Ninety percent of the time five-year-old Show Cocker Rufus is the perfect dog. Recent growling and nipping Just recently he has begun to object when restrained or lifted. This might be when towelled down after a walk or lifted by the vet or groomer. He will know that something is Read more…
They have had the two-year-old Golden Retriever for just a few months. The recent and worst bite sent the young man to A & E. Danny came from a family with children. This may account for his behaviour towards being physically interfered with. Very likely, having snapped at children to Read more…
It’s a great shame. Hattie was friendly and confident with other dogs until an ‘aggressive’ dog incident that scared her. Then it happened again with another dog.
Two-year-old Sosa’s previous home was with a German Shepherd. The two didn’t get on. The young couple got him from Boston Terrier Rescue (US) six months ago. The problem is not uncommon and often with the man. At one moment the little dog seems to be the best of friends Read more…
Olive and boy Frankie are both two years old. Olive has had a litter with Frankie and they have kept one – girl Pip, four months old. Hyped up This case is all about arousal. The little dogs are constantly hyped up. This can be with wild greetings and rough Read more…
The problems start when they want Koda to do something he himself doesn’t want to do!
Fred is becoming increasingly disturbed when one of the children enters the room. He growls, barks and lunges at them. He’s not yet bitten. Fred is a beautiful 15-month-old Cocker Spaniel. Now is the time to do something so it never comes to biting. For a start, they shouldn’t scold Read more…
He has been X-rayed for pain and they found nothing, but I’m not convinced. He was given pain killers for four weeks a while ago, and there were none of the usual attacks during that time.
Even if he’s not currently in pain, his system will be programmed to expect pain if bumped into. Feeling ‘delicate’, he will have learnt over the years to avoid physical interaction with other dogs.
Cavapoochon Lula is very happy sharing the sofa or bed with their two cats – when nobody is there. When they are out the camera shows her cuddled up with the two cats. Sharing the person’s space When a person is sitting down with her that’s a different matter. When Read more…