Canine Behavior/Anxiety

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Expert: Cassie - 1/22/2008


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I'm not sure if anxiety is really the word for this, but my dog has been
recently very high strung.  For instance, she will just sit by the window and
watch outside and if someone walks by or even drives by, she will go nuts,
and not settle down for nearly thirty minutes.  She will run around the house
barking her head off and it is getting rather annoying.  What can I do to
control this?  Oh by the way, she is 10 months old.

Answer
Your dog needs mental stimulation and alot more exercise. Take her on walks at least twice a day, but be sure to keep her on a leash. Play fetch with her as well. Buy her toys that make her think and work for something she wants. Spend more time with her and try taking her to Petsmart for some puppy training classes.

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My expertise lies in the fact that I've helped people with their dog's behavior since the age of eleven! I was inspired by animal behaviorist "Cesar Millan" and knew I was meant to make a difference in the lives of animals, particularly dogs. I have owned dogs all my life. I can answer questions regarding behavior, breeding, training, and raising your puppy. In most 'behavior cases', the owner is the reason the dog is misbehaving. They were thinking with human psychology, not canine psychology. They did not provide their dog with what he/she needed, or tried to 'punish' their dog like their children, by putting them in a time-out, yelling, ect. This caused the dog to be in an unbalanced state of mind, which is the exact opposite of what most owners are trying to achieve. The dogs' instincts kick in and he/she tries to take over by jumping up, excessive barking, ect. That is why I'm here. To help people live happy, healthy lives with their best friend.

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I have owned animals all my life, particularly dogs. I have studied animal behavior for much of my life, and am currently working toward my goal of becoming a professional animal behaviorist. I breed Labrador Retrievers as well. My kennel name is "Happy Tails Labradors", and my website can be viewed here: http://happytails.weebly.com/.

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