Dayna Troiano Pet Services, LLC

12/19/2024

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12/18/2024

Why does my dog ___?

We get this question a lot, especially when it comes to complex behaviors like fear, reactivity, or aggression. And as humans, we want (desperately!) to find a clear label as the reason for this behavior.

We often hear “he must have been abused by a large man who wore hats because he’s so scared of them,” “he dislikes strangers because of his breed,” or “it’s all in how you raise them.”

The truth is that there are TONS of things that contribute to behavior. Not even the best scientists in the world can tell us where a particular dog’s behavior comes from. When we see a fearful dog, it could be due to genes, limited maternal care, or stress in their first weeks of life (or inside mom’s uterus). They could have had a traumatic experience or have a hormone imbalance. They could hurt, have learned associations over time, or even have certain brain structures that grew or shrank to make them more fearful.

So what’s really important to know here?
1️⃣ behavior causes can be very complicated
2️⃣ anyone who says that behavior is all because of learning, or breed, or socialization, or whatever- is misinformed.
3️⃣ in many cases, you’re just not going to be able to identify the “cause” of complex behaviors like fear, reactivity, or aggression. Get comfy with not knowing.
4️⃣ not knowing the exact cause doesn’t prevent us from working on behavior!! We can make educated guesses and use treatment plans and involve vets to help us treat what we can’t easily train.

If you're struggling to figure out what your dog needs, we'd love to help! Visit our website to schedule a behavior consult or reach out for more info!

12/18/2024

12/18/2024

Dr. Dooley's therapy dog program is truly exceptional. I'm honored to work alongside Skye and Hope and certify their handlers.

12/18/2024

Luna learned “stay and place”this weekend and her brother Tommy was there for the extra cuteness and the treats!

12/18/2024

This past sunday was an awesome turn out here are some of the pics I took from pictures with Santa at Maynard’s. Thank you to our friends and clients present and past who came out! 🎄🐾❤️🎅

12/18/2024

Today I will be collecting supplies for the South Jersey Animal Shelter; any donations would be greatly appreciated, and my Venmo details are listed below. Alexis and I are so excited to spread some Christmas cheer for the cats and dogs ❤️🐾🧑‍🎄🎄

12/17/2024

12/15/2024

Come see us today for pictures with Santa!!! 🎅 🎄🐾

Today! 11am - 2pm

12/13/2024

Love my time with Phobe ❤️🐾

12/12/2024