Why Has My Dogs Behavior Changed?

Your dog's behavior may have changed for several reasons. What stage of life is your dog in?

• Puppy

• Adolescent

• Adult

• Senior

Your dog's behavior change could be due to them entering into a different stage. I have been through every stage with my own dogs. But behavior can also change due to trauma or a past experience. Illness and pain can cause behavior change too.

Behavior change is why I always encourage starting with my Initial Consultation. Your dog's age, breed, sex does matter. This all makes up what your dog is. Where you got your dog can also matter.

What kinds of life experiences has your dog had? Was your dog well socialized as a puppy? What types of behaviors have worked well for your dog so far in life? What kinds of "good" or "bad habits" has your dog developed? This is only the beginning of where I start with my Initial Consultation. Your dog's learning experience also makes a difference.

Let's move on to talk about your dog's external conditions, your dog's home environment and daily lifestyle. How does your dog's current environment compare to the habitat and conditions which your dog was bred for?

Dogs can have behavior change and it can become very concerning. Your dog is a unique individual. Your dog may have been trying to communicate about how they feel and the communication was ignored. So, your dog has to get really loud to be heard. So, your dog then learns, "hey that really worked for me" but now you are worried about the change.

The best plan of action is to get a certified dog behavior consultant on board and never assume the behavior will change on its own. A behavior that is rehearsed will strengthen over time. That is why I recommend being active now.

Empower Your Dog

You can help empower your dog to gain confidence and social skills. In safe and managed areas your dog can learn how to make safe decisions. There is no reason to push a dog into something they fear.

Your dog is your best friend and looks for you to guide them in our human world that feels so big and scary at times.

A T.V. appears to be like an alien when something comes on and they start to bark. A neighbor stepping out or the sound of a mixer starting up. The vacuum cleaner that makes a big noise and moves too.

With my Initial Consultation I can learn more about your dog and what is the concerning situation. Every case is going to be different, and your case is important to me.