The Dog Behavior Answer Book - Arden Moore [100]
overactive dogs, 186–88
Pacing behavior, 119
pack behavior
human leader in, 57, 72
leader, canine pack, 28, 258
mounting, 140
resource guarding, 209
working in a group, 46
See also ranking
pancreatic enzymes, 111
panting, 96
papillon, 4, 16–18, 294–95
Parson Russell terrier. See Jack Russell terrier
Paw issues, 67, 85, 74–76
pedicure, 31, 85, 86
Pekingese, 5, 79
personality
alpha temperament, 41
canine kisses and, 72
clothing for dog and, 263
difficult, 40, 152
range of, 156
in selecting dog, 205–6
shyness, 19–22
pet-friendly lodgings, 254–56
pet loss, 296–300
pet retirement homes, 302
pets, health benefits of, 269
pet sitter, 29, 32, 221
pet supply store, 48
pheromone, plug-in for,229
phobia, 117, 118, 119, 131. See also fear
physical examination, 117
pica problem, 145
pillow pig, 242–44
placing “free dog” ad, 311
plant safety, 24
plastic chewing, 143–45
plastic wading pool, 32, 105
playfulness
amusement, signs of, 96
play bowing, 57, 67, 207
poison control, 24, 172
Pomeranian, 263
poodle, 3, 4, 190, 242–44
poop patrol, 109, 111, 232
positive exposure to fears, 128
positive reinforcement, 70, 152, 154, 259, 288
postal carriers, dog bites and, 98
posturing rituals, 59–60
belly flop, 69–70
body block, 209
play bowing, 67, 207
stiff-legged stance, 207
See also body language of dog; ranking
problem behaviors. See deterrents; obedience training
professional consultants. See consultant; pet sitter
psychological problem, pica, 145
pugs, 189, 228–29, 300
punishments to avoid
chokers, prong collars, 152
crate, time-out in, 175
dog care as, 213
muzzle and, 88–89
physical, 118, 152
scolding, 118, 130, 144, 248
puppies
giving old shoes to, 47
mouthing, teething, 87, 217
newly adopted, sit command, 164–65
in obedience class, 149–52
puppy proofing, 22–26, 143
socializing, 12–13, 150, 152
training, service organizations, 276
purebreds, 216
Ranking, 59-60
age differences, 258–59
in household, 70, 158, 176, 259
senior, 121
See also body language of dog; pack behavior; posturing rituals
rapid panting, 96
“reading” a dog, 66–68
repellents. See deterrents
rescue groups for dog breeds, 217, 218, 225, 276, 310
resource control, 156–58
resource guarding, 210, 247–51, 258
restaurants, with dog, 260–62
retraining, 48
retrievers, 112–13
rolling in smelly things, 107–9
Rottweiler, 4, 12–13, 166–68
roughage, 115
routines, 221, 304–5, 306–7
Safety
“be a tree,” unfamiliar dog, 215
for car trips, 252–53, 257
cleaning products and chemicals, 23, 25
pills for humans, 169–72
puppy precautions, 23
toxic plants, 24
when giving up a dog, 311
See also toxic substances
Saint Bernard, 117, 216
Saluki, 79
Samoyed, 89
scent-receptor cells, 108
schnauzer, 79
Scottish terrier, 176–77
second dog, 46, 120, 205–8, 209–11
Seeing Eye guide dog, 4
senses
hearing, 6–8, 286
smell, 8–9, 36, 51, 108, 252
telepathic bond, 10–11
vision, 9, 286
separation anxiety, 47, 218, 219–20, 222
service dogs, 4, 276
sexual behavior, 138–40
shampooing dogs, 108
Sheltie, 76–78
Shetland sheepdog, 4, 32–34, 79, 304
Shih Tzu, 5, 113
shoe chewing, 47–48
shyness, 19–22
Siberian husky, 6–7, 44–46
sibling rivalry between dogs, 258–59
sickness. See illnesses/medical conditions
sign language, 90–92
singsong howling, 56
Skyhoundz Hyperflite Canine Disc World Championship, 201
sleep, hours per day, 50
sleeping with dog, 240-242
sloppiest breeds, 117
small dogs, 72, 189
snake-avoidance training, 198–99
sniffing guests, 100–103
socialization, 12–13, 150, 152, 244–47, 252
social status aggression, 184
sound frequency range in Hz, 8
sounds made by dogs, 56
spaniels, 112–13, 306–9
spayed female, 139, 190
spelling by dogs, 64–65
sports for dogs. See exercise
stairs, fear of, 128–31
sterilization surgery, 190
strangers, aggression towards, 42–43. See also doorbell, response to
stressor, 121. See also anxiety
stress-related displacement disorder, 120
submissive behavior, 20, 28, 69, 184, 207
surrendering a dog, 309–12
swallowing