Unpredictable aggression? Unpredictable only because they can’t see inside Banjo’s head. If they could, and if stress was visible, they might see a little pressure cooker in there; they would see how over the past five months or so things have simply become too much for him. Unpredictable also because Read more
When they brought their baby home just three days ago, Byrne barked frantically at him and they didn’t know what to do. In desperation they phoned me but I couldn’t see them until today.
My clients had gone to the rescue for a Staffie type dog and came home with the tiny Chihuahua Yorkie mix (the photo makes her look larger than she is). She was cowering in the corner behind her bed, shaking. They just couldn’t leave her there.
Henry is a Miniature Bull Terrier. One source describes the breed as ‘Playful, Even Tempered, Energetic, Stubborn, Courageous, Loving’. Energetic, loving and courageous Henry certainly is. Even-tempered he’s not. He is very quickly aroused whereupon he then becomes demanding. Anything that works him up starts him off barking or pestering for attention. Not getting the Read more
Jack Russell Chip was licking the baby’s face as she sat on the floor. Now that baby is becoming mobile, Chip is becoming increasingly troubled by her when she moves or makes a noise. Her licking the baby is compulsive. When baby is sitting on the floor at the same level Read more
Seeing things clearly and objectively in context can be hard from the inside. This consultation has lead me somewhat away from a story about the beautiful dog herself and down another path. The young Staffie – isn’t she a poppet – and her young owners with their new baby have been doing brilliantly. On Read more
There is just something about a young Staffordshire Bull Terrier! Butter may not melt at the moment but you can almost see him working out what mischief he can get up to next. Bolt, well-named, is an eight month old bundle of energy who is fearless and ready for anything. Read more
It may be a little late in the day, but they want to prepare the stunning German Shepherd as best they can for a smooth transition into his new life. It is not uncommon for me to go to someone who is ‘caretaking’ a dog for someone until they can Read more
How strange. My very next appointment after having written my Paws for Thought on Citronella anti-bark collars was a dog who had been trained not to bark using one. The two-year-old English Working Cocker Spaniel (isn’t he beautiful) lives with his young lady in a flat and when he was Read more
The three Miniature Schnauzers have been the centre of the couple’s family life for years. The oldest, Albert, is now ten years old. The little dogs’ lives are soon to be turned upside down because they are expecting not one, but two babies in October. The dogs really are the Read more