Dog Behaviour

I have two male dogs, a 1 year-old dachshund and a 12 year old beagle…On two seperate occasions, the dachshund will bark verociously at something and get really riled up . My beagle will then join him in barking and will run around, which he rarely does because he is so old and then he will run over and smell my dachshund's crotch and bum and give them a nudge with his snout. Does anyone know what this behavior is?

Your dachshund's odor will certainly change in these moments: most likely because of increased adrenaline because he is alert, but if he is barking due to fear, he could release his anal glands and your beagle would smell that. Your beagle is just checking out this new smell. Normal for any dog, but especially a breed that was meant to follow a scent.

i'm researching aggressive dog behavior
i'm trying to prove that dogs don't act randomly or turn on ppl…theres something there to cause it…i need examples for support.

yes i agree, its a fact that no breed of dog will attack without a reason. now they might attack if they have been provoked,were hurt or are in pain,being protective,scared or fear….etc

i've seen where people have said, a dog attacked a child….now dont these people think there might, just might be a reason? children dont know how to respect an animal,so they like to pull on tails,lay on them, and sometimes it hurts them and they cant say 'hey stop' and the parents are to busy doing something else or think its 'cute' untill the dog has had enough and bites,then the dog gets put down because the child was hurting and he couldnt say anything.
its so sad. this is a pretty good site for parents and pet owners to check out http://www.safekidssafedogs.com/Why_Dogs_Bite/why_dogs_bite.html
and here i found a paragraph to back up what i said in the beginning *"People should keep in mind that dog biting is based on behavior, in which certain environmental and social variables trigger the behavior. Hence, experts contend that there is no breed of dog that will attack somebody without any reason at all. This means that 99.9% of all dogs will not attack anyone as long as there are no viable reasons that will trigger the attack."

I would like to know everything about Shih Tzu and Chihuahua cross dogs:behavior,how do they look like.

Ive got one and he is a white and grey colour he has a small shih tzu face and a build of a chihuahua,mine is nippy and can be a little aggressive at times,he is small but he rules the roost at home.i have 2 pure bred shih tzus and they are well behaved.
my dog is called taz after the Tasmanian devil because he wreaks havoc in my house,
i have never come across anyone else with a cross breed between the two so can only comment on my dog

I have a rat terrior dog. I understand that the breed is hyperactive however he walks around the house crying, sqealing if he isn't getting constant attention. He is driving my family crazy! We need help, PLEASE!!!

Do you walk him daily and make sure he has lots of exercise? Also, make sure he doesn't have any medical problem that could be affecting him.
Maybe an obediance class would help. Check local pet stores for available classes.
Best of luck. Terriers are great dogs.

if so which university or college did you go to and did you get the option to study a lot of canine behaviour, what about Phd research into canine behaviour are there any opportunities to do this?
My brother’s girlfriend went to uni to study Animal Behaviour though I’m not sure what course she did, I know she got 1st honours though. She studied at Myerscough College and then went on to Preston Uni.

i am researching dog behaviour and wanted to further this, so far i have found one course for dogs only on line, but dont feel confident with the site, and sending the money, can anybody advise of a good course or feedback on www.opencollege.info ?
your first clue that it’s not a “real college” is that the url is not a .edu domain. (some legit programs do have other domains - but the .edu is usually a good sign to look for) After reading over the site, I’d suggest you explore deeper or look for other options.

A dog is a man’s best friend or a woman’s best friend. This has been a saying for centuries. The joy of raising a dog and growing together is a very richly rewarding experience. A child owning its first puppy and growing and learning together is a fantastic bond which teaches the child about life, sharing, caring and companionship.  We only need to think of the great film and television series Lassie and the numerous other dog and child related movies to see how this is portrayed.

So with all these positive images of dogs and canine support why is the press always reporting stories of bad dog behaviour. Can it be true; does it really exist?

Unfortunately it does and you do not have to look far to see first hand examples of this. It is common to see dogs chasing cars and bicycles, sometimes even sadly children. For a child having an unfortunate incident with a badly behaved dog can have long term lasting effects. No longer does the child see a dog as a lovable companion. From that point on any dog can be a potential threat to them and their outlook to these loveable animals is sadly ruined. We can help you to successfully teach your dog, please check out this guide.

Is bad dog behavior the fault of these animals is the dog to blame for acting out one of its basic instincts. Unfortunately this is not the case a dog can be a successful pet or it can be affected by bad dog behaviour which can affect the lives of other people that it comes into contact with in a negative way. What is the difference then between these two characteristics? I believe it is all down to the way that the dog is taught and supervised.

We all lead busy lives and the companionship that a dog offers needs to be tempered by the owners ability to properly teach and control their pet so that bad dog behaviour becomes a thing of the past. Think of it like owning your first car, you wouldn’t think of getting a car if you couldn’t drive. Owning a dog requires some background understanding and preparation to make it a successful outcome.

Is this task difficult? Is this a hard skill to achieve?

Certainly not, it requires some patience and a method. The result a dog which will be your best companion for life and a pet that you can be proud to walk down the street in the comfort of knowing that bad dog behavior is a problem that you and your pet certainly do not have.

If you would like to learn more about how to successfully teach your dog, please check out this guide.

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This question is about general dog behavior only (not medical, breeding, training, etc.).
What do you think is included in dog behavior knowledge?
How much is enough?
How did you learn about dog behavior?
to people giving thumbs down: this is an opinion question only, so no need.
Many good answers so far.
Kudos to those of you who have actually picked up a book and read it or have good qualified mentors (whether that be breeders, trainers or vet people) from whom you gain your knowledge. I am grateful for all of you.

I don't think the 'average' dog owner knows enough because there are far too many dogs that aren't even cared for properly.
There are people who adopt a dog and return it the next day for not being friendly enough (the dog never had a chance to feel comfortable!).
I learned about dog behavior from my vet, reading books and others who are knowledgeable at a shelter I volunteer with.
I don't think it is ever enough - we can have alot of knowledge, but are always capable of learning more.

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