Common Adolescent Dog Problems

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You're Not Alone!

DOGS ARE JUST LIKE KIDS IN THAT NO TWO ARE EXACTLY THE SAME.

THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG JUST BECAUSE YOUR DOG MAY BE EXHIBITING THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS:

  • AGGRESSION WITH OTHER DOGS WHILE ON WALKS OR GOING TO THE DOG PARK
  • PROBLEMS WITH EATING, SUCH AS GULPING FOOD OR PROTECTIVENESS
  • POTTY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MARKING BEHAVIORS OR BAD POTTY PATTERNS
  • GROWLING OR BARKING AT OTHER DOGS ACROSS THE STREET, OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE, ETC.
  • FOCUS AND LISTENING PROBLEMS EVEN ON COMMANDS THEY KNOW
  • JUMPING OR BEING OVERLY EXCITED WITH STRANGERS OR CHILDREN
  • TOY POSSESSIVENESS OR AGGRESSION THAT ESCALATES INTO A GAME OF "KEEP AWAY"
  • REFUSALS TO "COME INSIDE" AND TURNING IT INTO A GAME OF "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN"
  • BATHTIME OR GROOMING PROBLEMS INCLUDING TOENAIL CLIPPING, EAR CLEANING, TEETH BRUSHING, ETC.
  • DISRUPTIVE BARKING AND OBSESSIVE WINDOW/DOOR WHINING

HOW DR. MANDY CAN HELP

FIRST, WE ACCESS YOUR DOG'S HOME SITUATION THAT COULD BE CONTRIBUTING TO UNWANTED BEHAVIORS.

ACCESSING YOUR DOG'S PERSONALITY

SECONDLY, WE FIND OUT THE WAY YOUR DOG THINKS AND DEVELOP A SCIENTIFIC TREATMENT PLAN THAT RELIEVES EACH OF YOUR ADOLESCENT DOG'S GROWING PAINS.

DOGS WON'T SIMPLY OUTGROW THEM

WHILE YOUNG DOGS DO MATURE TO BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO GOOD BEHAVIORS IN TIME, TO SIMPLY DISMISS YOUR DOG'S UNWANTED BEHAVIORS AS PART OF DEVELOPMENT IS UNTRUE. THE SOONER YOU CAN BE PROACTIVE IN RECONDITIONING YOUR DOG'S UNWANTED BEHAVIORS, THE SOONER YOU HAVE A COMPANION THAT YOU ENJOY SPENDING YOUR LIFE WITH!

DR. MANDY TEACHES YOU LIFETIME SKILLS

DR. MANDY UTILIZES HER OPERANT CONDITIONING EDUCATION TO TEACH YOU BEHAVIORAL METHODOLOGY THAT WORKS FOR A LIFETIME OF TEACHING YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS.

FROM ANGIE AND JEWEL:

"DR. MANDY EMPOWERED US TO GO BEYOND JUST HAVING A "PART TIME LISTENER" TO HAVING THE DOG OF OUR DREAMS. SHE'S NOW JUST AN ANGEL THAT SEEMS TO UNDERSTAND OUR EVERY WORD."

Dr. Mandy Meyk

Dr. Mandy Meyk, an esteemed mental health professional, excels in aiding human and canine patients to achieve optimal wellness. Her global education spans Harvard Medical Center, University of Turin, Liberty University, and the University of Arkansas. Holding Bachelor's degrees in Microbiology (Animal Sciences) and Clinical Psychology, a Master's in Counseling, and a Psyc.D. in Mental Health Clinic Development, she is well-versed in diverse fields. Certified by TAAB and The CCS, her expertise extends to animal behavior. Dr. Meyk's empathetic approach and rapport-building skills resonate with patients. Proficient in cutting-edge behavioral treatments and tech, she prioritizes staying updated in her field. Revered by peers and patients for her dedication, she's a prolific author in mental and medical journals. Mentorship is vital; hence she dedicates 400+ hours annually to interns, shaping the future of mental health care.

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