Behavior Counseling
Keep Your Pet on
If you’re looking for help treating your dog’s behavior issue, or just curious about why your dog does what he does, you’ve come to the right place. Laurelwood Animal Hospital can help you learn how to curb these common dog behavior issues.
Aggression
Aggression is the most common and serious behavior problem in dogs. Different forms of aggression require different treatments.
Barking
Each type of bark serves a distinct function for dogs. Identify the reason for barking before seeking treatment
Destructive Chewing
Chewing accomplishes a number of things for dogs, but they must learn what is and what is not acceptable to chew.
Food Guarding
Resource guarding can range from benign to aggressive.
Howling
Like barking, dogs howl for many reasons. Learn what to do if your dog howls excessively.
Mounting
Although mounting and humping are normal dog behaviors, there are steps you can take to curb them.
Mouthing, Nipping, and Play Biting in Dogs
Adult dogs can inadvertently cause injury with their mouths. You can teach your dog to be gentle instead.
Separation Anxiety
Many dogs become destructive or disruptive when left alone. Learn how to manage separation anxiety in your pets.
Whining
Dogs whine for different reasons. Learn how to identify the trigger to avoid excessive whining.