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Bolognaise scared of coughing
Fear

Lady Clearing Her Throat Sends Bella Into Panic

Why does Bella panic when the lady coughs, and how can they gently desensitise her to the sound? Bella is a little Bolognaise, a small dog of the Bichon type, nine years of age. She is, in every way apart from the one, happy and confident. She is treasured.  Panic Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 weeks ago February 25, 2026
stopped eating, became aggressive
Aggression

A Puzzle. What Trauma Has Caused the Sudden Change?

Some kind of trauma has overwhelmed Pablo. Suddenly he changed. Three days previously he had spent a week in boarding kennels. Thinking back they had assumed, as had I originally, that this was the cause. He had been a happy dog. A good eater and sleeper. He had no guarding Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 months ago January 21, 2026
chasing obsessed
Stories

Chasing Obsession and Demand Barking in a Young Border Collie

Why was Sabre becoming obsessed with chasing and barking for attention? Be his ‘chasing supplier’ no more. The young couple has a beautiful Border Collie pup called Sabre, five-and-a-half months old. He greeted me outside the house, pulling hard to get to me. Most of the time I was with Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 months ago February 9, 2026
Aggression

Fighting Whippet Brothers: Reintegrating the Pair, One Bold One Timid

Why had Ziggy and Buddy’s fighting suddenly escalated? Common denominators: Food or a chew has been involved. Ziggy may have been on the stairs up ahead of Buddy (they live in a town house with the living room upstairs). Ziggy was already aroused in some way. Buddy has always been Read more

By Theo Stewart, 2 months ago February 9, 2026
Many things scare English Cocker Spaniel
Fear

Quietly Fearful of Everyday Life in a Young Cocker Spaniel

Sadly, for both him and the couple who love him dearly, too many things in daily life scare him. They would like to be able to include him in all they do without scaring him.

By Theo Stewart, 8 months ago February 10, 2026
Fearful Staffie has separation anxiety
Fear

Scared of Everything: Multiple Fears in a Sensitive Staffie

Poor Floyd. Also – poor couple he lives with. They feel trapped at home with him and can’t go out without worrying about him.

Floyd suckles a toy

They can’t take him with them with them and they can’t leave him at home

By Theo Stewart, 9 months ago February 10, 2026
Saluki Greyhound is wary of dogs. people, traffic
Fear

Being a Calm, Confident Rock for an Anxious Rescue Dog

Why was Bandit more confident with one owner than the other? Some dogs are such sensitive receptors to our own feelings. Stunning Saluki/Greyhound Bandit is a case in point. Confident rock Sometimes we need to ask ourselves just what it is our dog needs in us. That, then, is how Read more

By Theo Stewart, 11 months ago February 10, 2026
Adolescent cocker spaniel showing guarding behaviour
dog to dog

Adolescent Guarding Behaviour in a Young Cocker Spaniel

Why was Ember beginning to guard and goad the other dog? Ember is six months old. The now adolescent Ember lives with a couple, their two children and the beautiful and easy-going Siberian Husky, Runa. The two dogs play together and they sleep together. Guarding behaviour What concerns the couple Read more

By Theo Stewart, 11 months ago February 10, 2026
fearful dog bares his teeth when approached
Fear

Baring Teeth When Touched: Anxiety Around Being Approached

When the gentleman in particular comes down in the morning, Lennon’s ears go back, he trembles and creeps forward. When the man goes to stroke him, he grumbles and bares his teeth.

By Theo Stewart, 1 year ago February 10, 2026
Labrador won't get into the car
Behaviour and Training

Refusing to Get in the Car: Pressure and Conflict in a Labrador

Bonnie, a six-year-old Labrador, had developed a strong reluctance to get into the lady’s car. While she would happily jump into the cars belonging to the man or daughter in the household, she outright refused to get into the lady’s car.

By Theo Stewart, 1 year ago February 10, 2026

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