True or False

Question #2. 
My dog urinated on my bed just to get back at me for not taking him to the park. 

Question #3
My dog chewed up my shoes just to get back at me for not taking him to the park.

Question #4
My dog is barking at my other dog to irritate her because she got to go to the park and he didn’t.

Answers: False, False, and False.  Revenge is a human word and a human concept.  Your dog may urinate on your bed frequently if he doesn’t get to the park, but it won’t be because he’s out for revenge.  It will be more likely because he didn’t get outside when he needed to relieve himself.  Ditto for chewing things and barking.  Getting outside or exercise helps alleviate a dog’s need to chew, bark and urinate at inappropriate times.  If your dog doesn’t get enough exercise, he will most assuredly be urinating, chewing and barking at inappropriate places and times quite frequently.  Help your dog build well-patterned behaviors.  Make sure he gets plenty of exercise and socialization. 

Today’s blog author is Marie Tripton. Marie is the senior behavior/training specialist at the Richmond SPCA. Call the Behavior Helpline at (804) 643-SPCA.

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