions and reduce conflict.

Fear Biting

Most dog bites come from fear, not aggression—here's how to recognize and safely handle a scared dog.

Furniture Chewing

Help your dog stop chewing furniture by understanding why they chew and teaching them what's appropriate to bite.

Handling Hounds That Hump

Stop your dog's humping behaviour by understanding what's really driving it, from sexual reasons to anxiety and play.

How to Stop Your Dog Digging Up the Garden

Your dog digs because it's natural behaviour, but you can redirect it to a designated area or give them activities that tyre them out instead.

Quiz: Are You Making Your Dog Neurotic?

See if you're accidentally making your dog anxious by answering these four simple questions about how you handle their fears.

Separation Anxiety

Your dog may have separation anxiety if they bark excessively, destroy things, or follow you everywhere when you're home.

Taking Your Dog to Work with You

Bring your dog to work safely by knowing what puppies need, how to handle assistance dogs, and what care your pet requires during the day.

Why Do Dogs Bark?

Dogs bark to communicate, but excessive barking usually means alert, attention-seeking, boredom, excitement, anxiety, or startlement, here's how to manage it.