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Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior
Identifying your dog’s behavior is essential for effective training. Whether your dog is reactive, aggressive, or fearful, understanding these behavioral problem categories can enhance your approach to their training needs. Recognizing signs early allows for timely intervention and support.
How does your dog respond to new people entering your home?
How does your dog react to seeing another dog on a walk?
What does your dog do when approached by a stranger in a neutral environment (e.g., a park)?
How does your dog behave around other dogs off-leash?
How does your dog respond to handling (e.g., grooming, nail trimming, or being restrained)?
What does your dog do when startled by a loud noise or sudden movement?
How does your dog behave when eating or chewing a high-value item and someone approaches?
Scoring Your Results
Mostly #1: High Reactivity/Aggression Level
Your dog is displaying significant reactivity or aggressive tendencies. This may indicate fear, anxiety, or a lack of socialization. Professional training or behavior modification is strongly recommended.
Mostly #2: Moderate Reactivity
Your dog shows signs of reactivity in certain situations but does not escalate to severe aggression. They may benefit from targeted training to build confidence and reduce stress in specific scenarios.
Mostly #3: Low Reactivity
Your dog is generally well-mannered but might need more exposure or confidence-building to handle challenging situations more comfortably.
Mostly #4: Calm and Confident
Your dog demonstrates relaxed and appropriate behavior in most situations. Continue reinforcing good habits.