The Dog Behavior Answer Book - Arden Moore [101]
symptoms of illnesses
aggression, 80, 288
compulsive licking, 80
dehydration, 257
distended abdomen, 26
drooling, 26, 119
feces, change in, 26
fly snapping, 120
overexertion, 275
partial seizures, 120
tail chasing, 120
upset stomach, 115
urine marking, 80
vomiting, 26, 80, 114–15
Table scraps, 115
tail of dog, 68, 141–42
teenager, canine, 159
teeth, baring, 80, 184, 207
teething, 87
television for background noise, 138
temperament of dog, 40, 152, 216, 231
temporary dogs, 276
terrier breed traits, 69, 195
terrified dog, signs of, 119
territorial attitude, 60, 80–81, 248–49
tests, intelligence, 5–6
therapeutic massage for dogs, 267–69
therapist, dog as, 16–18
therapy dog, 282–84
“three-dog night” term, 243
thunder, fear of, 116–19
toe sensitivity, 84–86
tone of voice, 20, 27, 61, 188
torso tension, 67
tossing and twitching while sleeping, 50–51
toxic substances. See safety toy breeds, 263, 295
toy poodle, 190, 263
toys, 48, 88, 121, 134, 125, 144
tracking prey, 36–37, 39
training mistakes, 154–55
training sessions. See commands and cues; obedience training
traveling. See car trips
treats, 86, 124, 127, 134, 179, 196, 249
tricks
finding the sports page, 62
kiss, 73
roll over, 197
world record number, 190
See also commands and cues
trusts and wills, 300–302
TV-watching dogs, 136–38, 221
Unfriendly dog, socializing, 244–47
United States Agility Association (USDAA), 200
urination
excitement as cause of, 184
on furniture, 228
inappropriate, 228–29, 294
marking behavior, 80
phobia and, 119
USDAA (United States Agility Association), 200
Veterinarian
bladder check, 190, 228
for chronic tailchaser, 142
complete physical exam, 117, 228, 271
dementia and, 280
for grief, 291
house call, euthanasia, 293
hyperkinesis, check, 187
pica problem and, 145
poison control and, 172
See also illnesses/medical conditions; symptoms of illnesses
vision, 127
vitamins/minerals, 109, 116
vocal breeds, 77
Wading pool, 32, 105
walking games, 273–75. See also exercise
water bowl, 104, 106, 271, 282
water splashing on floor, 103–5
West Highland terriers, 89
whining, 56, 82–83, 119
whippet, 208–10
wild animals, avoidance of, 198–99
wild dogs, 125, 146
wills and trusts, 300–302
wolves, 29
word comprehension, 61–63
World Canine Freestyle Organization, 202
Xoloitzcuintli, 243
Yapping, 56, 76–78, 231
yawning, 119
Yorkshire terrier, 72, 101, 153, 189, 262–65
younger dogs, 258