Archive: February, 2011
Dealing With Territorial Problems
Dogs are territorial creatures by nature. They mark their territory with urine, and expect that no other dogs will violate these markings. They will defend their territory and if another animal or person does enter their domain, they will turn them away with growling, barking, or even biting. They often guard resources, such as food or favorite toys, and this makes them particularly dangerous around children.
Behavioral Changes Associated With Spaying Or Neutering Your K9
Spaying and neutering does affect the behavior of dogs in some ways, however this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Accidentally Mating Your K9
If your female dog is not spayed, then an accidental mating (or misalliance) is always a possibility. A non-neutered male will do almost anything to get to a female dog in heat, and their determination may well lead to success. This often results in a pregnant bitch and a litter of unwanted puppies. What do you do when this happens?