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Canine Behavior

Explanations about communication, habits, learning and changes observed in dogs.

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Cão caramelo agachado ao lado de uma pequena poça de urina na entrada de casa, enquanto duas pessoas chegam pela porta aberta.
Canine Behavior01/09/20267 min read

Why Does My Dog Pee When I Come Home? Excitement, Fear, or a Urinary Problem

Learn how greeting context, body language, and urinary signs can help distinguish excitement, fear, and possible medical causes.

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Filhote dourado mordiscando a mão de uma pessoa em uma sala, com brinquedos de morder no chão ao lado.
Canine Behavior25/08/20269 min read

Puppy bites hands, feet and clothes: play, teething or a warning sign?

Puppy biting can be play, exploration or teething discomfort. Learn how to read the context, teach limits without punishment and know when to seek help.

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Cão marrom deitado ao lado de uma tigela com ração e brinquedos, mostrando os dentes enquanto uma mão se aproxima.
Canine Behavior24/08/20269 min read

Dog growls near food or toys: what to do about resource guarding

Growling while guarding food or toys is a warning that asks for distance. Learn how to reduce risk, what to avoid, and when to seek professional help.

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Cachorro tenso ao lado de um pote com ração enquanto uma pessoa mantém distância e ergue a mão em sinal de cautela em uma cozinha.
Canine Behavior22/08/202610 min read

Dog growls around food: what to do without forcibly taking the bowl away and when to seek help

Growling, tensing or eating faster near the bowl may be resource protection. See how to reduce your risk at your next meal, what not to do and when to seek help.

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Cão marrom de peitoral preto avança e late na guia em direção a outro cão, enquanto dois tutores mantêm distância em um caminho arborizado.
Canine Behavior16/08/202610 min read

Dog barks, growls or lunges at other dogs on a walk: how to safely reduce leash reactivity

A practical method for observing triggers, creating distance, navigating inevitable encounters and training calmer responses without forcing approaches or using punishment.

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Cão preto e caramelo vocaliza diante da porta de casa, com câmera no chão e brinquedos e almofada danificados ao redor
Canine Behavior15/08/202611 min read

Dog cries, barks or destroys when left alone: ​​is it separation anxiety? What to look for before concluding

Barking, crying and destruction in the absence of the owner can have different causes. See how to use video and context to record the pattern before completing.

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