Do 99% Of Dogs Really Have Behavior Problems? Unpacking The Truth Behind Claims And What You Can Do

Do over 99% of dogs really have behavior problems? For claims like this we should be unpacking the truth and looking behind the headlines! We all want our dogs to reach their full potential, so I’m doing a deep dive into the study that sparked the “99%” headline and exploring the dog behavior problems cited like aggression, separation anxiety, and fear. When we understand our dog’s behavior we can help them live their best life and shine.

📝 Read the transcript: https://dogsthat.com/transcript/episo...

In this episode, you’ll hear:

About the claim that over 99% of dogs have moderate to severe behavior issues.
3 key reasons a dog might be off kilter and the role of nutrition, pain, and illness.
That there are no naturally good dogs.
Why we need to embrace curiosity and seek solutions when facing behavior struggles.
My personal experiences with behavior challenges in my dog, This!
What’s behind the “99%” headline.
Why it’s important to dig deeper into your dog’s challenges to help them.

Resources:
1. Article: The prevalence of behavior problems in dogs in the United States - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
2. YouTube Playlist: Helping Your Rescue Dog After Adoption: Success Strategies for Rehomed Dogs -    • Helping Your Rescue Dog After Adoptio...  
3. Podcast Episode 250: Expectations Vs Reality: Navigating The Path To Dog Training Success -    • Expectations Vs Reality: Navigating T...  
4. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett -    • Puppy Biting Help with Susan Garrett  
5. YouTube Video: WHY Do Puppies Bite? -    • WHY Do Puppies Bite?  
6. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 -    • Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Fi...  
7. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 -    • Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For T...  
8. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation -    • Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety W...  
9. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett -    • Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett  
10. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett -    • Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insi...  
11. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog's Behavior And What Behavior Tells You -    • All The Things That Influence Your Do...  
12. YouTube Playlist: Resource Guarding In Dogs and Puppies -    • Resource Guarding In Dogs and Puppies...  



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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

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