Common Problematic Behaviors
Dogs
- Aggression to Dogs/Other Animals
- Aggression to People
- Chasing Moving Vehicles
- Eating Feces or Other Inedible Objects
- Chewing Household Items or Furniture
- Digging
- Jumping
- Excessive Nipping/Mouthing
- Excessive Barking
- Whining
- Noncompliance (Ignoring Commands)
- Fears: Thunderstorms, People, Car rides, Household appliances
- Housetraining Difficulties
- Eating Disorders
- Begging
- Stealing food or Items in House/from Countertops
- Not Coming when Called
- Tail Chasing
- Excessive Grooming resulting in hair loss/injury
Cats
- Aggression to Cats/Other Animals
- Aggression to People
- Soiling outside of Litterbox
- Scratching Furniture/Carpets
- Chewing Household Items
- Fear of People, Noises, Travel
- Excessive Grooming resulting in hair loss/injury
- Inappropriate Play Behavior
- Excessive Howling/Meowing/Other Vocalization
Birds
- Feather-Plucking
- Excessive Squawking/Other Vocalization
- Repetitive/Stereotypic Behavior
- Aggression
- Fear of People/Other Stimuli
