Questions and answers from Turid Rugaas

Questions & Answers

This collection of Questions & Answers is a treasure! The questions span from any problem a dog owner may experience to curiousity about dog behavior, and Turid brilliantly shares with us her wisdom and life-long experience.

Screaming
Acting up and lunging Hovawart
He runs off to other dogs
Jumping (and happy) Flat
My dog lungs at other dogs
Ruining things when left alone
My dog is whimpering
Flat jumping, mounting and grumbling when greeting people
Jumping on people/passing other dogs
My dog bullies other dogs
Learning to be home alone
Afraid of strangers
Peeing indoors
Miserable in her crate
Puppy biting
Inherited Belgian Shepherd
Male dog growling and snapping
My German Shepherd growling and jumping
Rolling dog
Chasing of moving objects and stress
Puppy peeing indoors
Angry Elkhound
Sneaking up to dogs
Calm and happy dog = content dog?
Head halters – a gentle aid?
Frequent marking
Eager to learn tervueren
The neighbor’s dog is alone all the time
Lunging – a matter of leadership?
Insecurity?
Being consistent
Barking
A stubborn little fellow
Spaying a mixed breed dog?
Submissive Miniature Schnauzer
Barking when people arrive
Puppy questions
English Cocker and crate
2 years old dog has bitten
On Talking Terms with Dogs
Stressed out BC mix
Dog-aggressive dog
I’ve had it!
Dogs and Christmas
Fear means aggressive dog?
Speak!
Playing and stress – new puppy
The puppy is peeing in his bed
4th of July
Leftovers
Drives/body language
Dog and horse
Why is my chewing on himself?
Bjeffing
står over og knurrer
Young dog who is nipping
Will not let go
She is ruining all my things
Puppy chewing
Whimpering
Owner is frightened of the dark
Stress when outside
Optimistic puppy
Removing things from the dog
Couch potato
Obedience training during the heat
Pooping on the terrace
New puppy and dog club training
Milk products?
Punishment
Aggressive or nervous dog
Aggression
Walking the puppy
Improving leadership
Loose leash walking
Home alone?
Neutering
Many ways to Rome, but only one is the right one?
Fetching/retrieving
Standard Poodle
Ramming
Dog who “talks”
Making demands on the dog
Cat crazy dog!
Two bitches
Trouble focusing
10 weeks old GSD puppy
Good, but aggressive
Housetraining
Boredom?
When mom and dad go their separate ways
Sleeping and silent dogs
Grumpy bitch
City dogs and consistency
Breaking out
Stress in the car
Mounting people
She’s a bully
Puppy and crate
5 months old GSD – everyday obedience
Calming signals
Puppy
Chasing moving targets
Frightened and insecure puppy
Strange fits
Bullying other dogs
Exercising a 14 months old GSD
Growling and wagging the tail at the same time?
Herding dog
Bearded Collie
Insecure puppy
Insecure German Shepherd Dog
Aggressive mix
Problems meeting other dogs!
Happy Golden
Greeting each other
Body language
How to choose a puppy
Thunderstorms
Meeting off-lead dogs
Good dog jumps up on people
One or two dogs?
Meeting other dogs
Praise problems!
Stressed out dog?
Dog body language
My dog will not play with other dogs anymore
Walking the puppy
Restless dog!
Fearful of joggers and dogs
Biting on the paws
Teaching sleddog not to pull
Leonberger and pulling
Crazy about toys
Snappish Griffon
Dog day-care
Calming signals and night darkness
American Cocker
Now what do I do?
Teaching puppy on-lead walking
Great Dane and farm animals
Making the dog more social
Clipping of claws
Can I leave the dog alone?
Fear of darkness?
Noisy girl
Our dog is biting
Crates
Wants to greet passerbys
Jumping up and nipping
Splitting up or jealousy
Always hungry
Medicating a dominant dog
Tied up and barking
First-time dog owner in need of advice
Getting a second dog
Introducing a dog and a guinea-pig?
Stressed out/nervous
Getting a GSD puppy?
Dog with odd behavior
Cuddly Standard Poodle
Family dog
Bitch and male dog
Male and female dogs in the same house
Bad eye sight?
Fighting dogs
Skittish 10 months old bitch
Dog/parrot
I am wondering ..
False pregnancy
My dog eats grass
Mounting
5 months old dog soiling in the house
Giant Schnauzer
Meeting other dogs
Tail trouble
Puppy and stairs
Never stops barking
Car sick
Insecure with other dogs
Licking his cut
On-leash walks - how?
Water tail
Dog run
German Shepherd Dog
Dog meets dog
Dog and horse
Problems clipping his claws
Splitting up doesn’t work!
Siberian Husky
Puppy trouble
No longer lonely and bored GSD
Everyday obedience
Questions about Shetland Sheepdog
How do we deal with growling?
Dog dog interaction
Ball Obsession
Restless puppy
Puppy class
Car sick
Barking
Headstrong Chihuahua
Grooming etc.
Dog and child
Puppy biting
Considering getting a Poodle
My dog is following me around
Collie mix who can’t stand other dogs
Stress when seeing cars
Stress on the beach
Three male GSDs
Stress in the car
Headstrong, little rottweiler puppy
Overtraining?
Meeting loose dogs
They can’t stand each other
Socializing of the puppy
My Norfolk Terrier is chasing the cats
Stress due to too much training
He can’t hold himself when alone
Fighting with other dogs
Growling at other dogs
Wheaten Terrier who dislikes GSDs
Puppy is growling at children
Younger dog is bothering older dog
Our Golden is stealing food
