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How to Train Your Dog to Walk Calmly on a Leash in 5 Days
What Is Loose leash walking and Why Does It Happen? Arjun from Bangalore faced a strange situation at 6:15 in the morning when his German Shepherd puppy dragged him across the parking area of his apartment while two security guards worked to suppress their laughter. His coffee spilled. His slipper nearly came off. And honestly,…
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Dog Pulling on Leash: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
What Is Leash pulling and Why Does It Happen? Deepa from Chennai started jogging at 6 AM while following her Labrador dog near Marina Beach but she needed to protect her coffee from spilling because she made the silly choice to bring it along. The dog spotted a stray animal across the street which made…
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Resource Guarding in Dogs: Why They Bite Over Food and Toys
What Is Food and toy guarding and Why Does It Happen? Priya from Hyderabad bent down to move her Labrador’s food bowl away from the living room doorway and suddenly heard a deep growl. The dog made a sudden snap at her hand before she could properly respond to the situation. She immediately drew back…
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Dog Growling and Snapping at Family Members
What Is Aggression towards family and Why Does It Happen? At dinner time in a small Delhi apartment, Priya’s Mixed breed dog suddenly growled when her eight-year-old son tried to hug him near the sofa. Everyone froze. The room went silent for two seconds. Then panic started. She later told me she couldn’t sleep that…
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Dog Aggression Towards Other Dogs: A Step-by-Step Fix
What Is Dog-to-dog aggression and Why Does It Happen? Deepa from Mumbai started pulling her Labrador toward their apartment entrance at 6:45 AM while a dog owner yelled at her from across the street. The dog showed another sudden explosion of behavior. The dog started to bark aggressively while it lunged forward. The dog owner…
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How to Handle an Aggressive Dog Safely at Home
What Is Managing aggression safely and Why Does It Happen? At 11:30 pm, Priya from Bangalore was standing near her kitchen doorway, frozen. Her GSD was growling at her own husband because he walked too close to the food bowl. She whispered, “What do I even do now?” I’ve seen this exact panic before. When…
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7 Proven Steps to Reduce Excessive Dog Barking in 2 Weeks
What Is Reducing barking with training and Why Does It Happen? The neighbour from the next flat in Chennai knocked on the door at 10 pm looking irritated while the Golden Retriever inside barked nonstop at every little sound outside. Every time I hear a lift noise my dog barks. The sound of a scooter…
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My Dog Barks at Every Sound – Is This Normal?
What Is Sound-triggered barking and Why Does It Happen? The lift door opened outside the flat in Hyderabad and the Pomeranian inside exploded into barking again. The sound of a scooter passing under the building triggered another round of barking from the dogs. The neighbor’s kitchen pressure cooker whistle sounds through my window which makes…
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Dog Barking in Apartment: What Indian Owners Must Know
What Is Apartment dog barking and Why Does It Happen? The complaint came at 11:15 pm. Again. A Delhi apartment neighbour stood outside the flat looking irritated while the Beagle inside barked nonstop at every sound near the lift. The owner looked exhausted. Personally I have watched this particular situation play out multiple times throughout…
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Puppy Biting: How to Stop It Before It Becomes Aggression
What Is Puppy biting and Why Does It Happen? Deepa from Delhi was playing on the floor with her Labrador puppy when suddenly those tiny sharp teeth clamped onto her hand hard enough to draw blood. She yelped. The puppy got even more excited and jumped back for another bite like it was some fun…
