Dog Behavior & Training Glossary
Dog behavior can be confusing, especially when the same behavior gets described ten different ways online. Search by term, category, or the signs you are seeing.
5 terms found
Social and Greeting Behaviors
Chasing
Rapid pursuit of people, animals, vehicles, bicycles, toys, or moving objects.
Behavioral Concerns
Compulsive Behavior
Repetitive behavior that becomes difficult to interrupt, occurs out of context, or interferes with normal life.
Household Behaviors
Counter Surfing
Searching counters, tables, sinks, or other surfaces for food or interesting objects.
Training Concepts
Counterconditioning
Counterconditioning changes a dog's emotional response by pairing a trigger with something the dog values.
Canine Communication
Crouching
Lowering the body toward the ground, often with weight shifted backward, during fear, uncertainty, or appeasement.