Severe Dog Behavioral Issues

Bark Busters trainers are experts in behavioral modification. We have helped thousands of dogs over our 30-plus years in business, personalizing our approach to each dog we work with to address Aggression, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Rivalry, and other severe dog behavior.

Dog Aggression

Dog aggression is a learned behavior, stemming in most cases from the dog feeling vulnerable, fearful, or unprotected. Often, it develops as a means of survival, or because of a misrepresentation of the dog’s role in their pack. It is critical to get to the root of this behavior to find what triggers your dog to become aggressive. There are many different types of dog aggression, including:

• Aggression with other dogs
• Aggression towards humans
• Food aggression
• Possessive aggression
• Territorial aggression

Separation Anxiety

Dogs can become conditioned to not only enjoy, but to expect their families to be around. When dogs return to being alone more often – and do not understand why – the confusion can manifest itself as Separation Anxiety, a complex behavioral issue with negative consequences. If addressed early, however, pooches and parents can save a lot of headaches. Symptoms of separation anxiety can include:

• Vocalization (excessive howling and barking)
• Inappropriate toileting
• Destructive behavior (like chewing and digging)
• Excessive panting
• Pacing and drooling

Sibling Rivalry

Whether dogs are actual siblings or simply living together, Sibling Rivalry is one of the most serious issues people face with their dogs. Bark Busters trainers can help identify the causes of any rivalry issues, and work to address them before they escalate. These often include:

• Avoiding pain
• Lack of leadership
• Favoritism
• Inconsistency

Bark Busters Believes No Dog is Beyond Help

Most aggressive behaviors can be corrected under the expert guidance of a professional Bark Busters dog trainer.

We achieve amazing results by putting our unique dog behavioral modification therapy in place to help your dog both unlearn aggressive behavior and restructure their response in a way that makes sense to both dog and pet parent.

If you need help with your dog's behavior issues, contact your local Bark Busters trainer today.