Puppies are like children, except a whole lot easier to train. If you think your puppy has some bad habits, you’re not alone. It has been reported that ten to 15 percent of owners say that they have pet behavior issues. We count on our pets for companionship, love, play, exercise, and well-being, but problem behaviors can interfere with the healthy bond between dog and human, creating stressful situations. Thankfully, at Deshon Animal Hospital, we offer behavioral counseling to correct behavioral issues with training and, in some cases, medication.
Puppies are not the only ones who need training, however. Many adult dogs need to undergo behavior counseling if they have developed bad habits such as begging for food at the table, or jumping up on guests. Any time the safety or well-being of either the pet or human is in question, a professional should be brought in to determine the best course of action. Resource guarding, reactive behavior, biting awareness or other behavior issues whether learned or inherited, can be unsafe if not managed or modified.
Some behaviors are easy to resolve with awareness, education (daily training), reshaping, and relationship interaction style. Behavioral change requires a genuine commitment in how you, family, friends and visitors interact with your dog, in a variety of environmental changes.
If you have a dog that might benefit from behavior counseling, please give us a call. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jamal Toler DVM, call 770-482-7816 or visit the Deshon Animal Hospital website, www.deshonanimal.com.
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