Dogs dig for a number of reasons.

1. Natural behaviour.
2. Hunt for bugs; water; tree roots.
3. Security when feeling vulnerable.
4. Mark territory
5. Boredom; attention.

Dogs jump up for a number of reasons.

1. Attention! They want it.
2. To get closer to you.
3. Excitement, they are happy to see you!
4. Learned behaviour, cute when it was a puppy but not when they are knocking the children over.

Benefits of dogs that retrieve.

1. Dog gets plenty of exercise anywhere
2. Dog is less interested in fighting with other dogs and more    interested in playing with you – his pack.
3. Dog is happy.

Is your dog afraid of thunder ~ storms ~ loud cars – fireworks?????

Dogs have a fantastic sense of sound [man 20,000 cps dogs 40,000 cps].’ sound problems usually develop around 4 years of age.

Management

1. Crate training –  will give your dog a sense of security e.g., cave protection.

Dogs bark for a number of reasons.

1. Natural behaviour – stranger alert. Dogs have a fantastic sense of hearing, they can hear things that we may not;  Man 20,000 cps; Dog 40,000 cps.
2. Fear of the unknown, e.g., other dogs; people; objects.
3. Excitement and response when they want your attention.
4. Boredom, dogs will develop their own exercise. For example barking in the back yard at strangers.