Wag the dog - Dog behaviour articles


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	SHOWDOGS proudly introduces Shannon McKay, an accredited (ABC of SA) Animal Behaviour Consultant who will answer your questions on your dog's unfathomable behaviour. This is how it works. Please respect the rules, since no flaming will be tolerated. ~ Send your query to Shannon, stating the circumstances of the problem as clearly as possible. ~ Shannon will provide an answer to the mail through this column, ie. the question and the answer will be published to provide interest for readers who may experience similar situations. ~ You must provide your real name AND a pseudonym in your e-mail. ~ Neither your real name nor your e-mail address will be published in this column - to address your query, Shannon will use your chosen pseudonym. *PLEASE NOTE: Questions submitted without your real name will not be answered.* * RECIPE: Shannon's Liver treats

	QUESTIONS & ANSWERS [Write to Shannon] 1. Problem: Incessant barking 2. Problem: Terrier aggression 3. Problem: Seasons and breeding 4. Problem: Nipping the children 5. Problem: Coprophagia 6. Problem: Puppy aggression 7. Problem: Best timing to buy a puppy 8. Problem: Pulling on a lead 9. Problem: Food aggression 10. Problem: Early socialisation vs isolation 11. Problem: Picky eaters 12. Problem: Right time to leave the nest 13. Problem: Acute destructive behaviour 14. Problem: Excessive drooling 15. Problem: Brontophobia - fear of thunder 16. Problem: Attack-related Aggression 17. Problem: Sudden hair loss 18. Problem: Selecting the right breed 19. Problem: Shadow and light chasing 20. Problem: Fear of strangers 21. Problem: Should I get a dog at all? 22. Problem: Fear of judges 23. Problem: Choosing the right dog 24. Problem: Chewing 25. Problem: Distracted obedience dog 26. Problem: Marking territory 27. Problem: Break in behaviour change 28. Problem: Dealing with a singleton puppy 29. Problem: Excessive barking 30. Problem: More on barking 31. Problem: The best time to spay NEW					ARTICLES 1. Separation Anxiety 2. Dominance Theory

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