prey drive

A dog resting on the floor suddenly lifts its head toward the television. An animal appears on the screen, and barking begins almost immediately. The dog may step closer to the television, watching the screen with focused attention. To a person in the room the animal is clearly part of a show. For the dog, … Read more

A car appears at the end of the street. Within seconds the dog is at the fence or window, barking as the vehicle passes the house. For many dogs this reaction happens quickly. The vehicle enters view, moves through the dog’s field of vision, and disappears again within a few seconds. Some owners learn to … Read more