Dog Behavior
General Topics of Interest to Dog Owners
Experts at the Sacramento SPCA Training Center strive to keep current with the latest information on dog behavior and the dog/human relationship. Check this list of articles to give you a better understanding of your furry family member.
Did you just adopt an adult dog?
Adult dogs go through quite an adjustment process when introduced into a new home. Consult these many resources to help your new dog make the best possible start in his new life with you.
Dog-to-Dog Introductions
Housetraining Your Dog or Puppy
Inside Dog or Outside Dog?
Dog/Cat Introduction
Dog Toys and How to Use Them
Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy
Is your dog a puppy?
Puppies are adorable, but they have a lot to learn! It’s up to you to socialize them, help them learn good manners, and teach them not to leave puddles on your carpet. These resources tell you how.
Housetraining
Crate Training
Submissive and Excitement Urination
Cleaning Pet Stains and Odors
Adolescence
Is your dog an adolescent?
You thought your puppy had calmed down, but now that he’s almost grown, he’s back to chewing, jumping on you, playing rough, or not listening to you. Maybe he’s also starting to get into disagreements with other dogs. What’s happened to your sweet pup? He’s a teenager now! These resources will help you cope.
Aggressive Behavior
Is your dog showing aggressive behavior such as:
- Barking, lunging, or snarling at other dogs or at people when out on leash
- Getting into fights with other dogs, including other dogs in the household
- Growling at, snapping at, nipping, or biting people
- Chasing and possibly injuring smaller animals like cats or small dogs
- Guarding possessions like his food bowl, toys, chews, or even his place on your couch
Fearful, Shy or Anxious Dogs
In order to help you with any issue involving fearful behavior,
we must schedule you into a behavior consultation so we can
assess your dog and determine the best course of treatment for
that particular dog. Click here for information on our
consultation program and to get started in scheduling a
consultation. In the meantime check out these handouts:
Fear of Thunder and Loud Noises
Fearful Dogs
Submissive and Excitement Urination
Do you have concerns about your dog interacting with children or with a new baby?
In order to help you with any issue involving inappropriate
behavior towards kids, we must schedule you into a behavior
consultation so we can assess your dog and determine the best
course of treatment for that particular dog.
Click here for information on our consultation program
and to get started in scheduling a consultation.In the meantime
check out these handouts:
Children and Dogs Together
Helping Kids Avoid Dog Bites
Pets and Your New Baby