Problem refers to a situation, condition, or issue that is unresolved or undesired. Usually, the nature of a problem is such that an answer or solution is needed. In such cases, problem solving is used to understand important aspects of the problem so that an answer or solution can be found.
Problems occur in different forms, and can exist in different domains. Examples are provided below.

Aggression - Describes different types, and whether or not they are appropriate.
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Aggressive Behavior - Understanding and working with the problem.
Aggressive Behavior List - An email discussion group with trainers and dog owners addressing behavior modification.
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Behavior Help - A humane society provides articles on understanding and dealing with a number of common problems such as chewing, barking and biting.
Behavior Problems and Solutions - Explains the alpha concept, or 'speaking wolf', and how an understanding of this can help with many issues such as barking, digging and jumping up.
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Canine Aggression - Education, support and resources for pet owners.
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Coprophagia - Explains faeces-eating and suggests ways of stopping it.
Dealing with Separation Anxiety - Causes of this problem and methods to alleviate it.
Dog Behavior - A Humane Society provides free articles on a range of issues from puppy problems to understanding body language.
Dog Behaviour.com - A professional trainer in the UK provides free articles on establishing good habits and dealing with bad ones.
Dominance - Analysis of the role of this issue in packs and families, together with excerises for controlling it.
Excessive Licking - Also known as Acral Lick Dermatitis or Lick Granuloma. Contributing factors are explained and solutions suggested.
Fear of Loud Noises - Suggestions for reducing the distress caused by thunder and fireworks.
Meta Description: [ People And Dogs Society archive of useful articles and information; thunder storms and fireworks ]
Fearful Dogs - A series of exercises to control this problem.
Herbal Remedies for Behavior Problems - An article from the International Veterinary Information Service discusses the evidence for using herbs, flower essences and homeopathic medicine.
Hyperactivity - A series of exercises to control this problem.
K9 Separation Anxiety - This email discussion group serves as a support group as well as a source of information.
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Myths and Realities - Explores common misconceptions about the way dogs view their environment, and why they behave as they do.
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Nasty Habits - Discusses methods of dealing with digging, jumping up, howling, scratching doors, stealing or begging for food, chewing and other misbehaviours.
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Non-food Ingestion - Known as pica, this can cause serious health problems. The causes and solutions are explained.
Pet Behavior Articles at APBC - Members of the Association of Pet Behavior Counsellors in the UK write about problem pets.
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pet behaviour counsellors, who, on referral from veterinary
surgeons, treat behaviour problems in dogs, cats, birds, rabbits,
horses and other pets. ]
Problem Barking - Causes and solutions are suggested.
Problem Dogs - Explains why barking, fouling and aggression make some animals a problem for city authorities, then suggests solutions.
Relocation Anxiety - Suggestions are given for reducing the ill-effects of a family move, or when a dog is re-homed for any reason.
Rescue Dog Behavior Problems - These animals may have particular areas of difficulty.
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San Francisco SPCA Library - Free pdf articles to download cover many common issues.
Separation Anxiety - Article explaining avoidance and treatment strategies.
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Separation Anxiety - This article includes a short video ( 2.7 Mb ) showing the typical stages and suggesting solutions.
Shy Dogs: FAQ - Owners share their experiences and suggestions for dealing with the problem.
So Long to Bad Dogs - This article from Atlantic Monthly explains the theory of animal behavior and the progress being made in treating phobias, anxiety, aggression and panic.
Stool Eating - A series of exercises to control this activity.
Submissive Urination - The causes are explained and an interactive solution suggested.
Submissive Urination - An explanation of why this is unrelated to housebreaking is accompanied by suggestions for dealing with it.
Tail Chasing - Explains why this is not always a playful activity, and how to stop it causing injury.
Thunderphobia - How to recognise and deal with this common characteristic.
Training the Dominant Dog - Practical advice on appropriate training methods.
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Travel Sickness - An explanation is given and a simple solution offered.
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Understanding Animals - Free articles cover a number of issues and a forum is available for related discussion.
Meta Description: [ Problem dog or problem cat? Pet behaviour advice, articles, news and a forum to help you find the answer to why your pet chews, growls, and fights. ]
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