Preoccupied with other dogs/leash training
What does the licking mean?
Growling when the dog is guarding things
When can we use yawning?
Nervous Gordon Setter
How will our cat react to a puppy?
Will the dog forget how to be home alone?
Can a 15 year old own a dog?
Rehoming a dog as gently as possible
Cairn Terrier who goes in the house
Noisy Collie
Growling when on a leash/2 bosses?
Chewing on her leash
Growls and bares her teeth at people
Nipping when greeting people
My puppy is afraid of the car
Golden Retriever suffering from stress
Unwanted barking
Attention-seeking Golden girl
Growling when on a leash
English Setter who attacks other dogs
Barking at new doorbell
GSD barking when on leash
Insecure of little children
Afraid to ride in the car
Whining when tied up
Home alone
Bitch, male and the heat
Anxious in the car
Self-appointed watchdog
Barking for attention
Puppy biting
Happy greeter!
Why do dogs eat their own stool?
Bernese Mountain Dog - a beginner dog?
The bitch is herding the male
Puppy is eating his stool
New dog and old dog
Dog who is herding humans
Dog and cat in the same house
GSD who likes to chase joggers
Chasing of sheep
Problem behavior?
Nervous puppy
Puppy
Too dominant?
Taking over an adult dog
Young dog pulling on the leash
Rescue dog?
Barking in the car
Dog in horse center
Growling and snapping puppy
Training
Golden retriever
Formerly bored and lonely GSD in new home
Getting a puppy and training it
Calming signals?
Getting a dog
Barking when frightened
Punishing puppy
Bickering Rottweiler bitch
My stressed-out dog
Indoor marking
Puppy is laying down
Recall
Dog running off
Calming signals and stress
Suddenly lunging at meeting dogs
Obedience training
Running on asphalt
Peeing in the house
Eating up our house
Socialization training
My puppy will not eat
Strangers
Quarreling with male dogs
Good dog, but on the wild side
German Shepherd Dogs
Alone
To crate or not to crate?
Fun for the dog
Should I interefere?
Puppies and walks!
Dog off leash in park
Collie
Grumpy girl
Hard to teach ?
How to greet the dog?
Crate = abuse?
When will he last the night?
Trouble-making Toller
Training collar?
When two male dogs meet
Mounting behavior
Getting a second dog
Jumping up on strangers who are carrying children
Young dog and puppy
Becoming housebroken
Restless Flatcoated Retriever
Will not be alone and guarding of property
Too young to own a dog?
Guarding GSD and children
Aggressive shelter dog
“Allergy friendly” breed
Is Sibe the right breed for me?
Barking Spitz
GSD or Husky with Sheltie?
My Cocker can’t stay home alone
Stealing food from the table
Walking nicely on leash
Puppy meeting dogs and cats
Howling dog
Intelligent dog?
Aggressive towards other bitches
Crying by the door
Afraid of ghosts
Will our dog accept a new family member?
He runs over to others instead of to me
Recall with other dogs around
Disobedient seeing eye dog (2)
She doesn’t like strange dogs
Letting the dog know who’s the boss
Clicker training/walking on a leash
Insecure Golden girl
Fearful or aggressive Golden
Barking GSD puppy
Male dog who growls when someone comes
My golden is digging holes
My Shetland Sheepdog is pulling
Afraid of people
My Rottweiler wants to attack other dogs
Male Rottweiler with an interest in dogs
Male dog is urinating indoors
Normal Labrador puppy
Hyper-active Ridgeback
Puppy biting
Playful Labrador
Stressed-out Rottweiler
What to expect at eight months
Licking to get attention
Young dog and puppies
My dog is smiling
New puppy with old, aggressive male
Puppy will not use her own bed
Meeting loose dogs
One dog is herding the other
Fighting Boxer
Aggressive mixed-breed bitch
Tervueren and guests
Teenage craze
Boarding a dog
Howling young dog
Barking Hungarian Shepherd
Dog and cat competing over food
Growling at strangers
Bike riding
Frightened Dachshound
Groenendal girl
Getting a dog
Problematic Leonberger
About massage
Insecure Cocker Spaniel
Afraid of obedience training
How to get him used to horses
Can dogs sense humans´ feelings?
Long-tongued Cocker Spaniel
Puppybiting
Puppy is bothering older dog
”Deaf” Golden Retriever
Our Cocker is turning into a watchdog
Two dogs of same age are arguing
Frantic barking against other dogs
Training problems after attack
”Loosing it” when seeing other dogs
Body language and recall
Problems settling in after long kennel stay
Urinating on other dog owners
Macho shepherd – afraid of cats!
Afraid of strangers
Afraid of sounds
Nipping to get attention
Pulling on the leash
Teaching to heel
Puppy biting
Why is he barking?
How to avoid growling when eating
Puppy who barks at strangers and dogs
Sled dogs as family dogs?
How much training do dogs need?
Chewing on things when left alone
Wild when meeting people
Meeting loose dogs
Indoor marking
Disobedient seeing eye dog
Aggressive GSD
Dogs and children
Pulling on the leash
Dogs the same age playing with each other
Waving, jumping and barking at joggers
Things to think about before getting a dog
Dominant behavior in the house and the car
My dogs dislike GSDs
Propeller dog
GSD barking
Chasing light flares and shadows
Separation anxiety
Too much fight drive


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