Dog Behavior
Ask the Expert provides answers to commonly asked questions.
If there is a special question you would like answered that is not addressed in the links below, you may email us to request assistance or call 414-431-6173 to speak with our behavior experts. The Wisconsin Humane Society also offers one-on-one behavior consultations. If you would like more information about this service, click here.
- Adopting Two Puppies at Once - Why to avoid it and tips if you did
- Allergies - Solutions for Humans with Pet Allergies
- Barking: Causes and Solutions
- Barrier Reactivity
- Blind Dogs
- Body Language in Dogs
- Bordetella
- Bringing Home a Fearful Dog
- Bringing Your Dog to Picnics
- Car Sickness and Travel Anxiety
- Common Health Problems
- Chewing Prevention & Redirection
- Dealing with Dog Obesity
- Decompression Walks
- Dog-intolerant Dogs
- Dog Shopping List
- Enrichment
- Escape Artists
- Exercise
- Frozen Enrichment Bowl DIY
- Fourth of July Safety Tips
- Heartworm Disease FAQs
- Heat Cycles in Unaltered Dogs
- Hot Weather Safety
- Housetraining/Potty-training for Adult Dogs
- Housetraining/Potty-training for Puppies
- Humping/Mounting
- Introducing Dogs to Cats
- Introducing Dogs to New People
- Introducing Dogs to Other Dogs
- Introducing Dogs to People Using a Barrier
- Jumping
- Kids and Dogs | Setting both up for success
- Leash Reactivity
- Loose Leash Walking
- Lyme Disease
- Mouthiness in Dogs (6 months and older)
- Mouthiness and Play-biting in Puppies (5 months and under)
- Pet Obesity
- Pulling
- Puppy Socializing
- Safe Separation for Dogs who Guard Resources
- Senior Pet FAQ
- Selecting a Dog Professional (Trainer, Walker, Day Care)
- Setting Your New Dog up for Success
- Stealing & Counter Surfing
- The Trade Game
- Touch Sensitivity
- Toxic Household Products
- Why License Your Dog?
Have a question that isn't covered in the links above?
To request assistance, you may email us or call 414-431-6173 to reach our behavior support line.
