Frequently Asked Questions.......

Q19) What are the common causes for behavioral problems in dogs?

Ans. : Behavioral problems can be caused by the mis-handling, malnutrition, genetic physical or psychological backgrounds. Most common is a lack of understanding of the breed characters. In certain breeds the character of the male is totally different from the character of the female.


If either the sire or dam has hip dysplacia, or the mother is malnourished, then the puppy can have an inherent problem with his bones. He has no means of communicating this to us, so when he is forced to walk even though walking causes pain, he becomes irritable.


Commercial breeders usually have no real love for their pets – this is why the term ‘puppy mills’ is used. They look upon the dogs as a factory which produces something they can sell for a profit! They breed unfit dogs and bitches, and excessive over breeding leads to many inherent problems which do not manifest till the dog is older. This is why it is best to ensure that both the sire and dam are healthy (and not too old or over-bred) before buying the puppy.


Professional trainers are the biggest curse for a dog. Owners want quick results, and the trainers use harsh methods to show quick results. The puppies become nervous and bad tempered.
Another common cause is when a dog is kept tied up for long hours, given little or no love, left for servants to tease, neglect or beat at will, and other such common practices when people get dogs without having any understanding of their needs.