Most dogs vocalize. Bark, yell, whine, etc. Behavior problems include excessive barking. First, figure out why your dog is barking.
All dogs chew. Most dogs enjoy chewing—it's in their nature. If your dog destroys, excessive chewing can rapidly become a behavior problem.
Most dogs instinctively dig. Hunters like terriers dig more.
Dogs often suffer from separation anxiety. When away from their owners, dogs may chew, urinate, defecate, and destroy.
Dogs' inappropriate urine and excrement are the worst. They can damage your house and make your dog unpleasant in public and other homes. Consult your vet first to rule out health issues.
Dog owners promote begging, which is wrong. Obesity and digestive issues might result. Food-loving dogs beg. Table scraps and food are neither treats or affection. Yes, that yearning look is hard to resist, but giving in "just this once" causes long-term problems.
Predatory instinct drives dogs to chase moving objects. Many dogs pursue people, animals, and automobiles. These can have grave consequences. You can avert tragedy even if your dog chases.
Dogs jump. Puppies leap to welcome their moms. They may leap up while greeting later. Excited dogs may also jump up. Jumping dogs are unpleasant and hazardous.
Dogs bite and nip for several instinctual reasons. Puppies nibble to explore. Mother dogs educate their puppies to bite gently and reprimand them when necessary. This teaches puppies biting restraint. Bite inhibition must be reinforced to educate puppies not to bite.
Dog aggressiveness includes growling, snarling, flashing teeth, lunging, and biting. Know that any dog may be aggressive, regardless of breed or background. However, dogs with violent or abusive backgrounds and those born from aggressive dogs are more prone to attack people or other dogs.