CONCERNING BEHAVIOURS

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DEFAULT PASSIVITY & LEARNED HELPLESSNESS

Default passivity in dogs, in the context of behaviour modification or training that involves aversives, refers to a behavioural state...

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DOORBELL REACTIVITY

Many dog owners are familiar with the scenario: the doorbell rings, and suddenly, their normally calm and friendly pet transforms into a...

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SEPARATION ANXIETY

Separation anxiety in dogs is a complex and distressing condition that can manifest through behaviours such as excessive barking,...

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BARRIER FRUSTRATION

Barrier frustration refers to a behavioural response seen in dogs when their access to something they desire is physically blocked by an...

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CANINE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (CCD)

What is CCD? CCD (Canine Compulsive Disorder) can be a repetitive, involuntary, and excessive behaviour that serves no apparent purpose....

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RESOURCE GUARDING

Resource guarding in dogs is a behaviour where a dog displays protective or defensive actions over food, toys, spaces, or even people to...